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Service power steering warning, abs , traction control , brake and power steering lights on any know what the cause might be

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Hey Cruise Community looking for some advice I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze 1.8 6-speed manual 80,000 miles I bought it used with 32000 and I've had it for 5 years no problems other than a cooling leak . Last week the computer said service power steering, then the power steering light traction control light ABS light and brake light all came on and have not gone off. I have not noticed any drivability issues but would like to find the stem of this problem and fix it. Has anybody had this issue and could point me in the direction to start looking I love my Cruze and would like to keep it in good running / working conditions. Thanks in advance
 
#2 ·
Welcome aboard...this is a good place to start for your concern...a well-documented issue with the Gen 1 Cruze.

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Special Coverage #14311: Negative Battery Cable...

Just got notified of another special coverage. I don't have the details yet but it's to resolve the loose Negative Battery Cable some people are experiencing. We have had many members report problems with this cable and its connections. I'll post more information when I receive it. #14311...
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An older/weak battery may also cause your symptoms so be sure to check age/condition of your battery.
 
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I have a 2016 Chevy Cruz. I was driving on the highway in New York ,my Service power steering message came across my dash. My steering wheel shook and my car completely shut off. Other messages that came across were my ABS light ,stabilitrack,airbag.
After I made it to the side of the highway safely my car would not start all of my accessory lights came on but my car would not start. My car was towed which cost me $385. I’ll she did was put a charger on my battery to check my battery which was fine he disconnected the battery cable while the car was running to see if it would shut off which would mean the alternator was bad. It was like nothing happened to my car it had no warning lights on everything was back to normal. I drove the last 430 miles with no issue. A week and a half later I returned home to South Carolina for Massachusetts which took me 18 1/2 hours simply because I was being cautious I was waiting for those lights to come on again. Three days after I was home I was driving and the service power steering light came on again the car completely shut down but I was able to put it in park and start the car. So yes everyone saying change the negative battery cable I’ve done that. As well as gotten a new battery, And those things were done in April 2021.

With that being said I investigated a little further next to your fuse box you have another fuse box that house is your positive battery cable which also has four more fuses in there make sure that all the bolts are tight on each and everyone of those fuses. One of mine was extremely loose. And I have not had an issue with my car in two days. Save yourself some money before you go to the dealership. Do you research. I hope y’all find out what’s going on with your cars and I hope that my issue helps resolve yours. Have a blessed day.
 
#3 ·
Ok thank you for the tip, I tried cleaning the battery terminals and left the battery disconnected over night but still having the same problem. The battery is new less then a year old . Now I can feel the steering is not as responsive and I don't think the traction control is working properly I can break the tires loose pretty easy . I have no engine codes and she running good . Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I can not find anybody else having the same issues . Thank you for your time
 
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Have you had the negative battery cable replaced as the initial response to this thread indicated as the starting point for troubleshooting?
 
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