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  1. Gen2 Service Issues
    2019 1.4L keeps throwing engine underboost codes. Light comes on and off with a “reduced engine power” prompt daily. Oddly enough, even with the “reduced engine power” and engine light, I can still accelerate and maintain above 60mph but still noticeably less power. Pulled the vacumm lines and...
  2. Gen2 Service Issues
    Hey everyone I have a 2016 cruze lt 1.4 , recently got a check engine light on for code P0597 and P0598 ,changed both coolant sensors, only one of the codes came back on which is P0598 ,checked everything again noticed a leak it was my heater hose it had a hole in it ,replaced that hose still...
  3. General Discussion
    Literally just changed this hose on my 2011 due to a hairline crack in the plastic connector; within a few weeks of changing it, noticed a very small coolant leak around the connector again. Had to take the car out last week before I got a chance to investigate a fix, next time I checked under...
  4. Gen1 1.4L Turbo
    Hello all! I have utilized this forum a lot recently but can not really find the answer or an idea to try (that I haven't attempted already) to remedy this issue. My vehicle is actually a 2019 sonic with the same motor as the 1st gen Cruze so because the cruze is really documented more I...
  5. Gen1 Service Issues
    Hey. My wife’s 2011 Cruze busted a radiator/coolant hose last night. Hoping to get a new hose on it today so we can get it taken in and get a better look at what’s going on. The hose that busted is the one circled in red. I’m not sure what exactly to ask for (is it a radiator hose or a coolant...
  6. Gen1 1.4L Turbo
    Hi,I recently changed my thermostat for the second time and that for some reason made my coolant reservoir crack so I replaced that for the 2 time as well.I also have changed the water outlet twice and the hoses. As I was driving I stepped on the acceleration and it was fine till it reached 4K...
  7. Gen1 1.4L Turbo
    This image shows the lip that broke off, which is the raised part of outlet all the way to the left of the image. Only this amount broke off and the hose is fixed to the remaining area Hi, recently on my 2014 Cruze LT (1.4L) the water outlet peice that connects to the hose going to the radiator...
  8. General Discussion
    New to this forum so I don't know my way around, I'm looking for advice and help. For context I own a 2012 cruze that I bought off my parents at the start of the pandemic so I wouldn't have to take public transit. It's got 260k kilometers on it, has some body damage on the rocker panel from when...
  9. Gen1 1.4L Turbo
    2014 1.4 I'm not sure if I'm missing something important. A/c off due to overheating blah blah error. Replaced thermastat again, error no more. 2 months later driving and temp shoots up goes in limp mode and seconds later goes back to normal.. okay ...replaced thermastate again, no change...
  10. Gen1 1.8L
    I'm running out of ideas. Coolant not circulating. I will try to explain the quickest I can. I will start by saying hindsight is 2020. My car ran hot a few times . Asked around and some ole timers said take the thermostat out. We did and I'm sure you know how well that worked.:cautious: The...
  11. General Discussion
    2013 @ 209k Blew top radiator hose a few days ago - clamp slipped off. Opinions on doing the following - was going to do a "preventative maintenance" anyway in a few months. Replace: Water pump Thermostat Upper radiator hose Lower radiator hose Hose from back of water pump Large hose from...
  12. General Discussion
    Hello all, I have a 2016 Chevy Cruze Limited LTZ with over 100,000 miles on it (1.4L). And since I bought the car, the coolant had been leaking at a very fast rate. I've fixed the water outlet twice already and I can not seem to pinpoint where the leak is coming from. it is not coming from the...
  13. Gen1 Service Issues
    Hey everyone, Happy Easter! I am looking for some advice on my 2014 1.4L Turbo (126k miles) that is having overheating issues. The problem arose when I replaced the valve cover gasket and decided to top off my antifreeze. My hand slipped and I ended up overfilling the expansion tank. No biggie...
  14. General Discussion
    Hi there - I came to the site looking for information on which oil to use to do a friend's oil change on their 2012 and read through some very interesting and informative threads, a lot of which referenced a 'tiered engine oils list' link that I was really looking forward to checking out but it...
  15. Gen1 1.8L
    I have a coolant leak at this inlet hose connector. I have replaced the whole hose with a new connector and it's still leaking. Any thoughts? I have a 2012 cruze
  16. Gen1 Service Issues
    Coolant in PCV line, Air outlet from turbo, intercooler, air outlet from intercooler, intake Hello, Replaced an engine on a 2012 Cruze. Coolant was leaking from the PCV hose connected to the Turbo and I think the turbo is blowing it through the air cooler and into the intake. This is causing a...
  17. Gen1 Powertrain
    Hello ... I have a 2013 Cruze with 1.8L engine, 175k miles. I noticed recently that the temp gauge was not getting to operating temp, so I checked the coolant level and found this. I initially thought this was oil, but I'm not sure. It is more BLACK than it is BROWN. I wiped the funnel on a...
  18. Gen1 Powertrain
    Hello everyone! I have a 2013 Cruze with 128k miles on it and just noticed today there was a wet spot on my garage floor when I came home from work. Where I live we are in fall weather, 30-40 °F (-1-10 °C), so its not from condensation or my A/C compressor. I opened the hood and saw the coolant...
  19. Gen1 Service Issues
    2016 Chevy Cruze Limited LT, bought in late ‘17, with 20,500 miles on it. I currently have 44k on it. It’s a 1.4 EcoTec Turbo. A couple days ago it had coolant issues. For the first time, and after driving to & from my house a couple times, I got a message pop up on my dash that said “AC off...
  20. Gen1 Service Issues
    After draining the coolant and replacing my thermostat housing, I have run into an issue while prepping to bleed the system. The plastic bleeder valve has quite literally disintegrated while trying to remove it. I attempted to be as gentle as possible, but any force applied to the valve has...
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