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2011-16 1.4L Turbo: What broke and at how many miles?
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According to the site The Worst Chevy Problems From Bumper to Bumper (which I have no affiliation with :^)) production years 2013, 2015 & 2016 are the most reliable ones, of the Cruze Generation 1
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My 12 was fairly problem free and way outside the bell curve
AC tube/hose failed at the coil
PCV valve rupture 2X about every 70 - 80,000 miles
Normal oil change based off the OLM
Trans fluid dump/fill at 95K and then again at 150K
Spark plugs at 95K and then again at 150K
Purge valve solenoid north of 100K
Front brakes around 125K, rear were still original when I traded it in at 190K
Trans cooler hoses at some point in its life
Suspension 100% original, never had it aligned, never showed any wear patterns on the tires to say it needed
Factory Michelins lasted to 80K, second set lasted to 160K. 3rd set I put on were Continental Control Contact. Seemed to perform just as good but a lot less money.
Traded in at 190K.
AC tube/hose failed at the coil
PCV valve rupture 2X about every 70 - 80,000 miles
Normal oil change based off the OLM
Trans fluid dump/fill at 95K and then again at 150K
Spark plugs at 95K and then again at 150K
Purge valve solenoid north of 100K
Front brakes around 125K, rear were still original when I traded it in at 190K
Trans cooler hoses at some point in its life
Suspension 100% original, never had it aligned, never showed any wear patterns on the tires to say it needed
Factory Michelins lasted to 80K, second set lasted to 160K. 3rd set I put on were Continental Control Contact. Seemed to perform just as good but a lot less money.
Traded in at 190K.
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My 2015 Cruze (The Golden Bullet) has been fairly service free.
I have has a couple issues:
1. The auto-dimming mirror stopped working at 20,000 miles. (Warrantied)
2. The washer fluid tank cracked at 25,000 miles. (Warrantied)
3. The washer fluid pump broke at 30,000 miles. (Warrantied)
4. Me reengineering the powertrain at 45,000 miles. (Ongoing for the last 2 years)
I have has a couple issues:
1. The auto-dimming mirror stopped working at 20,000 miles. (Warrantied)
2. The washer fluid tank cracked at 25,000 miles. (Warrantied)
3. The washer fluid pump broke at 30,000 miles. (Warrantied)
4. Me reengineering the powertrain at 45,000 miles. (Ongoing for the last 2 years)
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2014 Cruze Bought this year with 80k Miles
Replaced PCV System w/ CruzeKits PCV Bypass (82k)
Replaced Spark Plugs
EVAP Solenoid Failing (88k)
Water Jacket housing failed (leaking) - When I bought the car.
Transmission Output Shaft bearing failing (90k)
Replaced PCV System w/ CruzeKits PCV Bypass (82k)
Replaced Spark Plugs
EVAP Solenoid Failing (88k)
Water Jacket housing failed (leaking) - When I bought the car.
Transmission Output Shaft bearing failing (90k)
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For my daughters 2011:
Purchased used at 77,000 miles
Normal oil changes by the OLM since we have owned it
106,000 new front rotors and pads
108,350. New plugs, trans dump and fill, purge valve solenoid, right front wheel bearing.
Ongoing issues:
We bought off the used dealer lot and they had redone the oil pan seal but very crapily. Need to drop and redo
Chasing an intermittent P0171 code. It faults and then acts perfectly fine for a month or more.
Purchased used at 77,000 miles
Normal oil changes by the OLM since we have owned it
106,000 new front rotors and pads
108,350. New plugs, trans dump and fill, purge valve solenoid, right front wheel bearing.
Ongoing issues:
We bought off the used dealer lot and they had redone the oil pan seal but very crapily. Need to drop and redo
Chasing an intermittent P0171 code. It faults and then acts perfectly fine for a month or more.
On my 2016 Cruze Limited (I drove 30,000+ per year first three years I’ve owned it, purchased new)
28,000 miles replaced battery (under warranty)
60,000 miles valve cover (eventually paid by GM)
94,000 miles another battery
94,500 water outlet
103.000 miles driver window regulator
104,000 miles passenger window regulator
(Got good at fixing that, sigh)
105,000 miles key fob
108,000 V3.4 manifold fix kit
109,000 miles passenger window regulator (again, sigh)
on my son’s 2016 Limited (also bought new, drives very little)
500 miles radio (would stop after 15 minutes. Erratically would start/not start again, dealer fix)
5,000 miles passenger mirror (someone hit it)
21,000 passenger window regulator
28,000 driver window regulator
30,000 battery
leaving out all the oil/fluid/filter changes.
28,000 miles replaced battery (under warranty)
60,000 miles valve cover (eventually paid by GM)
94,000 miles another battery
94,500 water outlet
103.000 miles driver window regulator
104,000 miles passenger window regulator
(Got good at fixing that, sigh)
105,000 miles key fob
108,000 V3.4 manifold fix kit
109,000 miles passenger window regulator (again, sigh)
on my son’s 2016 Limited (also bought new, drives very little)
500 miles radio (would stop after 15 minutes. Erratically would start/not start again, dealer fix)
5,000 miles passenger mirror (someone hit it)
21,000 passenger window regulator
28,000 driver window regulator
30,000 battery
leaving out all the oil/fluid/filter changes.
2016 limited 220,000+ miles, excluding normal maintenance.
Pcv fix after 60,000 and 2 failures.
Turbo bypass hose upgrade @ same time.
Water pump @ 140,000 & 210,000
Added pag oil for noisy a/c compressor @80,000 still performs great, no noise.
2 alternators fried brushes and 2 batteries cracked, one killed the other, not sure which @ 120,000ish and 190,000ish
Evap solenoids galore, they average about 3-4 months each. Note: extreme idle times 4-6 hours daily
Spark plugs never failed, but changed once along with the msd preventive coil pack @ 60,000.
Wheel bearings @ 140,000 front only.
Oh my lord... The brake rotors! I tow a small 600-800 lb. trailer most of the time. Almost like a motorcycle trailer. I drive very modest when it comes brake time. I have passed stopped vehicles on the left and the right. Always bought ceramic pads and always warped rotors in under 20 hours driving time. This is after TURNING THE SAME 3 SETS of rotors +4 TIMES. Introduction of drilled and slotted rotors and I have not revisited the braking system in over 35,000+ miles. Before, I pulled rotors and trued them up at least 3 times per pad life cycle. Original rear shoes! Scuff and adjusted every front visit.
All of my junk is the normal pile of parts for a Cruze with the exception of the brake components. The brakes flat suck for anything but city commute. (I feel like I have to say here. I am a one footed driver. Don't start! Haha)
I have had 0 electrical or window/lock/latch problems. Never ran hot🔥. One fail to start, bad starter, smacked with hammer and drove away, 3 minutes later. No fuel pumps, nothing. Original hoses with the exception of the coolant tank and lines as preventative. Original turbo, everything. I do change fluids (all but brake fluids) at least once a year, oil on schedule. Premium gas.
Mine has been good.
Pcv fix after 60,000 and 2 failures.
Turbo bypass hose upgrade @ same time.
Water pump @ 140,000 & 210,000
Added pag oil for noisy a/c compressor @80,000 still performs great, no noise.
2 alternators fried brushes and 2 batteries cracked, one killed the other, not sure which @ 120,000ish and 190,000ish
Evap solenoids galore, they average about 3-4 months each. Note: extreme idle times 4-6 hours daily
Spark plugs never failed, but changed once along with the msd preventive coil pack @ 60,000.
Wheel bearings @ 140,000 front only.
Oh my lord... The brake rotors! I tow a small 600-800 lb. trailer most of the time. Almost like a motorcycle trailer. I drive very modest when it comes brake time. I have passed stopped vehicles on the left and the right. Always bought ceramic pads and always warped rotors in under 20 hours driving time. This is after TURNING THE SAME 3 SETS of rotors +4 TIMES. Introduction of drilled and slotted rotors and I have not revisited the braking system in over 35,000+ miles. Before, I pulled rotors and trued them up at least 3 times per pad life cycle. Original rear shoes! Scuff and adjusted every front visit.
All of my junk is the normal pile of parts for a Cruze with the exception of the brake components. The brakes flat suck for anything but city commute. (I feel like I have to say here. I am a one footed driver. Don't start! Haha)
I have had 0 electrical or window/lock/latch problems. Never ran hot🔥. One fail to start, bad starter, smacked with hammer and drove away, 3 minutes later. No fuel pumps, nothing. Original hoses with the exception of the coolant tank and lines as preventative. Original turbo, everything. I do change fluids (all but brake fluids) at least once a year, oil on schedule. Premium gas.
Mine has been good.
Anyone got a rag my screen is dirty?
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Nice to see! Gives me hope that this car is definitely worth me putting another Transmission in or having mine rebuilt at $2000+ as the output shaft bearing will eventually die. Also good to see that the EVAP solenoid is a common thing, since I am about to replace mine as well.
Long live the evap lifetime warranty! I do run Lucas transmission fix also. It cut out the occasional slow shift and helped with the 3800-4000 rpm shift hold. I dump and fill the trans every 40,000 because I tow with the car.
Side note: Autozone's evap solenoid seems to be more resilient.
Continental blower fans are garbage.
Side note: Autozone's evap solenoid seems to be more resilient.
Continental blower fans are garbage.
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Autozone's is better than the OEM one?
My car is manual I take it that yours is automatic.
Factory is Bosh, doubt it gets any better. Good call. Not sure what the brands are at the "burger joint" parts stores. Only speaking from personal experience.
Correct, auto. I wish it was manual, my gas mileage would be better! I early shift my auto, with hopes and dreams....
Correct, auto. I wish it was manual, my gas mileage would be better! I early shift my auto, with hopes and dreams....
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@ 3 years and 36,000 miles the O-ring on the coolant surge tank cap was leaking. FIX: Coolant Odors/Coolant Loss from Reservoir
@ 3 years and 36,000 miles the little lenses inside the headlight housings that hang in front of the turn signal bulbs had fallen off.
@ 3 years and 36,000 miles the front crankshaft seal was intermittently chirping. Never got better or worse. Finally replaced 5 years later.
@ 7 years and 99,500 miles the driver's window regulator failed.
@ 8 years and 100,000 miles the little snap clip that holds the driver's side sun visor in place had lost its snap.
@ 9 years and 103,000 miles, the water pump outlet housing started leaking. Also, the valve cover started leaking and was replaced under special coverage.
So far that's it.
I have broken the outside temp sensor and the corrugated hose going from the filter box into the turbo inlet, because I couldn't leave well enough alone. I've also snapped off a couple of radio antennas while removing snow. Gotta get my shark fin installed.
@ 3 years and 36,000 miles the little lenses inside the headlight housings that hang in front of the turn signal bulbs had fallen off.
@ 3 years and 36,000 miles the front crankshaft seal was intermittently chirping. Never got better or worse. Finally replaced 5 years later.
@ 7 years and 99,500 miles the driver's window regulator failed.
@ 8 years and 100,000 miles the little snap clip that holds the driver's side sun visor in place had lost its snap.
@ 9 years and 103,000 miles, the water pump outlet housing started leaking. Also, the valve cover started leaking and was replaced under special coverage.
So far that's it.
I have broken the outside temp sensor and the corrugated hose going from the filter box into the turbo inlet, because I couldn't leave well enough alone. I've also snapped off a couple of radio antennas while removing snow. Gotta get my shark fin installed.
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Autozone uses Bosch? That is pretty good. I will grab one from Autozone to replace my failing one. I just got the CEL again yesterday.
2016 Limited, not sure what trim - 1.4L, drum brakes + torsion bar in rear, has OnStar. Former rental fleet vehicle.
Replaced water pump around 65,000 miles
Driver's window actuator broke at about 70,000 miles. I should have used some double sided adhesive foam or something because the cable rattles inside the door now.
Oil leaking from valve cover seal onto exhaust manifold at about 75,000 miles. Was unaware of the PCV issue at the time. Replaced valve cover and gasket.
Chirping sound under the hood at about 95,000 miles. Discovered PCV manifold to turbo inlet hose brittle and broken, PCV diaphragm leaking. Had valve cover replaced by dealer under TSB. Installed PCV bypass fix kit.
Minor things that haven't been fixed:
Missing trim on rear quarter windows
12v outlet in center console broken loose when someone broke into the car
Black coating coming off radio buttons
Replaced water pump around 65,000 miles
Driver's window actuator broke at about 70,000 miles. I should have used some double sided adhesive foam or something because the cable rattles inside the door now.
Oil leaking from valve cover seal onto exhaust manifold at about 75,000 miles. Was unaware of the PCV issue at the time. Replaced valve cover and gasket.
Chirping sound under the hood at about 95,000 miles. Discovered PCV manifold to turbo inlet hose brittle and broken, PCV diaphragm leaking. Had valve cover replaced by dealer under TSB. Installed PCV bypass fix kit.
Minor things that haven't been fixed:
Missing trim on rear quarter windows
12v outlet in center console broken loose when someone broke into the car
Black coating coming off radio buttons
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