Joined
·
69 Posts
Jan 18th 2017. Do not know what type of fuel was used- it was brought here by another shop.
2016.5-2017 Piston Failures-Any updates from GM?
21 - 40 of 128 Posts
2016.5 LT with 43k on it. Just went in the shop for new engine. Cylinder number one piston broke and damaged cylinder wall. Hoping new engine has "re-designed" pistons I keep hearing about. Will make sure to use premium gas from now on (sigh... this car was supposed to be an "economy" move for us)...
Joined
·
81 Posts
Crossing my fingers and toes that mine holds it together long enough for my lease to be done.... in another 27 months. 
With all the engine issues being reported, I really don't think any of these are going to make it into high mileage territory without major repairs it seems like.
With all the engine issues being reported, I really don't think any of these are going to make it into high mileage territory without major repairs it seems like. 
Joined
·
137 Posts
OK, OK, OK I have scanned through many threads and read enough posts on the LSPI, cracked pistons, and engine replacements etc that I will fill up next week with 93 octane. Gas price in NJ at Costco today is; regular (87) $2.65, premium (93) $2.97. I’m figuring spending about $4 more for the tank full. So much for the “Economy Car” that the owners manual says ok to use 87 octane. It doen’t say “use premium 91/93 to help avoid blowing out a piston!
Quite frankly if I knew of this “possible” major problem on the 2017 Cruze before 11/15/2017 I never would have purchased the car. Please don’t get me wrong though, I truly like the car so far (except AS/S feature) It handles well, has decent pick-up, is comfortable and fun to drive, gets good gas mileage, and this past winter the heated seats were really NICE on my tush when it’s 15 degrees outside.
So is GM guilty of false advertising? Should they have recommended using higher octane in the owners manual and have the Sales people tell you that when you’re shopping around to buy a new car? (Good luck with that one). Was it a bad designed piston / engine or did they get a bad batch of bad pistons from their suppliers? Will GM fess up and admit there is a problem? Who really knows? I guess only time will tell.
Just want to say “Good luck” on the repairs and replacements to any CT Member that’s facing a cracked piston through no fault of their own!
Joined
·
826 Posts
Even if GM does fess up to a known piston issue (like they did with my G8's piston problem) they will most likely continue to only fix the problem on vehicles that actually experience it. Be thankful they're doing anything at all, as with my LS3 piston problem, they knew about it, published TSBs and corrective actions dealerships were supposed to take ... but even though it's a known issue, GM will NOT pay for any repairs under warranty if ANY modifications have been made, even if you put something as simple as an aftermarket air filter like a K&N or AEM ... etc. So much for the magnuson moss warranty act that's supposed to protect consumers.
Joined
·
137 Posts
You are correct and that’s why I would not get a tune until after the Powertrain Warranty expires.
I don't know of ANY warranty act that would protect ANYone when mods are done.
As for the tune. No one has spoken out yet. Only stock cars. And it's pointing out to lower octane. Although one guy found on youtube did an exhaust mod.
Course, you all might have heard something else. I"ve only owned my cruze 7 months now.
As for the tune. No one has spoken out yet. Only stock cars. And it's pointing out to lower octane. Although one guy found on youtube did an exhaust mod.
Course, you all might have heard something else. I"ve only owned my cruze 7 months now.
Joined
·
17,964 Posts
Couple tuned guys on the FB side of things have cracked em too
Joined
·
88 Posts
Would it be worth going to the 2018 Cruze? I have a gen2 2016 with 19,000 miles with no problems. I wanted to get a tune and a CAI, but I'm little nervous with this because of my warranty and the piston issues. I'm currently running premium and have a muffler delete.
Joined
·
1,207 Posts
And a BNR tune, if it's the guy I'm thinking about.
Joined
·
137 Posts
Taxman it is the guy you are thinking about, he’s posted several videos on you tube. Not only did he have a Exhaust Mod and BNR tune - HE DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE “BNR” logos etc still on it. Did you ever hear of “Waving a Red Flag” in front of a bull?
Joined
·
2 Posts
Do the 2018 have this problem?
Joined
·
123 Posts
IMHO, I think the Auto Stop/Start may be a contributing factor to cracked pistons. Think about it.....any manual trans Cruzes exhibit this problem?
Joined
·
17,964 Posts
Yes. More, actually. Probably a factor of engine load.
Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
If they do it might take a while to show up with the 2018's.
I've read that the auto stop start always restarts the engine using the number one cylinder. If that's true, if it's not a contributing factor, it's one heck of a coincidence that most of the piston failures I've read about involve the number 1 cylinder.
Joined
·
88 Posts
Well you can always drive in L6 and stop the auto stop or order a tune . That's what I do, (I don't have a tune) I just drive in paddle shift mode everywhere. I have a 2016 gen2, and on hilly areas I just downshift and let it rev around 2500 to 3000, or higher .
. That's what I do, (I don't have a tune) I just drive in paddle shift mode everywhere. I have a 2016 gen2, and on hilly areas I just downshift and let it rev around 2500 to 3000, or higher .There's been 1 or 2 on here that posted #2.
21 - 40 of 128 Posts
