[Ranscapture]

Hi, so I believe I had the recall waterpump replaced early in my 2013 LS’s life. Then in Nov of 2018 my second water pump busted wide open. I got it replaced with a new oem. 13 months later in Dec 2019 this one started leaking too. It’s leaking only a few drops at a time, not enough to drip to the ground but enough to burn up and smell in the cabin.

I can’t afford to replace this **** thing every year, so you guys know a better quality water pump than what Chevy uses so I can replace it one last time and forget for life?

I’m also on my 4th reservoir.

 

[Eddy Cruze]

Why were these pumps not replaced under special coverage? I had to replace 2 AC Delco Batteries already, no special coverage on those?

 

[Thebigzeus]

I am giving one of these a try: Engine Water Pump Aisin WPK-819 | eBay

Apparently high quality replacements. We shall see.

 

[Ranscapture]

Why were these pumps not replaced under special coverage? I had to replace 2 AC Delco Batteries already, no special coverage on those?

I never knew there was other than the first recall one which was replaced.

 

[Ranscapture]

So are they still free replace?

 

[Thebigzeus]

So are they still free replace?

IDK I chose to do it myself then get dicked around at the dealer for $60.

 

[Eddy Cruze]

So are they still free replace?

I believe the special coverage is for 10 years, 150000 miles for the LT, possibly not on the LS

 

[ChevyGuy]

What engine do you have? When you say "LS", I'm thinking the 1.8, but I think the 1.4 was an option for it.

The 1.4 has water pump issues, but I wasn't aware of any for the 1.8.

One thing that could be a factor - GM used a lot of "torque to yield" bolts in the engine. If the old bolts are re-used, that can create a problem.

 

[Ranscapture]

Yes the LS is the 1.8, my water pumps suck. But I’m at 199k miles. Seems like I’m still screwed.

 

[Blasirl]

Service Bulletin - NHTSA

 

[Ranscapture]

Service Bulletin - NHTSA

I see thanks, but my Cruze is 1.8, no love for the base model

 

[Blasirl]

I see thanks, but my Cruze is 1.8, no love for the base model

Sorry, For some reason I thought it covered both.

 

[watersketch]

I just brought my 2015 Cruze 1.4T in today for "no heat" and need a new water pump. Apparently the TSB does not cover the 2015 so I need to spend $900 at my local Chevy dealer. Upsetting.

 

[Gabbyduck]

I just brought my 2015 Cruze 1.4T in today for "no heat" and need a new water pump. Apparently the TSB does not cover the 2015 so I need to spend $900 at my local Chevy dealer. Upsetting.

Geez I installed OEM made in German WP myself. Wasn't too bad of a job. I would change the thermostat also.

 

[watersketch]

They did the thermostat as well and changed the coolant. Yeah it was too much $ but having no heat on a freezing winter day with a storm coming this weekend hit all my openthewallet buttons.

 

[Robby]

I just brought my 2015 Cruze 1.4T in today for "no heat" and need a new water pump. Apparently the TSB does not cover the 2015 so I need to spend $900 at my local Chevy dealer. Upsetting.

The dealer is correct....the warranty extension was for 2014 and earlier.

Rob

 

[Blasirl]

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