[nuclearsteel]

My 2014 Cruze with 70k just starting losing power and hestitating. Then it started throwing the P0299 code...the CEL would go off and then come back on. After 3 days of this I ripped the front end apart to check for leaks from the air box to intake. Found none and took it to the dealership. They did a great job....had it back the same day to me with a new turbo installed. The turbo housing by the exhaust valve was cracked. Very small rural chevy garage and they have seen at least 3 of these all ready. This is a major problem with the casting / design that will emerge in the next year or so as these cars get more usage and miles on them.

I have to say that I completely disappointed with this car...I bought it new as a commuter car and had random reduced power and tractor control messages the first 2 months from a bad wheel hub sensor, a wire harness that goes to the speed sensor on the manual tranny tore because it wasn't fastened correctly (not covered under warranty...I built a new harness), the spark plugs were trashed at 50k and the ignition module boots were fused to the plugs (had to buy a new module because they don't sell the 2 dollar boots seperate...I guess putting lube on at the factory was too much to ask), and now the turbo housing cracked? What a POS. This car is getting traded in this fall and I am done with Chevy cars! Good thing I also have a Toyota 4runner and Chevy Silverado that are reliable...because the Cruze is not!

 

[nuclearsteel]

As an administrator I thought you would be aware of the search function on the forum...below is a few, I found at least 5 or 6 others.

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-gen1-1-4l-turbo/57017-cracked-turbo-dealership-3.html

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-gen1-1-4l-turbo/61729-p0299-code-again.html

For the wiring harness? I am not going to argue with GM about something I can fix myself for a few dollars and have the confidence it will be fixed permently.

I asked them for reimbursement for the ignition module due to the torn boot and they claimed it was my fault. My fault that the rubber is fused to the porcelain on the plug? Again...60 dollars out of my pocket for a new module and some dielectric grease and at least I know it won't happen again.

Sober up off the GM kool-aid and you will realize that this company is still a joke!

 

[nuclearsteel]

Bone stock. The car runs 65 miles a trip to and from work or about 130 miles a day. This will be a major issue with these cars...give it a few years.

I am a middle aged old guy! This car is mostly on cruze control and I live in PA....not even a hot climate.