[99cruze]

I own a 2011 cruze lt.

I got a recall from gm to up date my on board computer or emc module.
I took into the dealer and had it done.

I now have cruze that eats gas.
I lost any where from 15 to 20 percent of my gas mileage.
I could get from 7 to 8 lt in city driving. It now runs from 15 and up.
Has any one had the same problem ????

 

[NickD]

How is the engine performance compared to how it was before you had this reflash? Still running smooth, good acceleration?

 

[spacedout]

My mileage went up after the emissions recall. So far since May when I had it done I have put a bit over 12,000 miles on my car and picked up 1-2MPG over my 3 year average over the same months. Only thing that has dropped my MPG recently is winter gas and slightly cooler temperatures.

 

[Jewel Red 5]

Mine is running hotter then before flash and had water outlet replaced due to leak, scan gauge says 219 to 228 on highway 70MPH cool temps NJ. Was 211 to 217 at 70. Full coolant tank fan comes on at 230 seen it as hot as 237 fan steps up to med speed. Who knows just frustrated about it. 2011 LTZ 1.4 Auto. 74000 miles.

 

[NickD]

Goodbye summer, winter is back as is winter gas, 15-20% fuel mileage reduction is common, not only in the Cruze, but in all vehicles.

Would be nice if the OP posted his location, not really much of a problem in warmer climates.

 

[obermd]

OP is in Scarborough, Ontario based on the posting IP. Temps did indeed drop recently. My question is when did you have this done?

 

[obermd]

Mine is running hotter then before flash and had water outlet replaced due to leak, scan gauge says 219 to 228 on highway 70MPH cool temps NJ. Was 211 to 217 at 70. Full coolant tank fan comes on at 230 seen it as hot as 237 fan steps up to med speed. Who knows just frustrated about it. 2011 LTZ 1.4 Auto. 74000 miles.

My 2012 ECO MT runs anywhere from 190 to 230 depending on load. At steady speed on the interstate it tends to stay in the upper 220s.

 

[99cruze]

Unit runs the same as before the up date. In toronto canada

 

[Jim Frye]

Something is different about the winter blend here. Normally, this car loses about 2 -3 mpg when winter blend hits the tanks. This year, it's down 4 - 5 mpg. Not sure what it's about. It's been warmer here than normal, but I'm not sure that could be it.

 

[Chevy Customer Care]

I own a 2011 cruze lt.

I got a recall from gm to up date my on board computer or emc module.
I took into the dealer and had it done.

I now have cruze that eats gas.
I lost any where from 15 to 20 percent of my gas mileage.
I could get from 7 to 8 lt in city driving. It now runs from 15 and up.
Has any one had the same problem ????

Hello 99cruze,

We’re sorry to hear you’re having trouble with your fuel economy and can understand why this is quite concerning. Have you brought this to the attention of the involved dealership? Feel free to send us your VIN, mileage, contact information, and dealership in a private message. We’d be more than happy to contact them on your behalf and review this further.

Thanks!

Jasmine
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[99cruze]

my 2011 cruze with very poor milage.
Vin number 1g1pf5s99b7305165. Mileage at time of update 56477.
Dealer city chevrolet 1900 victoria park av toronto ontairio m1r 1t6.
Customer number 96213.

 

[99cruze]

Owner 2011 cruze

Poor gas milage after ecm up date for gm recall.
Dealer city chevrolet 1900 victoria park toronto ontairio m1r 1t6
vin num 1g1pf5s99b7305165. Milage at time of service 56477.
Customer service number 96213.

 

[_MerF_]

I'm curious if you are gauging your lost economy on what the car is telling you or the actual math of miles/gallons when you fill up. Because (just theorizing) maybe the computer is simply calculating your economy differently (more accurately)....my 2015 is awfully generous to it's reported MPG compared to what I see at the pump.

 

[99cruze]

My 2011 cruze lt vin 1g1pf5s99b730515 poor gas mileage after recall to "program engine control module emc
work done at " city chevrolet 1900 victoria park ave toronto ontario m1r 1t6 "
customer num 96213, service advisor 1693 ashkan mojahed sepember 10 2015.
Sevice manager nick hajdukovic. Have talk to nick about this problem.
As of december 3 2015 it is not getting a better.
My email address is [email protected]