[MINI 3NI]

I have a tech friend at GM that just informed me the auto 2012 turbos have a problem with the rear main seal leaking oil..

just an FYI

 

[cruzeman]

more good news, anybody want to buy my cruze?? :uhh:

 

[FatKidsCruze]

His post says 2012 so your 2011 may be safe!

 

[MINI 3NI]

ya he told me only the 2012 so far, cause they are checking the inventory in the lot right now.

 

[sciphi]

Hmm, why not the manual cars? Or are there too few samples roaming around to make sure?

 

[Crewz]

How much leakage are we talking about? Drips, pours? Did they used a different manufacturer for the rear seals of the 12s? Are the dealers fixing this problem?

 

[Toyotech]

How much leakage are we talking about? Drips, pours? Did they used a different manufacturer for the rear seals of the 12s? Are the dealers fixing this problem?

if they are checking inventory It's most likely a run of cars during manufacturing that have issues and to be repaired before delivery.

 

[OnlyTaurus]

Hmm, why not the manual cars? Or are there too few samples roaming around to make sure?

Agreed. This doesn't make sense. I've never heard of this, even from engineering.

IIRC, manuals and autos have the same rear seal. Should be both if this is true.

 

[Toyotech]

unless its actually the front pump seal leaking trans fluid at the sight hole. guess more info would come out if this is a big deal.

 

[Johnny M.]

GM has a pandemic of rear main seals leaking on the 1.4t auto trans. The recall for the belly pan to be cut is a pacifier for the oil leaking. These leaks are not because of a spill on an oil change...

 

[NYCruze2012]

I wonder why its relegated to the 1.4L/Auto and not the 1.4L/Manual?

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[Johnny M.]

Dropped my 2012 cruze (auto trans.) of at the dealer for rear main seal leaking and micro switch for the PB booster vacuum pump recall. I guess Chevy never recalled the rear main seal but they are willing to fix it without hesitation..
I hope they replace that pesky bottom of the window molding that keep lifting off the door.

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[ems2158]

Dropped my 2012 cruze (auto trans.) of at the dealer for rear main seal leaking and micro switch for the PB booster vacuum pump recall. I guess Chevy never recalled the rear main seal but they are willing to fix it without hesitation..
I hope they replace that pesky bottom of the window molding that keep lifting off the door.

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My 2012 1.4 auto Cruze w/ 20,000 just started leaking engine oil. I found about 20 drops in the garage. I tried to find the leak. Does not look like anything from the top end. Everything dry up there, oil filter cap, valve covers, etc. Pretty wet and dripping by the rear of the engine and transmission. Is that what was going on with your Cruze?

 

[prince_bigd]

check the bottom of the throttle body. I just had my turbo replaced for excess blowby and oil leakage. It was covering the back of my engine and trans. It was coming out the intake clamp around the throttle body. Just feel the bottom if it is like mine there will be plenty of oil. Just another thought on what could be the issue

 

[Imaperson]

Just dropped my 12 off at the dealer today after noticing a fluid leak at the trans. I was told they would need to pull the transmission as the believe the torque converter to trans seal is leaking. Now I have a shiny new 14 Equinox to drive around for a couple of weeks.

 

[KOBALT]

Just out of curiosity, would trifecta tune void something like this?

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[Chevy Customer Care]

Imaperson,

Sorry to hear about your 2012 Cruze. If you need assistance while at the dealership, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Erica Tiffany
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[Johnny M.]

It was the trans. Front pump seal leaking. I asked why the trans. fluid looked like engine oil ( should given it the taste test) because of rust inhibitors on the internal parts? And the service Rep. Said yes that is why the brownish trans. fluid.

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[sally body]

I HAVE A 2012 RS LTZ i have a leaking rear main seal.
Does anyone have the Vin range that had the defective seals, i want to seek warranty but need some ammo to get GM to cover it, i also had a defective water pump i had to change also.
Very frustrated with GM, i also have some title issues i need to deal with also, any help would be appreciated

 

[Jim Frye]

What is the mileage on the odometer? The water pump is covered for ten years and 150,000 miles and is covered by an extended warranty from GM for the problem. The rear main seal should be covered under the standard power train warranty.