The automatic Cruze has a feature that puts the trans into a partial nuetral when at a stop.....a fuel saving trick.I've never heard of clutch plates causing rough idle. How does that happen exactly? Is it related to a worn throw out bearing that causes drag or warped clutch plate springs or something?
Some of the cars were assembled with clutch plate variences that exceeded the specification.
What happens then is, while stopped, the trans will disengage/reengage about every three to five seconds.
The feeling is that of someone bumped the rear of the car.....each time it re-engages.
The operator often describes the feeling as a bump or, in this case, a vibration while stopped.
The repair is replacement of the clutch discs and various apply springs.....
Rob