[DannyC990]

Hello All,

Earlier this afternoon, I received a "Service StabiliTrak" and "Service Traction Control" message on the information display. The traction control and ABS warning lights also lit up. I was on the highway, going about 70mph when the messages/lights appeared. Since other posts about the topic have mentioned weather, it was about 40 degrees. Aside from the messages/lights, the car drives fine and no other symptoms/noises have appeared.

I have a 2011 Cruze LS, purchased CPO in 2013. Currently has about 124k miles on it. The battery was recently replaced, and the battery clamps were cleaned to reduce the corrosion on them. Aside from the battery, the engine temperature sensor was replaced in 2014.

I'm wondering if this is something that needs immediate attention or something that can be held off... I was planning to drive to my parents' house this weekend (about 300 miles round-trip), and wondering if my car will be safe to drive. I will take it to my dealer but need to wait until payday before I can pay for any work.

Any advice/ideas would be helpful... I've read a few other posts that reference a recall, but those are a couple years old.

Thanks!
-Daniel

 

[obermd]

The biggest issue that you'll have is your ABS brake system may not work.

 

[Blasirl]

If you think it is an electrical gremlin, read this:
Special Coverage #14311: Negative Battery Cable

 

[Dieselfever]

Yep, I was having the same problem. Replaced the negative battery cable with the alternative part number mentioned in the TSB. Fixed my issue right away.

 

[Robby]

Hello All,

Earlier this afternoon, I received a "Service StabiliTrak" and "Service Traction Control" message on the information display. The traction control and ABS warning lights also lit up. I was on the highway, going about 70mph when the messages/lights appeared. Since other posts about the topic have mentioned weather, it was about 40 degrees. Aside from the messages/lights, the car drives fine and no other symptoms/noises have appeared.

I have a 2011 Cruze LS, purchased CPO in 2013. Currently has about 124k miles on it. The battery was recently replaced, and the battery clamps were cleaned to reduce the corrosion on them. Aside from the battery, the engine temperature sensor was replaced in 2014.

I'm wondering if this something that needs immediate attention, or something that can held off... I was planning to drive to parent's house this weekend (about 300 miles round-trip), and wondering if my car will be safe to drive. I will take it to my dealer, but need to wait until payday before I can pay for any work.

Any advice/ideas would be helpful... I've read a few other posts that reference a recall, but those are a couple years old.

Thanks!
-Daniel

Since you indicate past cable corrosion, I'd strongly recommend getting the negative cable exchange performed.
Do this before you give yourself any brain damage chasing this concern.

As you can see, once reading the product update, your situation closely resembles the described problem.

Rob

P.S.
Reviewing your post again.....you are out of coverage by mileage so this'll be on your dime. Simple exchange though.

 

[DannyC990]

Hello All,

Earlier this afternoon, I received a "Service StabiliTrak" and "Service Traction Control" message on the information display. The traction control and ABS warning lights also lit up. I was on the highway, going about 70mph when the messages/lights appeared. Since other posts about the topic have mentioned weather, it was about 40 degrees. Aside from the messages/lights, the car drives fine and no other symptoms/noises have appeared.

I have a 2011 Cruze LS, purchased CPO in 2013. Currently has about 124k miles on it. The battery was recently replaced, and the battery clamps were cleaned to reduce the corrosion on them. Aside from the battery, the engine temperature sensor was replaced in 2014.

I'm wondering if this something that needs immediate attention, or something that can held off... I was planning to drive to parent's house this weekend (about 300 miles round-trip), and wondering if my car will be safe to drive. I will take it to my dealer, but need to wait until payday before I can pay for any work.

Any advice/ideas would be helpful... I've read a few other posts that reference a recall, but those are a couple years old.

Thanks!
-Daniel

Do this before you give yourself any brain damage chasing this concern.

.

Haha, fair enough.

My mind always goes to 'worst case scenario' with car issues. With the higher mileage and seeing my dad's past luck with cars, my mind assumes the worst with repairs.

Thanks!

 

[DannyC990]

Called dealer to schedule an appointment. I mentioned the Special Coverage, and he said it wasn't applicable to my particular Cruze (based on VIN).

Having it checked out on Monday.

 

[Robby]

Called dealer to schedule an appointment. I mentioned the Special Coverage, and he said it wasn't applicable to my particular Cruze (based on VIN).

Having it checked out on Monday.

The special coverage applies to all 2011/2014 Gen 1's........but, like I said earlier, you are out of coverage based on miles.

Rob

 

[DannyC990]

Called dealer to schedule an appointment. I mentioned the Special Coverage, and he said it wasn't applicable to my particular Cruze (based on VIN).

Having it checked out on Monday.

The special coverage applies to all 2011/2014 Gen 1's........but, like I said earlier, you are out of coverage based on miles.

Rob

Yes, I know I am out of warranty for the service bulletin based on miles. I am relying what the service advisor to me. The full interaction went something like:

"I've other drivers refer to special coverage #14311 when experiencing the issue. I know I'm 3,000 over the warranty coverage, but could be the issue out of curiosity?"

-Well sir, there was a special coverage bulletin for that type of issue, but it didn't impact all models. Let me check for you..

<Several seconds of him clicking keys and mouse clicks>

-Even if you were within the mileage guidelines, according to the computer your Cruze wasn't affected by that. We can make an appointment for you first thing Monday, for full diagnosis.


Thanks for the advice.

 

[jstahliv]

Called dealer to schedule an appointment. I mentioned the Special Coverage, and he said it wasn't applicable to my particular Cruze (based on VIN).

Having it checked out on Monday.

I called my local dealer and they said mine was not covered either. I am going to replace negative battery cable. I have misfires on cylinder 2 ( 5500 of them) compared to 200-300 on other cylinders. Could it also be the ignition coil going out? If I replace negative battery cable and it still happens, should that be my next bet? Btw , have brand new spark plugs. Issues that come at random are, check engine light flashing, service stabilitrak and service traction control. Sometime i lose almost all power when it happens others it still keeps going and fixes itself when i restart the car. Started a few months ago when it was starting to get colder as well.

 

[obermd]

I called my local dealer and they said mine was not covered either. I am going to replace negative battery cable. I have misfires on cylinder 2 ( 5500 of them) compared to 200-300 on other cylinders. Could it also be the ignition coil going out? If I replace negative battery cable and it still happens, should that be my next bet? Btw , have brand new spark plugs. Issues that come at random are, check engine light flashing, service stabilitrak and service traction control. Sometime i lose almost all power when it happens others it still keeps going and fixes itself when i restart the car. Started a few months ago when it was starting to get colder as well.

Pull the ignition rail out and release the springs so they're floating free. Also double check the tightness of the spark plugs. When you reassemble make sure you're going straight down on the spark plugs.

 

[jstahliv]

Will check this with my mechanic in a few days when the neg. batt. cable comes. Is there any signs the coil is bad? arcs on the springs or a spring that wont release? At 48k miles is it common on the cruze to have a bad one? This all started before any type of work was done. After it started then I put in new battery and spark plugs ( well not me but mechanic did). I took a picture of your post and will take a look at it when I am there. Also throwing codes as well. ill try to get them all next visit. Thank you so so very much obermd

 

[jstahliv]

So after fixing the negative battery cable ( previous one was loose) the car was fine for a few days. Yesterday when I started going, i got P015b (o2 sensor delayed response-lean to rich) and p0302 (cylinder 2 misfire detected). Is my O2 sensor going out and should be replaced?

 

[jstahliv]

1 or 2 Springs in ignition coil were noticeably jammed up inside the boot, corrected them and will try to run it a few days...

 

[Bandy]

How is it going with your cruze, did you managed to repair it?

 

[jstahliv]

here i think it is valve cover causing all this becuase yesterday my pcv valve on it went out. also the intake manifold had no check valve/non return valve on it, so im getting one of those as well. will update if these fix these things on wednesday.

 

[Little_g]

Just had this issue today. Dealership couldn't find anything wrong, other than codes. 2016, 31,000 miles. Had it a year. Still under bumper to bumper.

 

[Benzhi]

I have similar issue, how did you fix it?

 

[derrek94]

What was the alternate part number that the TSB mentioned?

 

[Barry Allen]

Aside from doing the easiest/cheapest fixes, ignore pursuing anything else down the rabbit hole that can cost you insane amounts of money. You will possibly spend frustrating amounts of time and money chasing a sensor issue, an electrical issue, or some other gremlin in the system. If you leave it alone the worst that can happen is your ABS and TC is inoperative, meaning you are left driving a car like what was available before computers did all the work for us. What did we do before ABS and TC was on every vehicle? WE DIED LIE MEN is what we did. Save your money and leave it alone.