[nbarnhardt76]

Good Morning,

I am looking at purchasing a 2012 Cruze Eco 1.4

I noticed that the brakes seem to be really stiff after the car sits and when I back out of my driveway.....
Any ideas on what this could be...
I did see that there is a past recall on the braking system but that recall has already been taken care of...
Love the car, just worried about cost of fixing that problem.

THANK YOU

 

[obermd]

Most cars have stiffer brakes right after startup. This is because the vacuum based brake assist isn't a fully sealed system, allowing air to seep in over time. As long as the brakes are normal after one or two pumps I don't worry about this. All my GMs (list below) have exhibited this behavior.

 

[nbarnhardt76]

When I put the car in reverse the car will not stop unless I pump the breaks a couple of times.. Almost hit a car parked on my street...
My thought just doesn't seem right..

 

[ChevyGuy]

There was a problem with a vacuum switch on some models that was subject to a recall. If it's not that, then perhaps the vacuum pump has gone bad.

 

[obermd]

When I put the car in reverse the car will not stop unless I pump the breaks a couple of times.. Almost hit a car parked on my street...
My thought just doesn't seem right..

I'd say there may be a problem with the switch that turns on the vacuum brake assist. This switch should be active as soon as the car starts.

 

[Eddy Cruze]

Before you do purchase the CRUZE why not have it checked out by a Certified G.M. Dealer. Also you can have them check for any recalls or TSBs that might apply. You can also check for any recalls online as well at https://my.gm.com/recalls

 

[jblackburn]

Replace the vacuum pump microswitch.

There was a recall on the automatics for it, but never the manuals. It goes bad there too.

 

[nbarnhardt76]

I decided on not buying the Cruze.. I will look for a different one! THANK YOU ALL!!