Originally Posted by pissedoffatgm

Just wanted to drop a note about my 2011 cruze ls that I had so many problems with, the engine has overheated three times and I know the engine was damaged , also transmission still not shifting correctly , but now I have 80,000 miles on it and it runs pretty good but it still bothers me that the engine overheated with only 1,000 miles on it?? My breaks don't work backing up from time to time, GM why don't you take care of these issues people who bought the 2011 cruze should be compensated and be able to trade out for a different year cruze , obviously that is not going to happen , hopefully nobody has to die before GM admits the 2011 Cruze ls 1.8 has major safety concerns, other than that I like the car I just don't like having to worry about my bran new car breaking down, I honestly have not got to have that " I got a new car feeling" when you have stress free car ownership , now I am truly concerned my warranty is almost up on power train , wish I could trade this car in for the Malibu , I still think the cruze is a good car but the first year model has quirks like most any new thing the quirks need to be figured out, but not on my dollar.[/QUOTE
I've researched high and low for solutions to my 2012 cruze problems only to realize that the 2012 has so many of the same issues as the 2010,11,13,14. GM issued a few recalls on the 10&11. Not nearly enough and to boot they continue to sell newer year cruze will the same problems as earlier years but haven't recalled the same issues in newer cars. I can't afford to have GM do a diagnosis at over $100 every time something goes wrong, never mind the out of pocket cost for parts & repairs when they test my patients by telling me it's not covered. GM took taxpayer money to stay afloat. In return GM turned around and decided to sell the taxpayers crap, screw them on warranties, hold out on recalls, manufacture parts in such a way that you have to buy entire components rather than individual parts and most parts are heavily inflated in price. In a nutshell, GM is robbing the American people blind.

Originally Posted by dlgblg

My 2012 is having the same issues. Had to have it towed in today for smoke and a burning smell coming from the radiator. I’m told it's the thermostat, water pump AND the radiator leaking! I am not under warranty as I have 88k miles and I don't even know what the power train would cover because they word the thing so confusing that you can't tell.

I have a 2007 from another manufacturer and have no problems with it. How is my 2012 giving me these kinds of problems already!? Is any of this even covered??? I am stuck out of town on a weekend and Chevy would not even look at it until Monday when they were open today in service!!! They said they won't look at major repairs on the weekend. That's great! I have to work a 10 hour shift on Monday. Not only that but when I did contact the dealership I was told service would get back to me very soon. Guess who never bothered calling me...I had to have it towed elsewhere to be looked at. Now I'm stuck here and have no freaking clue what to do.

Originally Posted by msjack82

My car has been out for two weeks due to this coolant leak, nothing but problems since I had it..only owned for a year...had water pump replaced and recalls done, still having issues..worst car by far that I have ever had. I was also asked to prove regular oil changes but I had all my receipts so now it's a waiting game with the the dealer. I'm so disappointed in Chevy with this car.