NHTSA Complaint #11427813 — 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11427813
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 14, 2021
Date Filed	August 5, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

I've had this car for less than 2 months I've already spent $3,500 I've had to replace the thermostat the resvoir tank most oxygen sensors lower stream and upper stream now has a blown head gasket and a possible fuel pump

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