NHTSA Complaint #11514420 — 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11514420
Vehicle	2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 18, 2023
Date Filed	March 29, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The number one cylinder piston cracked causing it to idle rough and possibly blowing up causing the car to come to a stop. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by a licensed Chevy dealer/ repair shop. Was told that it’s a common problem with the car and also told that it will just explode

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