NHTSA Complaint #11538135 — 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11538135
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 5, 2023
Date Filed	August 12, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

I have been taking a burning smell emanating from the vehicle. When I took vehicle in for servicing last week, I was told that the smell was as a result of an engine leak. I was informed that my vehicle was not the first of the same make and model that the service center has seen in recent weeks. Worried that this could be an issue can lead to a fire. Planning on having repairs done, but would like to know whether this is something that can be investigated to determine whether it is a manufacturer defect.

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