2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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5/5

★★★★★

Safety Rating

1,105

Owner Complaints

67 Crashes 30 Fires 4 Deaths

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

133

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE

The 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE has received a total of 1,105 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST. 133 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (253 complaints), Power Train (171 complaints), and Electrical System (88 complaints).

Recalls for the 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE

NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE, potentially affecting up to 1,009,419 vehicles.

Recall 16V502000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 8,367 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain...

Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782....

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Recall 16V502000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

| 8,367 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain...

Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782....

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Recall 13V360000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

| 292,879 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake...

Consequence: A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's recall number is 12213.

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Recall 12V288000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 413,148 vehicles affected

Defect: GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012. SPILLED OR DRIPPING OIL (SUCH AS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE) MAY COLLECT IN THE ENGINE SHIELD (BELLYPAN) NEAR HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST SYSTEM SURFACES. AS A RESULT, THE OIL AND THE ENGINE SHIELD MAY IGNITE AND BURN.

Consequence: EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ENGINE SHIELD TO PREVENT FLUID FROM CONTACTING THE SHIELD. ALSO, ON VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, DEALERS WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WIRE HARNESS. REPAIRS WILL...

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Recall 12V289000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

| 53,239 vehicles affected

Defect: GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR THE FUEL TANK STRAP SECONDARY BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.

Consequence: THE FUEL TANK COULD COME LOOSE IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF THE VEHICLE IS MISSING WELDS, DEALERS WILL SECURE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS WITH FASTENERS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY...

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Recall 11V270000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

| 128,911 vehicles affected

Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 21, 2011. THE BOLT ATTACHING THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE SHAFTS TO SEPARATE, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF REQUIRED, REPAIR THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO ASSURE THE BOLT IS FULLY SEATED AND THE SHAFT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2011....

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Recall 11V273000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

| 100,308 vehicles affected

Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 27, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, 'TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT,' AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' THESE VEHICLES...

Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION AND ADJUST THE SHIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

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Recall 11V221000 — STEERING:COLUMN

| 2,100 vehicles affected

Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES. DURING MANUFACTURING THE STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED AND MAY DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.

Consequence: SHOULD THE STEERING WHEEL DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS ASSEMBLED PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR AT THE OWNER...

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Recall 11V221000 — STEERING

| 2,100 vehicles affected

Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES. DURING MANUFACTURING THE STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED AND MAY DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.

Consequence: SHOULD THE STEERING WHEEL DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS ASSEMBLED PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR AT THE OWNER...

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE

1,105 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine
Complaints: 253 5 Crashes 13 Fires 5 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 171 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 88 4 Crashes 4 Fires
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 75 5 Crashes 2 Fires 3 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 74 3 Crashes 8 Injuries 2 Deaths
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 68 4 Crashes 2 Deaths
Service Brakes
Complaints: 61 9 Crashes 2 Fires 4 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 48 6 Crashes 6 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 38 14 Crashes 1 Fire 11 Injuries
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 37 2 Fires 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 34 4 Fires 1 Injury
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 21
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 16
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 11 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 9 4 Crashes 10 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 8
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Equipment
Complaints: 6
Seat Belts
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 5
Tires
Complaints: 5
Wheels
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Traction Control System
Complaints: 4
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3 5 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systembody Control Modulebcm
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11719712 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
The vehicle continues to overheat. The fan has been changed, the thermostat has been changed, the coolant reservoir has been changed, the cadilatic converter has been changed. Still running over hot. We continue to check oil and coolant levels, making sure they are where they need to be. Occasionally smoking.
#11699756 | ENGINE | | 230,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
#11699756 | POWER TRAIN | | 230,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
#11697199 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
When I start my vehicle and go over a certain speed it show service abs system it also makes a grinding sound when breaking before that speed is hit it also has a wobbleing steering wheel when breaking at high speeds also when accelerating it will sometimes show engine power reduced after presing the gas pedal
#11697199 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
When I start my vehicle and go over a certain speed it show service abs system it also makes a grinding sound when breaking before that speed is hit it also has a wobbleing steering wheel when breaking at high speeds also when accelerating it will sometimes show engine power reduced after presing the gas pedal

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Safety Rating for the 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE

The 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★★ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE

General Motors, LLC has issued 133 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

20-NA-138 — ENGINE

This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.

15-06-04-004A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This technical bulletin provides repair information for a fuel leak at injector to fuel rail connection, to correct a customer concern of smelling a fuel odor.

PIP5329B — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0341 and or P0366 set. If the technician has duplicated the concern replace the related Camshaft Position sensor and retest for the code....

16-NA-397 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the front or rear side door glass/window being loose in the door, or will not move up or down.

PI0686F — SEATS

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO INSTALL A CLIP ON THE SEAT FRAME TO ELIMINATE A NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE SEAT PAN AND SEAT FRAME COMING IN CONTACT.

SB-03-06-03-004Q — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY.

PI-1302-A — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO INSTALL AN AIR INLET DEFLECTOR OVER THE HVAC AIR INLET TO CORRECT WATER LEAKING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR DUE TO WATER RUNNING DOWN THE WINDSHIELD UNDER THE AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL, ENTERING THE BODY AIR INLET OF THE HVAC SYSTEM.

16-NA-092 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the control solenoid valve and transmission control module assembly to correct a condition of no forward or slips in forward and reverse operates normally, due to non-functioning pressure control solenoid located inside the control solenoid valve assembly

16-NA-015 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the coil connector leads for a condition of engine stall or stumble

16-NA-015 — ENGINE

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the coil connector leads for a condition of engine stall or stumble

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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