KNOWN FAULTS · Chevrolet

Chevrolet Cruze (J300) common problems.

2009–2015 · Petrol / Diesel / LPG / CNG

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.4 Turbo (Petrol) · 1.6 / 1.8 GLP (LPG / CNG)

Weak points of the petrol Cruze: coolant leaks, 1.4 Turbo water pump, valve cover and coilsKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 Turbo and 1.8 (data from the US-market Cruze)
Period mentioned: 2011–2015
Symptoms: Coolant or oil leaks; on the 1.4 Turbo, overheating from the water pump and white smoke or whine if the turbo fails; oil use, blue smoke or rough idle from the valve cover and crankcase ventilation; misfires from coils or plugs.
Possible cause described: According to samarins.com, with data from the US-market Cruze; the European 1.6 and 1.8 engines belong to the same family. The 1.8’s timing belt is changed at 156,000 km.
Check for the garage: Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 1.7 / 2.0 VCDi (Diesel)

Applies if: Only the 2.0 diesel of model years 2011 to 2014.

Coolant loss from a cracked expansion tank (Cruze 2.0 diesel of 2011–2014)Cooling

Engine / equipment: Coolant expansion tank: Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 diesel
Period mentioned: Model years 2011–2014
Symptoms: The coolant level drops; if the engine temperature rises, the instrument cluster warns with a chime and a message, and the engine may go into limp mode.
Possible cause described: According to HELLA, thermal loads crack the return nozzle of the expansion tank, and coolant is lost there.
Check for the garage: With the engine cold, check the level and look for coolant traces around the tank; at the garage, inspect the tank and replace it if cracked. If the temperature rises, stop somewhere safe.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.