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

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.

Sources from the original database