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Engine complaints
257 reportsClear category filter21,500 miles · Jun 24, 2013
EnginePower Train
VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OFF OF THE ON RAMP ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE COULD BE HEARD REVVING UP, BUT DID NOT INCREASE IN SPEED. WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY, I PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THEN BACK INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. EVEN IN MANUAL MODE THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT…
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VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OFF OF THE ON RAMP ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE COULD BE HEARD REVVING UP, BUT DID NOT INCREASE IN SPEED. WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY, I PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THEN BACK INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. EVEN IN MANUAL MODE THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO A FORWARD MOVING DRIVER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10521583
26,776 miles · Jun 13, 2013
Engine
ON 10/11/2012, AND 10/18/2012, AND 11/20/2012 I EXPERIENCED "DRAGGING" WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR ACTED AS IF IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO INTO THE NEXT GEAR. EVENTUALLY IT DID, BUT NOT BEFORE STRUGGLING TO DO SO. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ALL 3 TIMES AT THEIR EXPENSE BECAUSE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR …
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ON 10/11/2012, AND 10/18/2012, AND 11/20/2012 I EXPERIENCED "DRAGGING" WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR ACTED AS IF IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO INTO THE NEXT GEAR. EVENTUALLY IT DID, BUT NOT BEFORE STRUGGLING TO DO SO. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ALL 3 TIMES AT THEIR EXPENSE BECAUSE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE, BUT IT HASN'T BEEN COMPLETELY RESOLVED. 90% OF THE TIME THERE IS STILL SOME HESITATION SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 13 TO 45 MPH. SO MUCH SO THAT EVEN A PASSENGER HAS FELT IT UPON OCCASION. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES AND I'M WORRIED THAT I'LL EVENTUALLY BE STRANDED AGAIN. EVEN THOUGH IT'S BEEN SERVICED 3 TIMES I STILL HAVE NO PEACE ABOUT THE SITUATION BECAUSE THE CAR IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10519747
40,803 miles · May 14, 2013
Engine
THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING GREAT AND ON SUNDAY I NOTICED THAT IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING AWAY WITH ITSELF AND SOUNDED LIKE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON WHEN IT WAS NOT. TOOK IT TO A SHOP HERE WITH STANLEY AUTO GROUPS PERMISSION , THEY HAD THE MECHANIC PUT A MACHINE ON IT AND IT CAME UP WITH A CODE AND THE STANLEY AUTO GROUP PERSON TOLD…
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THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING GREAT AND ON SUNDAY I NOTICED THAT IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING AWAY WITH ITSELF AND SOUNDED LIKE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON WHEN IT WAS NOT. TOOK IT TO A SHOP HERE WITH STANLEY AUTO GROUPS PERMISSION , THEY HAD THE MECHANIC PUT A MACHINE ON IT AND IT CAME UP WITH A CODE AND THE STANLEY AUTO GROUP PERSON TOLD HIM IT WAS A THERMOSTAT PROBLEM. I WORK AT A CHURCH AND MY PASTOR LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FROM THE NHTSA. I THEN CALLED A CHEVROLET DEALER AND HE SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL. I THINK THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND BECAUSE THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS SINCE I BOUGHT THE AUTO IN SPETEMBER OF 2012 AND HAVE NEVER GOTTEN A RECALL NOTICE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10511883
25,000 miles · May 8, 2013
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT FROM NORMAL TO EXTREMELY HOT IN MATTERS OF SECONDS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COOLA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT FROM NORMAL TO EXTREMELY HOT IN MATTERS OF SECONDS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COOLANT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10511051
22,000 miles · Apr 29, 2013
Engine
I HAVE A CHEVROLET CRUZE, I BOUGHT IT IN JULY 2011 AND AFTER A FEW MONTHS I DISCOVERED THAT MY CAR WAS SHIFTING ROUGHLY. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT GAIN SPEED AT A NORMAL RATE. MY VEHICLE HESITATES ON ACCELERATION AND DID SINCE RIGHT AFTER MY PURCHASE. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG ACCORDING TO THEIR DIAGNO…
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I HAVE A CHEVROLET CRUZE, I BOUGHT IT IN JULY 2011 AND AFTER A FEW MONTHS I DISCOVERED THAT MY CAR WAS SHIFTING ROUGHLY. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT GAIN SPEED AT A NORMAL RATE. MY VEHICLE HESITATES ON ACCELERATION AND DID SINCE RIGHT AFTER MY PURCHASE. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG ACCORDING TO THEIR DIAGNOSIS "CUSTOMER CONCERN NOT DUPLICATED". NUMEROUS OTHER 2011 CHEVY CRUZE OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AFTER SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL VISITS TO DEALER SERVICE. THIS IS A VERY UNEASY FEELING TO HAVE. WHEN I SIT AT A RED LIGHT THE CAR JERKS AND I IMMIDATELY THINK I GOT REAR- ENDED BUT IT IS JUST THE ENGINE. PLEASE HELP!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10509885
49,621 miles · Apr 26, 2013
Engine
THE CAR ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK INTO THE ROBBINS CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP FOR A CHECK UP AND I TOLD THE ADVISOR THAT THE CAR WAS RUNNING SLUGGISH AND GEARS WERE SLOW INTERACTING. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DETERMINE THE PROBLEM(S). THE CAUSE WAS A THERMOSTAT HEATER FAILED, SO THEY REPLACED THERMOSTAT…
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THE CAR ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK INTO THE ROBBINS CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP FOR A CHECK UP AND I TOLD THE ADVISOR THAT THE CAR WAS RUNNING SLUGGISH AND GEARS WERE SLOW INTERACTING. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DETERMINE THE PROBLEM(S). THE CAUSE WAS A THERMOSTAT HEATER FAILED, SO THEY REPLACED THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND PULL VACUUM ON CODING SYSTEM TO REFILL COOLANT AND LEAK TEST. THEY ROAD TESTED IT AND STATED IT WAS REPAIRED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10509628
34,254 miles · Apr 26, 2013
Engine
RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON JULY 2012 FOR OIL SPILLS/LEAKS ONTO HOT SURFACES. I TOOK MY CAR INTO ROBBINS CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP FOR CHECK UP IMMEDIATELY ON JULY 23, 2012 AND THEY MODIFIED THE ENGINE SHIELD. ALSO, THE BATTERY WAS LEAKING ACID AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY, CABLES AND FUSE, BLOCK-CLEANED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10509627
300 miles · Apr 23, 2013
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
I HAVE A CHEVROLET CRUZE, I BOUGHT IT IN OCTOBER OF 2010; AFTER A FEW MONTHS I DISCOVERED THAT MY CAR WAS SHIFTING ROUGHLY. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT GAIN SPEED AT A NORMAL RATE. I HAVE FOUGHT FOR 2 YEARS TO HAVE MY CAR INSPECTED AND REPAIRS TO BE DONE; NOTHING HAS COME OF IT YET. I NOTIFIED GM WITH THE ISSUE AND WAS …
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I HAVE A CHEVROLET CRUZE, I BOUGHT IT IN OCTOBER OF 2010; AFTER A FEW MONTHS I DISCOVERED THAT MY CAR WAS SHIFTING ROUGHLY. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT GAIN SPEED AT A NORMAL RATE. I HAVE FOUGHT FOR 2 YEARS TO HAVE MY CAR INSPECTED AND REPAIRS TO BE DONE; NOTHING HAS COME OF IT YET. I NOTIFIED GM WITH THE ISSUE AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD PUT IN A NEW TRANSMISSION. I WAS ALSO NOTIFIED THAT THE ISSUE WOULD PERSIST, IT IS THE WAY MY MODEL TRANSMISSION WORKS. I KNOW THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, MY CAR HAS ALREADY LEFT ME STRANDED ONCE. I BELIEVE THAT GM IS GOING UNDER THE RADAR AND JUST TRYING TO APPEASE ME WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT MORE CAN BE DONE FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT PERSIST IN MY CAR AND GM IS REFUSING FOR IT TO BE DONE. MY CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD FROM THE NUMEROUS RECALLS TO THE TRANSMISSION AND COMPUTER DEFECTS. GM IS TRYING TO PUSH ME INTO ACCEPTING AN AMOUNT THAT IS LESS THEN HALF OF WHAT I HAVE PAID INTO THE CAR OR TAKE THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS FROM THEM. I WOULD VERY MUCH APPRECIATE SOME GUIDANCE IN THIS MATTER. THANK YOU *TR
NHTSA ODI #10509278
42,000 miles · Apr 1, 2013
EngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND FIVE MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE REPORT FILED THAT STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND FIVE MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE REPORT FILED THAT STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
NHTSA ODI #10505206
72,000 miles · Mar 19, 2013
EngineStructureInjury
THE CHROME COATING ON THE INSIDE DRIVERS SIDE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE IS FAILING. THE EDGES OF THE CHROME WHERE IT HAS SEPARATED FROM THE PLASTIC ARE RAZOR SHARP AND HAVE CAUSED MULTIPLE FAIRLY DEEP LACERATIONS TO MY FINGERS WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. I INQUIRED AT THE DEALER ABOUT THEM REPLACING THE PART UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE ITS C…
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THE CHROME COATING ON THE INSIDE DRIVERS SIDE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE IS FAILING. THE EDGES OF THE CHROME WHERE IT HAS SEPARATED FROM THE PLASTIC ARE RAZOR SHARP AND HAVE CAUSED MULTIPLE FAIRLY DEEP LACERATIONS TO MY FINGERS WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. I INQUIRED AT THE DEALER ABOUT THEM REPLACING THE PART UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE ITS CAUSING ME INJURY DESPITE MY CAUTIOUSNESS WHILE OPENING THE HANDLE, THEY TOLD ME IT WASN'T COVERED AND WOULD BE AN EXPENSIVE FIX DUE TO THE LABOR INVOLVED. MY SECOND COMPLAINT IS THE HEAT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID I HAD A CRACKED THERMOSTAT HOUSING WHICH WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY DID NOT FIX IT HOWEVER AND SIMPLY REFILLED MY ANTIFREEZE AND SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME TO HAVE IT FIXED WHEN THE PART CAME IN....THAT WAS ALMOST TWO WEEKS AGO. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10503649
Official recalls
7Jul 5, 2016
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 vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence & remedy
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. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
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Electrical System:ignition
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 vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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 vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Aug 15, 2013
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 assist.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Jun 22, 2012
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 & remedy
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 BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER AT 1-866-694-6546.
Jun 22, 2012
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 & remedy
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 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER AT 1-866-694-6546.
May 6, 2011
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 & remedy
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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
May 6, 2011
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 MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE LINKAGE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, THE PRNDL SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVER COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO PARK AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN PARK.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Apr 6, 2011
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 & remedy
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 CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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Steering:column
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 CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Steering
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 CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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NHTSA investigations
2AQ12002 · Chapman Chevrolet / Cruze Engine Recall
Opened Oct 15, 2012 · Closed Oct 20, 2014
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
NHTSA opened AQ12-002 to determine whether Chapman Chevrolet of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C.Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations.The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and, in turn, that a dealer not sell a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed (49 U.S.C. ? 30120(i)). NHTSA issued an information request (IR) letter to Chapman Chevrolet on October 16, 2012.Chapman Chevrolet responded to this request on November 8, 2012.To gather additional information, NHTSA mailed an IR letter to General Motors LLC (GM) on February 25, 2013.GM responded to this request on April 1, 2013.NHTSA then issued a second IR letter to Chapman Chevrolet on July 2, 2013.Chapman Chevrolet supplied their response on July 30, 2013. NHTSA?s investigation indicated that Chapman Chevrolet sold and delivered 23 recalled vehicles that did not have the recall remedy completed at the time the vehicles were delivered to the customers.NHTSA therefore concluded that Chapman Chevrolet was liable for civil penalties for violations of the Safety Act, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. ? 30165.Under a Settlement Agreement dated October 1, 2014, Chapman Chevrolet paid compromised civil penalties in the amount of $50,000.This Audit Query is closed.
PE12010 · Engine Compartment Fire
Opened Mar 28, 2012 · Closed Jul 19, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
In a June 21, 2012 letter to NHTSA, General Motors LLC. (GM) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in approximately 413,148 model year (MY) 2011 through 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured from October 2, 2009 through May 31, 2012 (Recall 12V-288). According to GM, engine oil change procedures can result in spilling or dripping of oil on the engine shield.Also, manual transmission vehicles with a completely worn clutch may cause hydraulic fluid to be expelled from the clutch housing vent hole.If oil, debris or the burning hydraulic fluid contacts hot engine or exhaust system surfaces, and the engine shield, the shield may ignite and burn, leading to a possible engine compartment or vehicle fire.GM and its engine shield supplier, Hanwha, modified the engine shield to address factors that may contribute to engine compartment fire. The redesigned shields were completely implemented in production vehicles by June 2012.The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by GM as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 25 unique Chevrolet Cruze reports indicating hot surface ignition due to engine oil or hydraulic fluid contacting hot manifold, exhaust surfaces and the engine shield.Four additional fires were identified that resulted from other or unknown causes, including 1 attributed to a missing oil filler cap.Three fires of unknown cause all involved vehicles equipped with 1.4L L4 turbocharged engines.ODI will continue to monitor field experience in Cruze vehicles equipped with that engine.Owners of the recalled vehicles are notified to take their vehicle to a GM dealer, who will modify the engine shield to prevent oil fluids from contacting the shield.Also, on vehicles with a manual transmission, dealers are to apply a protective tape to the electronic power steering wire harness to prevent any incidents related to this issue. This preliminary evaluation is closed.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers (ODI Nos.): 10456338, 10453754, 10450556, 10446718.
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