REPOST from comments: I own a 2016 1.4L Cruze and its treated me very well. I've put MILES on this thing so I love it. Got it at 36k and she's now sitting at 113k miles. She's ran great, minus common coolant system issues. I'll list all of the repairs I've made over the years below. I looked up Chevy Cruze videos and some gave me the great tip of "getting ahead of common issues/repairs and replace parts early to avoid future headaches", which is a GREAT idea. It'll cost a bit to DO IT ALL at once so take your time. But believe me, you will be happy you did. As I said most have been for the coolant system and so far I've vvvvvvv Replaced the reservoir with the new, better Dorman reservoir. Replaced EVAP Purge Valve New lower radiator hose, the thick hose that feeds from the radiator into the thermostat. The thermostat itself. Oxygen sensors, upstream & downstream. Coil pack & spark plugs. New, bigger battery. All very easy fixes. Annoying but easy. Parts were all from Dorman, ACDelco & Murray companies. All purchased at Autozone, O'Reilly's or Amazon. All well under $100 each too. I hope this helps you and other Chevy Cruze owners!

I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze eco. It’s manual and I love it, it’s sitting at 130,000 miles right now and I’m just now getting issues with coolant and bank 1 too lean type stuff. Keeping it off the road and trying to fix it up is a struggle for me because I’m just now getting into this car stuff but videos like this keep me motivated to keep trying.

Forgot one the Valve cover gasket goes bad, most likely because the check valve is bad in the intake manifold, learned that when I blew my second Valve cover, and replaced the intake at the same time.

The only coolant problems with my 2014 Cruze was the thermostat cracking and I had to change the coolant reservoir they were both an easy fix

Wicked smooth. I love the channel. Keep it up. I like to see genuine enthusiasts making videos about the cars they love.

I have an 2012 cruze eco manual, after almost 10 years ownership, the only thing I need to change were coolant hose and engine mounts. the cost of coolant hose was ~100$, because I did not want to get my hands dirty and the mechanics charged me $60 labor. When getting the four engine (transmission) mounts, I changed the two on the upper level of the engine bay and ask the mechanic to change the lower two ($80), the parts were ~200$. the total of the engine mounts costed me ~300$. other than these two repairs, this cruze treats me well. One thing I like this cruze is the space in the engine bay is large, if you do not mind to get hand dirty, you could do almost anything, plus it gets really good 42mpg/high way. I really enjoy my little cruze.

Hey dude, I'm really enjoying your vids and will be subbing to you too. I'm a huge Cruze fan also! I had a 2016 gen1 LS until I got my current ride, a 2018 LT Rs. The Gen1 never had any major problems. The 2018 I have there were two problems that came up around 35K miles ... engine air filter bracket started being problematic where the filter wouldn't stay seated, and had (actually just today) my upstream O2 sensor failed (short to ground causing P0172 and one other DTC). Otherwise, I'd say they're a great car. All cars will eventually have issues but these have been a couple of the most reliable and fun to drive cars I've ever had. Keep up the awesome work my brother, your content is so good!

I got 2013 Cruze with 1.8, manual and I’m first owner. Now it has 323k miles on it. I keep it maintained and replaced most parts which is normal wear n tear.. it keep me in a long run.

Just got a 2014 Cruze with 32,000 miles.. so far a i love it! Loving the gas mileage compared to my 05 Audi a8. I did get a 6 year 60k Mile bumper to bumper warranty. So I should be set with any problems that may arise.. but again love the car and glad I found the channel

My a/c makes a rattling noice while in gear but goes away when I’m pressing gas. Would you know what that problem is

Yes I changed the water outlet on my Chevy 2016 Cruze and now the accelerator doesn't work it says engine reduced power the top line that runs to the overflow was replaced with a different kind of wine would that cause the acceleration to decrease to where when you push the gas pedal it starts out fine and then it just loses power and after it cools down it will run again for about a quarter mile and then it loses power could it be that top hose that runs to the reservoir causing this problem because before I change the water outlet it ran fine

That's a bad ass cruze player , lights and rims are dope 👌

I was curious as to why my 2014 Cruze keeps leaking coolant and DEADASS the spot you pointed out first in the beginning of the video is the same spot as mine lolll thank youuuu I have better understanding now haha. A couple questions tho, how many times have you had to replace the water hoses for your Cruze? And did you just keep topping it off in the reservoir with coolant until it was fixed? And how many times have you had to replace thermostat housing?

my 2011 Chevy Cruze 1.4LTurbo inline 4 this is my list of my replacement for the past 9 months now I’ve done lots of work on mine mostly bc I wanted to do more customizable things to her there were some eff ups here and there but overall and still til this day I will forever love the 1gen cruzes -->1) replaced valve cover once then “I MADE” & installed the pcv kit so I wouldn’t have to replace valve cover everytime that damn nipple inside the plastic I intake manifold popped out of place-->2) replaced down pipe cat with zzp catless downpipe I did this bc cat was clogged so I cut the stupid cat off it created way to much heat from being clogged and started melting everything around it since catless downpipe was installed there has been nothing leaking nor melting --->3) the turbocharger I had to replace I was on the freeway all of a sudden no more turbo noise also started losing speed i instantly knew what it was when I looked at my boost gauge giving vacuum and no boost when accelerating--4)replaced engine ecu wiring harness new battery k&n cold air intake straight pipe exhaust-> maf delete 4 oil changes 1 transmission flush install new front door speakers and 2 12” kickers and 1200w alpine amp lip spoiler (made myself) and a bunch of other shit lol but I would still recommend this car to anyone it’s been an awesome car but at all turbocharged engines have issues but this was always fun to work on🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

You got my like and notifications bro ggs

I love my ‘14 Cruze LS with the 1.8L manual! Haven’t had many problems with her & she’s stock but she goes

All I can say is I bought a 2011 Cruze ECO with a 6-spd manual trans in the fall of 2012. It had about 28k miles on it. I sold it a couple of years later with about 75k miles. I got 42 MPG on every tank (I record everything in my cars. Everything.) and had zero problems with it. It was a fantastic car. I even put a trailer hitch on and hauled a utility trailer occasionally. Great car!

I have a coolant leak right now, getting that fixed soon. But the issue I am having and have never heard about with cruzes is my battery constantly dying. If I don’t run my car within 12 hours it dies! I have a 2012 LS and my mechanic cannot find anything wrong to what is draining the battery

149000 miles on my 2013 Cruze. So far I've replaced some of the coolant return lines, the coolant expansion tank, the VVT solenoid seals, the valve cover because of a bad PCV valve, coil pack, valve cover gasket, the water pump, the thermostat, the purge control valve and the turbo oil feed line. I do have a problem with my transmission jerking when I'm stopped at a red light at times. I've always had that problem since about the car in 2014. Although sometimes I think it's a little bit pronounced lately. My oil drain plug is a 17 mm plug.

Anyone have trouble with the "stabilitrak" in their chevy cruze? I have a 2015 and it keeps flashing to check the stabilitrak system. Is this a big deal? I guess it's supposed to correct you if you swerve badly while driving? Ive never noticed it correcting my driving so i dont know if it's broken? Only have around 75,000 miles on it. Ive had to get new water pump and am changing spark plugs today. Thx

I’m having a problem where the radio won’t turn off in the car even when it’s off with the key out the ignition and the door open. If you can help I’d appreciate it.

just got a cruze 1.8 2012, and the same day i bought it, the starter died, all the lights/electronics started blinking. read about a negative cable defect. changed it, and the blinking stopped. but the starter was still clicking without starting. changed the starter, and now it starts, but the starter runs constantly, and we have to remove the positive battery cable to stop it . do you have Any wisdom to share here ? much appricated. regards from denmark

do the low beams stay on with the high beams? with these projecter headlights

Hey Man, first i wamt to say thanks for your video. I have issue om my cruze 1.4t 2014, the coolant fan is running all the time. I canged, termostat, water outlet. But its still running. Can you please give me some tips. Thanks in advance

My car 2015 Cruze keeps turning off when u hit the break and it also popped out a sign “shift to park” but idk wht it it ether the mechanics help me

nice video. found the vid because i might be getting a chevy cruze soon. 2011 from the dealership with 28k miles. it’s kinda cheap so that’s why i was thinking on it.

Thanks for the heads up. I think I have 2 of the problems mentioned on my 2014

When I am accelerating Cruze 2013 above 60 it's dropping the speed UpTo '0'.... Exactly don't know what's the problem....some one is saying, needs to change spark plugs, gear oil..... One mechanic told gear box needs to be repair or fix... Could you help me please....

My 2011 chevy city off on me while driving and made a bad rattling noise and I just changed my thermostat but it keeps overheating and I had just got a oil change the same day it happened

I know you probably answered this but where do you get your spoiler i want one for mine

Where did you get your spoiler its badass

I love my 2013 Cruz and I’ve had it for like 6-7 months now but my engine is a bit louder than most Cruz out there, now it doesn’t sounds bad but it also doesn’t sounds the same as when I enter another Cruz, I checked for issues but nothing comes up, I was wondering if your engine is somewhat loud

My question for you is, how can I charge my iPhone but still be able to play my music threw Bluetooth. Because as of right now I connect my phone and it takes off the Bluetooth and plays the radio.

Thermostat and water outlet hose went bad on mine dealer tried charging me $1,200 to fix it😂 I did it and spent around $300

So when I get to high rpm and not good acceleration my trans is bad cause that’s what my 2014 does

I own a 2015 Chevy Cruze LTZ rs and I’ve had the coolant issues but never any other ones but the other one was my sensor going bad so the car couldn’t drive

I have a 2017 LT Gen. 2 no issues especially with Transmission or engine or coolant. The only issue we've had was knock sensor went bad. $15 later, no issues.. I hear 2016-2020 have been awesome...Love my Cruze.

I own a 2011. I'm on my 3rd water outlet supply valve. Shop wanted 460 to fix it cost me 25 bucks free labor. I'm getting good at replacing them by myself.

Where did you get your Rims?

you got a nice car buddy i like it

I have a 2016 Cruze Limited, recently has started making a ticking noise when I accelerate and the ticking tempo gets faster the harder I press the gas, any ideas?

What has been replaced on my 2012... -Transmission 3x (all covered) -Thermostat 2x -Spark plugs 2x -water pump 2x -A shitload of leaks

Hey bro.. where did you get the red engine cover or did you paint it??

So where did ya get your soiler

A lot of them transmission problems are from bad tcm. This is a common problem with chevy vehicles. I've had a Cobalt I put $1000 worth of parts on recommended by mechanics that didn't fix shit for long. Just to find out it was the tcm needed a little $7 wire from autozone. My cruze is having issues the transmission shop recommended a speed sensor I payed for it and fixed nothing. Then the Transmission shop recommended a new Trans. It's a code reads p0700 and it indicates issues with a control module right next to the battery with 2 or 3 plugs connected. It's a metal plate looking object. I fixed my cobalt with a ground wire now I have to try this on my cruze now that I remember. I will update you all

I already have the same problems only 54000 miles and the check engine light came on they said it's the thermostat ?? Is that a hard fix

Man what you said about the car is happen to my i and have electric problem with it

CHC lt 2015 I am in love with mine!!!

Hey im watching ur video and was like I know that place he is at then half way there the video I was like duh clemson I go threw them apartments all the time bro lol anyways great video

Had a cruze, then i bought a stick shift VW jetta and fell in love

Just bought a 2018, sometimes I get a ticking noise I'm idling, anyone else have this?

My 2011 has been overheating and the coolant is always all gone don’t know what the problem is

I have a 2015 Chevrolete Cruze LT that has 64,000km or 35,000miles and I am happy with it

I love my 2011 Cruze. It’s a sleeper Cruze 😂😂

But it also looks like my engine cap is leaking around my engine to

Mines shitty I have to replace the radiator and something about the timing chain?? I’m honestly over it this car has so many problems 😭

1:02 😂 i can’t lmao

I just bought a 2016 Cruze with 140K km for $17,000. The engine just went after owning it for 3 months. I am financing the car and have no money to fix what should I do? Please help

nice chvey cruze buddy

Love my 2012!

i have a 2013 1.8 and i have no issues with it

Just got myself a 17 chevy cruze

That 6th problem is what im dealing with.. Smh you said "hopefully this doesn't happen to you" and im like 😔 lol dammit man.. Its not too big of a issue, in just worried about it getting worse..

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Just replaced a fuel injector and coils

The water pump is also a issue

heres anonther problem,water pumps leak.there was a recall on them.

Yo bro your cruze is nice but your motor is a 1.4liter turbo bro the 1.8 and 1.4 have different valve cover setups

My cruze literally shuts off while I'm driving and no one can tell me why 😭

damn. I hope its not my transmission lol

The gear box has endless issues

My 2011 cruze is a total nightmare 3 years after buying it with 6,000miles first thing went was the coil pack then a year after notice the radio went off and on for some reason some months later all the fault light such as check engine light traction fault lights hazard lights on dash (not outside )headlight side light on dashboard not (out side) seat belts light and sound took it to Vaxhall 3 times with a video showing the problems, they charge me for fault that came back after 5 months 2 times again i took it back to them they charge me twice again for diagnostic saying they couldn't find a problem park the car for 3 months and only used it on 3 miles journeys no fault at all until 3 months after I went back to my 26 miles a day journeys then it then didn't have those problems but a new one when engine would shut down while on the motorway that was the scariest one the good thing was i could get it going again only when you remove any of the battery cables and replaced it then it's starts again and won't do it again until the following day, It continues for months every day. Same as before park for a month used it for short journeys no problem ontill I go back to 26 miles a day .park up again same thing that fault is gone new one is engine shuts down randomly when moving off especially at traffic lights every day. The funny thing all these fault especially the engine cutting out while driving once you get it going again you can drive 400 miles more those faults don't show up again till the next day but it's just annoying kwow your car is going to shut down for sure especially right in front of a Bus. This car is my worst car because the fault not always there when l take it to mechanics I don't even bother I keep leaving it for a month and use it again till some other fault shows up for me it's a NIGHTMARE CAR

You need a new coolant reservoir

rip my turbo charger

I have a 16 cruze lt and I can't wait to get rid of it🖕 nothing but waterpump and coolant problems since 2019 and its been fixed and refixed 3 times😡 worse chevy car I've ever purchased..

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Once the turbo goes... burn your car! 2012 cruze with 186,000 miles

Bro you stay cruising

Do you realise factually. World wide... This model of a car is a know 🍋 box of shit? 🤷🏻