NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
732 reports24,000 miles · Jan 6, 2015
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
LEAVING A PARKING LOT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF EVERY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON AND OFF. POWER STEERING WAS LOST FOR A SHORT PERIOD. STILL IN THE PARKING LOT AT A STOP SIGN TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD, NO LIGHTS NO CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO RE START. OPENED HOOD CHEC…
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LEAVING A PARKING LOT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF EVERY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON AND OFF. POWER STEERING WAS LOST FOR A SHORT PERIOD. STILL IN THE PARKING LOT AT A STOP SIGN TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD, NO LIGHTS NO CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO RE START. OPENED HOOD CHECKED THE NEW BATTERY WIGGLED THE CABLES INTERIOR LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR STARTED UP. SINCE THEN IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES EACH EVENT GETTING WORSE. EVENTUALLY IT DIED AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IS BEING LOOKED AT. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON WITH CHEVROLET CRUZE.
NHTSA ODI #10670413
60,000 miles · Jan 5, 2015
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #10670135
5,500 miles · Jan 1, 2015
Electrical System
I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO THE STORE, SUDDENLY I STARTED SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING. I THE THOUGHT THAT THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE. BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON DECEMBER 31ST WHEN I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. I DIDN'T SEE ANY SMOKE, BUT I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THE FUMES WERE COMING FROM THE VENT. THIS NEEDS TO BE…
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I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO THE STORE, SUDDENLY I STARTED SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING. I THE THOUGHT THAT THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE. BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON DECEMBER 31ST WHEN I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. I DIDN'T SEE ANY SMOKE, BUT I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THE FUMES WERE COMING FROM THE VENT. THIS NEEDS TO BE CHECKED OUT. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10669503
28,000 miles · Jan 1, 2015
Electrical SystemPower Train
THE CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011 IS COMPROMISED BY HACKING AND TAMPERING AND ALLOWS FOR THE ENDANGERMENT OF THE DRIVE, OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS OR PEDESTRIANS. THE RADIO ANTENNA WILL SOUND OFF AND CONSTANTLY MAKE A ROAMING NOISE AS IF BEING ACCESSED. THIS IS AT EVERY STOP SIGN AND EVERY STOP LIGHT OR EVERY DESTINATION REACHED BY GPS …
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THE CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011 IS COMPROMISED BY HACKING AND TAMPERING AND ALLOWS FOR THE ENDANGERMENT OF THE DRIVE, OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS OR PEDESTRIANS. THE RADIO ANTENNA WILL SOUND OFF AND CONSTANTLY MAKE A ROAMING NOISE AS IF BEING ACCESSED. THIS IS AT EVERY STOP SIGN AND EVERY STOP LIGHT OR EVERY DESTINATION REACHED BY GPS MARKERS. THE CRUZE SYSTEM IS ALLOWING THE 24/7 TRACKING WHEN IT IS USED AND TAMPERING WITH THE INTENT TO CAUSE MALFUNCTION OR ANNOYANCE. THE THROTTLE IS BEING CUT OFF DELIBERATELY AT STOP SIGNS, AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND DESTINATIONS, THE RADIO ANTENNA WILL CONSTANTLY MAKE A ROAMING NOISE "SEARCHING OR ACCESS". THE VEHICLE IS DELIBERATELY BEING USED FOR STALKING BLACKS FOR HATE CRIMES WHILE TESTING OUT VEHICLE HALTING SYSTEMS BY CLEARLY SATELLITE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 100 OR SO TIMES IN THE 3 YEAR I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE AND THERE IS NO REMEDY. WHEN OTHER PERSONS USE MY OWN VEHICLE THESE ISSUE DO NOT ARISE AND I HAVE CONFIRMED THIS WITH OTHER OWNERS, MY VEHICLE IS A UNIQUE OCCURRENCE THAT INVOLVES ALSO A HATE CRIME IN PUBLIC, POLICE STALKING, LAW ENFORCEMENT STALKING, HOME STALKING AND TAMPERING OF ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES I OWN OR USE IN MY HOME. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE AND THE THROTTLE CUT OFFS ARE DELIBERATE AND SPECIFIC. THE THROTTLE AS I SAID ALREADY IS CUT OFF AT A STOP SIGN OR MID ACCELERATION WITH THE INTENT TO REMOVE OPERATOR CONTROL AND HALT THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN ON ONE OCCASION. I HAVE HAD OTHER PEOPLE TEST THE CAR, THESE THINGS DO NOT OCCUR EVEN WHILE I AM IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. ONLY WHEN I AM THE SOLE INDIVIDUAL DRIVING THE VEHICLE ALONE IS THE THROTTLE CUT OFF AND THE LIGHTS TAMPERED WITH INCLUDING THE ANTENNA FOR STALKING AND TRACKING WHERE I GO. THIS IS MY SECOND FILING TO ADDRESS WHITE SUPREMACY UNDER THE COLOR OR LAW THAT INTERFERES WITH PERSONAL PROPERTY AND USE AND CONTROL OF PROPERTY. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10669487
55,450 miles · Dec 29, 2014
Electrical SystemEngine
HEATER AT FIRST DID NOT WORK; DEALER REMOVED AIR BUBBLES AND TOPPED OFF RADIATOR. THE DEALER MECHANICS MENTIONED THAT TYPICALLY THE THERMOSTATS OR TEMPERATURE SENSORS HAVE GONE IN THE CRUZES. 2 WEEKS LATER - SURE ENOUGH, BACK AT DEALERSHIP - NEED 2 TEMPERATURE SENSORS NOW. BASED ON BLOG ACTIVITIES - IT SEEMS LIKE THESE WARRAN…
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HEATER AT FIRST DID NOT WORK; DEALER REMOVED AIR BUBBLES AND TOPPED OFF RADIATOR. THE DEALER MECHANICS MENTIONED THAT TYPICALLY THE THERMOSTATS OR TEMPERATURE SENSORS HAVE GONE IN THE CRUZES. 2 WEEKS LATER - SURE ENOUGH, BACK AT DEALERSHIP - NEED 2 TEMPERATURE SENSORS NOW. BASED ON BLOG ACTIVITIES - IT SEEMS LIKE THESE WARRANT A RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10668736
72,050 miles · Dec 28, 2014
Visibility/wiper
DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AT NIGHT, IN RAIN, AT SPEED, RESULTING IN SEVERE LOSS OF VISION. FOUND THAT WIPER TRANSMISSION INTERMEDIATE LINK SEPARATED FROM LH WIPER TRANSMISSION BELLCRANK AT BALLSOCKET..FURTHER IDENTIFIED PLASTIC BALLSOCKET ON LINK FAILED, AND COULD NOT BE REATTACHED. REPLACED WITH NEW WIPER TRANSMIS…
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DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AT NIGHT, IN RAIN, AT SPEED, RESULTING IN SEVERE LOSS OF VISION. FOUND THAT WIPER TRANSMISSION INTERMEDIATE LINK SEPARATED FROM LH WIPER TRANSMISSION BELLCRANK AT BALLSOCKET..FURTHER IDENTIFIED PLASTIC BALLSOCKET ON LINK FAILED, AND COULD NOT BE REATTACHED. REPLACED WITH NEW WIPER TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY P/N 95971326. OEM FAILED PART IDENTIFIED BY #95971324 DONGYANG 12/10/10 14:16:18 VEHICLE PRIMARILY DRIVEN IN RAINY CLIMATE, WIPERS USED A LOT. NEVER FROZEN TO WINDSHIELD, OR ICE/SNOW BUILDUP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10668600
101,300 miles · Dec 21, 2014
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
I WAS PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION, USE TO MY NORMAL POWER AND ALMOST GOT HIT BECAUSE MY CAR WOULDN'T GO OVER 15MPH FLOORED. THEN LOOKED DOWN AND SAW A ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED, SERVICE STABILI TRAK AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL. SO I TOOK TO A MECHANIC HE HOOKED IT UP AND THE CODE SHOWED UP AS MY THROTTLE BODY POSITION SENSOR. TH…
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I WAS PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION, USE TO MY NORMAL POWER AND ALMOST GOT HIT BECAUSE MY CAR WOULDN'T GO OVER 15MPH FLOORED. THEN LOOKED DOWN AND SAW A ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED, SERVICE STABILI TRAK AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL. SO I TOOK TO A MECHANIC HE HOOKED IT UP AND THE CODE SHOWED UP AS MY THROTTLE BODY POSITION SENSOR. THEY REPLACED IT AND DROVE IT AND IT DROVE FINE FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS. I WAS JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR DID THE SAME THING. I LOST POWER SO FAST THAT I ABOUT GOT REAR ENDED. TOOK IT BACK TO THE BODY SHOP AND SHOWED THE SAME CODE SO THEY REPLACED THE PART AGAIN. AND TWO DAYS AFTER ALL THIS MY CAR IS DOING THIS AGAIN. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT HOW IT LOOSES ENGINE POWER. IT LOOSES IT SO FAST THAT SOMEONE CAN GET HURT EXTREMELY BAD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10667535
82,400 miles · Dec 15, 2014
StructureInjury
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CHROME PLASTIC OVER IS PEALING OFF, WITH SHARP EDGES EXPOSED. IT EASILY CAUSES CUTS, AND SCRATCHES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10664463
79,000 miles · Dec 15, 2014
SteeringCrashInjury
I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD AT AROUND 1030PM. I HAD A BLOW OUT ON MY CAR EARLIER ON THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE SO I HAD PUT A DONUT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE ROAD CURVED LEFT AND AS I WAS TRYING TO TURN MY VEHICLE TO GO AROUND THE CURVE OF THE ROAD MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. IT WAS LOCKED IN A STRAIGHT POSITI…
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I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD AT AROUND 1030PM. I HAD A BLOW OUT ON MY CAR EARLIER ON THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE SO I HAD PUT A DONUT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE ROAD CURVED LEFT AND AS I WAS TRYING TO TURN MY VEHICLE TO GO AROUND THE CURVE OF THE ROAD MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. IT WAS LOCKED IN A STRAIGHT POSITION. I APPLIED MY BRAKES BUT IT WAS TO LATE AND I HIT THE REAR END OF A PARKED SUV ON THE ROAD. I WAS VERY CONFUSED AND I HAD TO TAKE A FIELD SOBRIETY TEST IN WHICH I DID AND I PASSED. I WAS ISSUED A CITATION FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER LOOK OUT. WHAT THE HECK IS THAT? I TOLD EVERYONE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THAT I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING IT WOULD NOT TURN FOR ME, I HAVE HAD 2 LOWER BACK SURGERIES, I NEED ANOTHER ONE, I HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH MY NECK WHICH IS GOING TO REQUIRE SURGERY, AT LEAST ONE SURGERY IF NOT MORE. I NEED TO HAVE MY LEFT KNEE RE DONE ALSO. I HAVE BEEN HAVING MAJOR HEADACHES AND MORE PAIN THAN USUAL SINCE THE ACCIDENT. MY LEFT WRIST GOT SCREWED UP ALSO. I COULD OF EASILY KILLED MYSELF. WELL THEN I GET THIS LETTER SAYING THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE FRICTION AND ACTUALLY STICK IN THE STRAIGHT POSITION. THE REASON BEING IS THAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS WORKERS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLING CRITICAL PARTS ON THE CAR. SO ENGINEERS HAVE CHANGED THE INSTALLATION PROCESSES FOR THE STEERING WHEELS AND TRANSMISSIONS TO MAKE SURE PARTS ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY. WELL IT IS A LITTLE TO LATE FOR THAT FOR ME. MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. I RECEIVED THE LETTER ON DECEMBER 5, 2014. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10664211
26,000 miles · Dec 9, 2014
Engine
I AM NOTIFYING YOU THAT I HAVE HAD MY WATER PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR WHICH WAS BOUGHT IN APRIL OF 2012 WITH 9,000 MILES ON IT, IT SEEMS EVERY FALL I AM REPLACING THE WATER PUMP AS IT HAS SOME SORT OF LEAK INTERNALLY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING TO CONTINUE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. NOW RECENTLY MY TURBO OIL…
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I AM NOTIFYING YOU THAT I HAVE HAD MY WATER PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR WHICH WAS BOUGHT IN APRIL OF 2012 WITH 9,000 MILES ON IT, IT SEEMS EVERY FALL I AM REPLACING THE WATER PUMP AS IT HAS SOME SORT OF LEAK INTERNALLY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING TO CONTINUE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. NOW RECENTLY MY TURBO OIL LINE SPRUNG A LEAK AT 92,000 MILES AND SO DID MY TRANSMISSION OIL LINE SO IT WAS BACK IN THE REPAIR SHOP. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE HEATED SEAT ELEMENT AS THIS HAS BURNT OUT SOMEHOW. THIS CAR HAS BEEN VERY FRUSTRATING MECHANICALLY BUT OTHERWISE LOVE MY CRUZE. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO BESIDES WAIT FOR THE 4TH WATER PUMP TO CLAIM A LEMON UNDER THE LEMON LAW? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10663172
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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