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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1BE5SM3H7••••••2017 Chevrolet CRUZE
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2017 Chevrolet CRUZE build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
194on the model
77builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Seats 2Exterior Lighting 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SeatscrashJan 2025
In a rear end collision to my Chevrolet Cruze my driver seat back broke on the left side causing my torso to twist in the accident. This caused disc protrusions in my lumbar and thoracic spine. Vehicle was totaled
EngineMay 2026
The engine has excessive blow by from the oil filler cap. Having a misfire on cylinder number 1 and idling rough. There are several threads online concerning this issue being caused by worn pistons and piston rings
Electrical SystemJul 2018
The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet cruze. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the ignition and steering were inoperable. The vehicle was towed to mirak chevrolet (1125 massachusetts ave, arlington, ma 02476, (781) 641-6801) where it was diagnosed…
Exterior LightingDec 2017
The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the high mount brake lamp failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to buchanan automotive inc (1035 e main st, waynesboro, pa) where it was diagnosed that the washers would need to be replaced. The…
EngineAug 2023
The Service Stabilitrak light came on at the same time as the check engine light. When this happened the first time I had it checked, it gave the Code P1101. I payed to having the Massive air flow sensor fix, than a few days after having massive air flow sensor replaced.The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1BE5SM3H7231994 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.