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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1PA5SH3E7445612 · Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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1G1PA5SH3E7•••••• 2014 Chevrolet CRUZE

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650on the model
116builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 3 Engine 3 Visibility/wiper 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System Mar 2023
I believe it is the ignition switch, my car has been chugging or hesitating while driving and you can also feel it when you are sitting idling and while one the park position. I’ve also read that there are several others that own a cruze and have this issue. Sometimes as well…
Vehicle Speed Control Aug 2021
The car keeps overheating and it has been to the mechanic multiple times and the problem exist. If I get on the highway my transmission hot engine idle light comes on. I have had a transmission replaced and a lot of other things repaired and the issue continues
Seat Belts Jun 2020
Passenger front side seat belt wont latch
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Feb 2020
My stabily track lights are on during motion
Visibility/wiper Nov 2018
Today while driving in rain/snow mix my drivers side windshield wiper went left and hung up on the drivers window, pulled off the interstate and put it back on to the windshield and its lifeless, the passenger side is still operating fine, wiper blades were 2 months old so it…
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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 1G1PA5SH3E7445612 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.