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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1PC5SB8D7••••••2013 Chevrolet CRUZE
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Chevrolet CRUZE build (19 vs 5).
19on this build
522on the model
104builds in total
3involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 11Power Train 5Electrical System 3Structure 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginecrashDec 2021
Complete engine failure whole driving under normal conditions. Vehicle had all old changes. Engine blown at 98452 miles
SuspensioncrashNov 2014
I was stopped at a stop sign getting ready to cross over hwy to go north bound. A truck came out of nowhere and hit my driver side front end. My air bags didn't deploy. I googled it and saw there is a recall on my vehicle for air bag. I just bought the car 2 weeks ago. Shouldn't…
Power TrainJun 2023
The Water pump failed causing my car to almost stall out and overheating losing power and almost causing me to get hit
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated the vehicle was overheating and suddenly stalling. The contact had to wait a while for the vehicle to cool down before being able to restart the vehicle to continue driving. The contact stated that the overheating alarm…
Fuel/propulsion SystemDec 2020
Starting smelling a very strong smell everytime I would turn on the heater and air. Had this smell one time before and cost me right at $700.00 dollars to fix. Now this is going to cost me right at $1500.00 dollars to fix. The smell is making me sick to my stomach. Can't beleive…
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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 1G1PC5SB8D7310517 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.