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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1PC5SB9D7••••••2013 Chevrolet CRUZE
This build draws 6.6× more complaints than the average 2013 Chevrolet CRUZE build (33 vs 5).
33on this build
521on the model
104builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 14Steering 9Power Train 7Electrical System 5
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2017
"takata recall" we were going to church on sunday morning , it was a raining day , I was driving at 35-38 mph in a zone 40 mph . I was approaching to a curve when I intended to brake, the car slipped to the left all the way , it dont braked, it dont turn on the sensor to…
SteeringNov 2023
Traction control warning pops up and steering stops, even while driving. Motor shuts down and smells like fuel in water res
EngineNov 2023
Recall Bulletin: 14371B; water pump leaked causing a crack in the coolant reservoir, The dealership in charge of repair stated that the leak caused permanent engine damage and was now undrivable and needed a new engine. Coolant (anti-freeze) is very hazardous to your health and…
Power TrainJun 2022
I just bought the car and it is over heating and the turbo is acting up high RPMs and not shifting correctly and shakes at 60 mph
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she noticed smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. A message indicating that coolant was overheating was displayed. The contact veered to side of the road. The contact stated…
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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 1G1PC5SB9D7187617 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.