Everything NHTSA's vPIC database knows about this exact vehicle:
Decoding from NHTSA…
Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
The decode above is what this vehicle is. For what it's been through — accidents, title brands, odometer, theft/total-loss and previous owners — pull a full history report.
NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1G1PC5SH2C7••••••2012 Chevrolet CRUZE
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2012 Chevrolet CRUZE build (17 vs 7).
17on this build
765on the model
114builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedPower Train 5Service Brakes 3Electrical System 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMar 2017
This car was stopped making a left turn with it was impacted in the rear by another car at 55 to 60 mph. The driver heard a sound like a gun shot the car filled with smoke. No air bags deployed. The dash board alarm is service air bags
Electrical SystemfireJan 2015
The contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that while in a residential driveway, the vehicle caught on fire without warning. The vehicle was destroyed. It was unknown if a fire or police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Service BrakescrashAug 2013
The contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, she applied the brakes and the vehicle began to skid, crashing into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The…
Power TrainFeb 2025
Had a 3-5-R wave plate failure. Symptoms started at around 87,000 miles. Bouncing/jerking when put into reverse. 5th gear slams hard into gear when upshifting and downshifting, making it feel like I have been rear ended. Now 3rd gear is starting to shift hard like 5th. Soon I'll…
EngineMay 2021
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the temperature gauge was fluctuating on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle for several…
Read all 17 complaints on this exact buildFull text, search by keyword, and the systems that fail most on cars built like yours.Unlock with Pro →
Owner complaints…
Now the whole model — all 114 builds of it, not just this build. Same NHTSA reports, wider net:
Loading owner complaints…
PRO
Upgrade to Pro
You know what it is. Find out what it's worth.
Exact value for this VIN, adjusted for mileage
The original window sticker and factory options
Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1PC5SH2C7268011 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.