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1G1PC5SH3B7••••••2011 Chevrolet CRUZE
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2011 Chevrolet CRUZE build (14 vs 7).
14on this build
631on the model
92builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 5Power Train 4Electrical System 2Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJan 2016
I am a fire investigator I work for the los alamos county fire dept. I investigated a vehicle fire that originated in the engine compartment, vehicle was stationary and had just been driven approx.. 1 hr. The vehicle is listed as having a recall NHTSA campaign number: 12V288000.…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireSep 2011
The 2011 chevy cruze was driven by our daughter, she was driving 35 mph, when she noticed smoke coming out of the hood. She pulled over and in a matter of minutes the car was in flames
Unknown Or OtherAug 2018
The car lunges real bad driving down the road. Leaving a stop light. Very dangerous for my 17 year old
Power TrainMar 2018
Driving along at approximately 35mph out and suddenly the car lost all acceleration. It would go in reverse, but not forward. No check engine light. Added some automatic trans. Fluid and that did not help. Removed the negative terminal from the battery for a few minutes to…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Apr 2015
The cars stability track indicator, anti-theft and several other dash lights including check engine light comes on and the car will not start or allow me to remove the key. I have had this happen on several occasions fortunately not when I am driving however many times while I…
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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 1G1PC5SH3B7172192 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.