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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1PC5SH5B7••••••2011 Chevrolet CRUZE
That is about average for the 2011 Chevrolet CRUZE — 7 complaints per build across 92 builds.
10on this build
631on the model
92builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 6Service Brakes 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemDec 2024
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the brake lights, power locks, and windshield wipers were inoperable. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to disengage after turning off the vehicle. The contact had to hold a button underneath the…
Power TrainJul 2021
Unknown. When stopping then going to accelerate again the engine acts like it’s in nuetrual and revs the engine up then causing it to jerk forward. This happens at almost every stop
SteeringMay 2016
Loss of power steering during driving, radio flickers on and off while driving, while pressing brake while stopped the car continues to jump forward - city driving on highway and streets. Began happening one month after I purchased car on 4/3/2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jan 2015
The first occurrence happened on jan. 20th 2015 on my way to work, twice. I noticed because the radio turned off and the service esp flashed with the traction light coming on with multiple other lights flashing. All of this including the radio flashed/turned off and on for about…
Service BrakesMar 2011
The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet cruze. While the contact was driving approximately 15 mph the brake pedal became spongy upon application, followed by an extensive delayed response. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for…
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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 1G1PC5SH5B7288736 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.