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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1PE5SB8E7423170 · Checked Aug 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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1G1PE5SB8E7•••••• 2014 Chevrolet CRUZE

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646on the model
116builds in total
Most reported Engine 4 Electrical System 3 Visibility 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Jan 2026
Constant overheating issues with coolant loss. I have changed so many parts in this engine to correct the issue and nothing is working. There are far too many complaints online with this specific model. Why hasn’t there been a recall on this issue? This is a safety concern…
Power Train Jun 2019
The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was very loose. Additionally, while driving there was an abnormal popping and metallic sound detected. The vehicle loss motive power while accelerating, with the…
Electrical System Feb 2019
To whom it may concern, I would like to file a complaint on the safety hazard caused by faulty blind spot detectors on chevy cruzes. I started receiving a notification on my dashboard that the blind spot alert system needed service. Only a week later I was receiving…
Unknown Or Other Dec 2017
Radio or touch panel restarted then vehicle began shaking and making vibration noises enigine noises error light began flashing and stability track was on the driver information center about a mile further down the road everything cleared up to include the flashing engine light.…
Visibility Jan 2017
The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the sun roof shattered while the vehicle was parked in the driveway. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000
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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 1G1PE5SB8E7423170 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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