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1G1PF5S96B7••••••2011 Chevrolet CRUZE
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2011 Chevrolet CRUZE build (11 vs 7).
11on this build
631on the model
92builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 4Electrical System 3Steering 3Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJul 2017
Reporting an engine fire on sunday july 23, 2017. The 2011 cruze was totaled by the engine fire. The vehicle was stationary parked in front of my home. To my knowledge no mechanical problems. Lindsay chevrolet of woodbridge, va put new front and rear brakes on my car in mid july…
SteeringJul 2025
When I start my vehicle and go over a certain speed it show service abs system it also makes a grinding sound when breaking before that speed is hit it also has a wobbleing steering wheel when breaking at high speeds also when accelerating it will sometimes show engine power…
Power TrainJan 2021
No 2nd or 6st gear in transmission
Air BagsAug 2016
Picked up car from shop after paying over 800.00 and the car stated to smell the car act as if it will catch a fire. Smoke coming out of the vents and under the hood. Called the dealer and no help the service manager will not return my call. I'm out of town two hours from my…
Electrical SystemFeb 2014
2011 chevrolet cruze. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shuts off while driving. *smd the consumer stated she informed gm of the problem, and their response by phone, was that they planned to do nothing and recommended the consumer visit the dealer to have a $400 throttle…
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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 1G1PF5S96B7162451 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.