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1G1PF5SC3C7••••••2012 Chevrolet CRUZE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Chevrolet CRUZE build (15 vs 7).
15on this build
765on the model
114builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 9Electrical System 4Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashAug 2018
My son was driving by himself when he hit a pole. After the accident he said he could not move the steering wheel to avoid the pole. He said it stuck
Seat BeltsMar 2020
I got in the car put my seat belt on left my house to go to the grocery store and I heard a ding sound like I had not clicked my seat belt in. I thought this is odd I tried to unlock it by pushing on the button but it would not pop out I had a toenail clipper in my purse and…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2019
My car started jerking, fan running constant, and over heating. I have brought it to the same dealership dave gill chevrolet for service 5 times and every time they fix an issue comes back and the engine light comes on and I have to bring it back
EngineOct 2018
While driving down the road still within city list, the car began making a knocking noise, the check engine light came on and a low oil pressure warning flashed. After taking it to a local mechanic we were told that the engine is blown with 122k miles on it
Power TrainJan 2017
Violent jerking when switching from park to other gears. Sluggish acceleration flashing d
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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 1G1PF5SC3C7116119 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.