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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1PH5S91B7••••••2011 Chevrolet CRUZE
That is about average for the 2011 Chevrolet CRUZE — 7 complaints per build across 92 builds.
7on this build
632on the model
92builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Electrical System 3Power Train 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMay 2020
The 'AC off due to high engine temp' warning keeps coming on, the AC won't work and the temp gauge goes back to zero. We have had the engine coolant temp sensor replaced and the radiator temp sensor replaced also and we are still having this issue! Along with the dash and power…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Dec 2016
Had car 6 months and transmission was slipping and not shifting properly had no power really it would go but had lots of delay and would jerk when it would finally go into gear. I took it to shop had to get transmission rebuilt well 3000 dollars later and them saying it was good…
Power TrainMay 2016
2016 ecm reprogramming recall ever since I brought my car in for the recall in 2016 to have the ecm reprogrammed, I have had severe issues with very rough idling, slow acceleration, and inconsistent fuel usage. Check engine light comes on and lists several sensors that need to…
Electrical SystemApr 2014
After the service date of april 21, 2014, for a coolant leak. I was notified by a service adviser that the engine service light was on which was not on prior to my visit. The engine service indicator light on the dash is still coming on and off based upon I would guess a number…
Service BrakesNov 2013
Brake peddle becomes very hard in forward or reverse and will stop the car
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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 1G1PH5S91B7284869 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.