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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1PH5SB2D7127521 · Checked Sep 9, 2026
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1G1PH5SB2D7•••••• 2013 Chevrolet CRUZE

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 5 for the average 2013 Chevrolet CRUZE build.

3on this build
522on the model
104builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Engine 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Electrical System Jan 2023
I have replaced the pvc valve cover 3times and the engine coolant housing 4 times with in 2years. The vehicle still leaks coolant even though all hoses connections and reservoir has been replaced. The ground cable has been replaced twice. The car warning dash comes on saying…
Engine Jan 2013
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to glendora chevrolet (1959…
Electrical System Jul 2018
The chevy eco cruze has been giving me problems from the start. I was driving with the AC on and came to a signal light when the AC shuts of & comes back on. Also at the signal light I thaught I had gotten a tap from the back from another vehicle because the car jerked. Turned…

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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 1G1PH5SB2D7127521 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.