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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1PJ5SC5C7••••••2012 Chevrolet CRUZE
This build is quieter than most: 4 complaints against 7 for the average 2012 Chevrolet CRUZE build.
4on this build
765on the model
114builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Power Train 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineFeb 2018
The car was moving down the road, and all of a sudden, the engine light came on, 'AC off due to high engine temperature'- fans kicked on and ran non stop. Coolant was added immediately only to find out that the head cracked- the coolant was running into the oil. This car was not…
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2016
Have a odor coming through hvac system strong odor of hot grease or burning oil on cold days with hear on gets very strong and over a period of time smell gets to you and get sickening feeling. Had dealership check it out and was told gm is aware of problem but is not under…
Power TrainMay 2014
Engine fan keeps running and dealership insists it's norman but it wasn't happening from 2012 through 2014. Happens when I start the car and engine is cold, when sitting at light a light, with air on or off. I bought it brand new. I have the feeling they're waiting for something…
EngineJun 2014
C/s ses light was on. I took car to norman frede chevrolet for repairs. The determined that there was a vacuum leak at the engine cam cover and replaced it - or so they said. Here is the invoice statement: "po171 vac leak at engine cam cover 4060930/0.6 replace engine cam cover.…
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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 1G1PJ5SC5C7172688 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.