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Problems with 2011 Chevrolet Cruze ENGINE

On average, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze starts to “feel” problems with the ENGINE and its various aspects after 69 674 miles.

Recently reported ENGINE problems on 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

We have a loss of engine power at any speed and two errors come up, "service stabilitrack" and "service traction control" . engine loses power and cannot maintain speed especially dangerous when trying to maintain freeway speeds. also happens at low speeds, 10 to 25 mph. therefore it can happen at any speed. can reset by removing battery cable, but will happen again within a day or two. this issue started about 6 months ago. happens all the time now and is very dangerous. went on line and found blogs where other people are also having this same issue. they are the ones that suggested we take off the battery cable to reset. we checked all the fuses as one blog said and they are all ok. called chevy dealer and they had no recall and wanted 100 dollars to look at it and then decide if it fell under warranty. purchased car at 43,000 miles, currently at 73,000 miles. the issue used to happen from time to time now it happens all the time. there should be a recall for this issue. the dealership does not think it is covered by the warranty but will not say until we take it in to have it serviced. we might add we have a standard transmission as this may different than the automatic transmissions. trying to shift without any engine power is a process in terror on the freeway. *tr

6 to 8 recalls...and the transmission jerks when you take off from a stop since day one. keep taking to dealer and they claim to not find anything. (1/17/2011-now) the brake peddle switch had to be replaced. (1/2014) the spark plugs and coil pack had to be replaced due to the spark plug being tightened to tight from the factory! engine light came on indicated the service traction control system. (3/12/2014) was driving home from work as always and the engine light came on and indicated that the ac cut off due to engine over heating. (3/21/2014) this car has been a lemon from day one. it stays in the dealer service more that we drive it... *tr

Coolant smell in cabin. been back to dealer approx. 5 times, replaced a coolant hose, thermostat housing, and now told by dealer there is no fix. there is a fix, put a new engine in, it's already been out for a leaking rear main seal. sixteen months and 17,000 miles of old car smell in a new car, tired of it.

I have a chevrolet cruze, i bought it in october of 2010; after a few months i discovered that my car was shifting roughly. i also noticed that my car would not gain speed at a normal rate. i have fought for 2 years to have my car inspected and repairs to be done; nothing has come of it yet. i notified gm with the issue and was told that they would put in a new transmission. i was also notified that the issue would persist, it is the way my model transmission works. i know this is a safety concern, my car has already left me stranded once. i believe that gm is going under the radar and just trying to appease me with a new transmission. i also believe that more can be done for the problems that persist in my car and gm is refusing for it to be done. my car is a safety hazard from the numerous recalls to the transmission and computer defects. gm is trying to push me into accepting an amount that is less then half of what i have paid into the car or take the transmission. i have no other options from them. i would very much appreciate some guidance in this matter. thank you *tr

My 2011 chevy cruze has an acceleration hesitation. starting about 2 months after i bought the car in 2010 the issue began. when i need to accelerate in certain situations such as pulling out on a road, passing another vehicle, accelerating after reducing speed, etc. etc. the car loses power when i step on the gas for three-five seconds before slowly responding and accelerating to where i need it to be. it's as if the car dies for a few seconds. those few seconds are always in situations when i need to be moving. i brought the car in to the dealership and was told that it was normal.the issue is getting worse so i brought the car in to dealership again and was told there was nothing wrong.my car was in for other recalls and they gave me a loaner 2013 cruze to drive. the newer cruze did not have the hesitation problem at all, it drove beautifully. there are thousands of people with the same year, make and model that have this same issue. it is dangerous!! just because no one that we know of hasn't died yet that doesn't mean that there isn't an issue. the 2011 cruze is unsafe and someone needs to do something about it. *tr

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