Problems with 2012 Chevrolet Cruze VISIBILITY

In 2014 my car had an issue where it started over heating. the car was previously part of a recall for the water pump breaking. this caused my car heating and cooling system not to work properly. this can be dangerous if driving and it happened while i was driving. i just had the same issue on october 20 of 2016. *tr

Gm has a defective drivers side windshield wiper system that failed/stopped working while i was driving on the highway in the pouring rain. this situation can and will kill somebody. thankfully i was able to pull over and had tools to remove the drivers side windshield wiper and plastic wiper motor cover to re-attach the windshield wiper linkage. otherwise i would have had to call roadside asst. below the plastic windshield wiper cover, there is the windshield wiper motor and linkage. there is a 6 inch arm that comes off the wiper motor with an upside down bowl. the half bowl attaches to a 3 inch arm with a half a ball at the end of it that faces upwards. the half ball then is attached below the bolt/nut that holds your windshield wiper on the car. gm says it is not covered under warranty. so does chevy dealership. cup and ball attachment system in the wiper motor linkage with no clip to stop it from popping off. gm question reference #[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that the inside of the vehicle smelled like burning plastic and the windows on the vehicle fogged up. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer three times before they were able to determine that the heating core caused the fog. the heating coil was replaced but the contact stated that the vehicle then smelled of burning coolant and plastic. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 25,900.

The heater blows air at 215 degrees causing the heater vents to become very hot, and untouchable. the owner is unable to use the heater fully because it is like being in a sauna. gm knows about the problem, but has no resolution because the issue is a design issue. the owner is proceeding with the lemon law. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze ltz. the contact stated the rear view mirror was automatic dimming light and it doesn't function as it should. when someone is driving behind him with their headlights on it caused a glare in the mirror which obscured his vision. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised him that they would replace the mirror with one that had tint in it. after having the rear view mirror replaced, the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 150. updated 03/05/12*lj updated 03/07/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 to 80 mph, he would hear wind entering the vehicle from the drivers side window. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure may be a manufacturers defect and was present on all the new vehicles. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 2,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. the contact was driving 12 mph during a rain storm when the wipers were activated but would only operate extremely slow. the contact pulled over because he was unable to see the roadway because of the faulty wipers. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the wiper speed was slower than normal. the contact called the manufacturer but the manufacturer provided no assistance. the contact was concerned with the safety of driving the vehicle during inclement weather. the failure mileage was 5,000. updated 11/14/11 *bf updated 11/21/11