Issue ID | 1261616 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10826094 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 09/02/16 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I just purchased my 2012 chevy cruze 3 months ago, it has 36,000 miles. Last week when i started off to work i got a reduced engine power message and the car would not accelerate. I read the manuel and followed the instructions, turned off the car, waited and restarted,but it still would not accelerate. I checked online for reported problems with the car and found that many people have had the same issue. I called the dealership and was told i could take the car in but would have to pay for any repairs because there was no recall on this problem. A few days later i started the car and it seemed fine so i tried driving it. It was fine for the first 15 minutes but then the reduced engine power light came on again and the car would not accelerate once again. I had to pull off to the side of the road, turn off the car and wait several minutes to be able to drive a short distance before the problem happened again. Thank god i was not on the highway when this happened or i could have been in a terrible accident. I can not believe that with so many owners reporting the same problem there has not been a recall. Also it appears the manufacturer was aware of the problem from the beginning because in the owners manuel they tell you what to do if this should happen. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FORTVILLE, IN |
VIN pattern | 1G1PF5SC5C7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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