Issue ID | 1034264 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10560521 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/03/12 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Coolant smell inside vehicle cabin and outside of vehicle. Noticed when i first purchased the car during the winter. This occurs after extended drives, typically more than 30 minutes, during cold weather when using the heat. Problem has progressively gotten worse. Gm has looked into it approximately 8 times. 4 repair attempts (coolant reservoir cap replacement, water pump, coolant reservoir modification and hvac assembly replacement). Problem has not been resolved. Internet search has revealed many owners experiencing the same condition, as well as a class action law suit due to the coolant smell inside the vehicle cabin. This is a health risk to all occupants. Further research revealed affected models include the: cruze, malibu and sonic. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 900 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MARLBOROUGH, MA |
VIN pattern | 1G1PF5SC9C7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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