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2012 Chevrolet CRUZE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1215588
Internal NHTSA #	10760762
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	CRUZE
Model Year	2012
File date	18/08/15
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving home from work on the highway doing about 60-65 miles per hour. The car was driving fine but it suddenly started to loose speed and power. Then the check engine light came on and the car stalled. I was able to make it to the shoulder safely but traffic was flying by me at varying speeds from 50-75 mph. The vehicle stalled within 30 seconds of me noticing the loss of power and the gauges did not show any warning lights of heating or empty gas tank. I allowed the car to cool down for about 10 minutes after popping the hood open and then i attempted to start it. No luck. The starter was cranking but the engine would not turn. The engine tried to turn on as if i kept the key turned in the on position. I allowed the car to cool down for another 40 minutes (with the hood open) as it was a hot day, 87f, i attempted again and the same starting noise came, but the car never turned back on. I had to call a tow truck and spend $130 to take it home. I'm glad that i was alone and that it was during the day. Imagine if this happened at night in a winter icy road when i have my family with me!!! Wow... This situation scared me and now i'm not sure if i should use the car for anymore for road trips with the family, its dangerous. The interior also smells like antifreeze fluid when i turn on the heat in winter time. That is another issue!!!. I hope to hear form gm. Thank you
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	26000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DETROIT, MI
VIN pattern	1G1PC5SH3C7XXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
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	65
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Chevrolet CRUZE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Chevrolet CRUZE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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