Issue ID | 1395511 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11011317 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 23/07/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze eco. While driving various speeds, a "turn air conditioner off, engine overheating" message appeared. The contact turned off the air conditioner; however, several minutes later, an "engine overheating" message displayed. The contact parked the vehicle, turned off the engine, and waited ten minutes. The contact was able to drive the vehicle without any warning messages appearing. However, later in the day, the engine overheating message displayed again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (firestone complete auto care 1031 mt zion rd, morrow, ga 30260 (770) 225-1530) where it was diagnosed with a thermostat housing and thermostat failure which needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact was informed by the mechanic that the vehicle was designed to withstand the heat conditions in a state such as georgia. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,695. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74695 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | STOCKRIDGE, GA |
VIN pattern | 1G1PJ5SC3C7XXXXXX |
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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