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2012 Chevrolet CRUZE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1221372
Internal NHTSA #	10765351
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	CRUZE
Model Year	2012
File date	11/08/15
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When the car first started messing up it was minor things i noticed: the in dash lighter not working, trunk latch doesn't work except by key, turn signals would glitch, can't use usb & audio cord at same time without it cutting off both completely. Then a couple weeks later i noticed my car had an unusual delay in increasing speed it was as if i had to push it to the floor just to get to 30 mph. Now the most recent event occurred on 9/17/15 which is what's prompting me to file this complaint (keep in mind i've only owned the vehicle for 8 months, purchased at 54k miles currently has 70. 9k) i drove to my house approx 30 min hwy from where i was i got into my car the next morning it didn't start at all. My bf checked the battery voltage & it was too dead to test, with a jumper box my car took approx10 min to even turn over, during the time of me inside the car attempting to start it my steering column locked up, lights in dash, radio system, headlights everything flashing on and off, key was stuck inside ignition, a foul smell & clicking noise is coming from engine, & couldn't lock doors once i turned car off immediately. This all occurred i'd say within a matter of 30 seconds after the car to turned over. Was so freaked out i didn't try to start again for 2-3 min and once i did it started right up. Within 72 hrs i have now seen the stabilitrac service alert, theft alert system needs serviced, along w/ air bags, & battery light flickers on & off. The clicking under my hood has continued, the rotten egg smell from engine comes & goes, dash lights go dim then go back to regular. Drove to o'reillys, they were able to tell me i now have a bad alternator as well. Recall 14801 was issued for reprogram engine control module, getting serviced this week at dealership but could this possibly cause all this?? Especially considering i don't want to be responsible for repairs. Help
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	68492
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SPRINGFIELD, MO
VIN pattern	1G1PF5SC9C7XXXXXX
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
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Vehicle speed	0
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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.
What is Defect?
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 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Chevrolet CRUZE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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