Issue ID | 1455816 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11081145 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 09/03/18 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Three transmission failures in 5-1/2 years, with total mileage approximately 45,000.. All three failures occurred on interstates, resulting in loss of power & drivability causing immediate and severe danger of high-speed collision form other traffic. First failure in april 2013 after 6 months of ownership, under 1,500 miles. Clutch plate disintegrated. Problem was determined to be a factory defect of the transmissiom; car was repaired by gm (not replaced). In may 2014 complained to dealer (hawk chevrolet of bridgeview) of problems with clutch - that it was falling to the floor, there was difficulty shifting. Dealer claimed to be unable to find any problem. Complaimed of same problem in october 2014 (gm case 71-1379518666); again dealer "unable to find a problem". 2nd failure occurred august 2015; clutch plate was stuck to transaxle. Mileage was 14,500. Gm case #8-1545250753. Gm tried to attribute failure to "normal wear". Ultimate covered the repair but refused to admit any defect. 3rd failure occurred march 9, 2018. Again, clutch pedal fell to floor and car became undrivable. Car was towed to dealer. Gm case #8-4000371239. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BRIDGEVIEW, IL |
VIN pattern | 1G1PK5SC9C7XXXXXX |
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 | 55 |
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