Issue ID | 1462407 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11089688 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 19/04/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle jerked and the traction and engine indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed smoke occasionally underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine cylinder misfired and that the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The technician referred the contact to the dealer (walker chevrolet, 3940 carothers pkwy, franklin, tn 37067, 615-538-5184) where it was also diagnosed that the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000. *tt consumer stated cracked turbo is occuring in this vehicles also turbo and cataltic converter went out 2 weeks later updated 6/15/18*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COLLEGE GROVE, TN |
VIN pattern | 1G1PG5SB6D7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/08/14 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CARMAX |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | MADISON |
Dealer's state code | TN |
Dealer's ZIP code | 37115 |