Issue ID | 1685919 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11351900 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/08/20 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Clutch pedal drops to the floor and sticks, does not return. Occasionally sticking point is high enough that it is still possible to shift gears. Sometimes the engagement point is too low and gearshifting becomes impossible unless driver can perfectly rev-match and float into the gear. Chevy service department came back with tsb #pip5558c for debris stuck in small orifice in hydraulic line and estimated ~1500 in repair costs on a car that only has 40k miles, as the clutch system is not covered under the powertrain warranty- why???? It is very dangerous to suddenly and without warning become unable to shift gears in a manual car. This problem has happened to me ~5 times in three weeks, sometimes while stopped at a light or stop sign and sometimes while driving at speed. Pedal can be pulled up into normal position by foot or hand but hydraulic pressure does not return, thus clutch is useless. This issue appears to be very common as there are numerous threads on the website cruzetalk. Com related to the issue and tsb. The fact that there even is a tsb for this issue speaks to its prevalence. For gm to ignore this dangerous fault in their vehicles is irresponsible at best. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROCKINGHAM, VA |
VIN pattern | 1G1BG5SE5H7XXXXXX |
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 | 70 |
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