2011 Chevrolet Cruze engine and engine cooling problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruz. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot (H). Upon checking the coolant level, the contact discovered that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir…”
filed Jun 25, 2024
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of engine oil was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, oil was leaking from the engine compartment onto the floor of the garage. The vehicle had been serviced on multiple…”
filed Mar 28, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 12V288000 · Jun 22, 2012
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cruze | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Cruze | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 Cruze | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 Cruze | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Cruze | 17 | 2% |
| 2013 Cruze | 24 | 4% |
| 2012 Cruze | 44 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.