2012 Chevrolet Cruze engine and engine cooling problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine started overheating, and a coolant leak was discovered. During the failure, the check engine warning light was displayed, and the message "A/C Off Due to High Engine Temp" was…”
filed Mar 30, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact connected a diagnostic machine to the vehicle and retrieved a DTC code for a failure with the purge valve and the catalytic convertor. The…”
filed Sep 9, 2024
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% |
| 2011 Cruze | 39 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.