# \#cruze **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cruze/10468.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Radiator fan is aggressively loud when idling with A/C on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-is-aggressively-loud-when-idling-with-a-c-on/190007)
**Author:** [@polinas20182001\_184781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/polinas20182001_184781)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-is-aggressively-loud-when-idling-with-a-c-on/190007 "2026-09-14T15:55:32Z")
Every time my car is idling with A/C on (hot or cold), radiator fan kicks in suddenly and super loud, runs on high speeds for 10 seconds and abruptly stops. After 20 to 30 seconds of rest, it happens again, and again, an… --- ## [Is this engine sound normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-engine-sound-normal/197921)
**Author:** [@Mariah234765](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mariah234765)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-engine-sound-normal/197921 "2024-11-07T01:01:33Z")
Chevrolete cruze 1.6 2012 Is this sound normal for this kind of engine ? \[Album\] … --- ## [After dealer service, RPMs running high!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-dealer-service-rpms-running-high/194408)
**Author:** [@darthsmozers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darthsmozers)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-dealer-service-rpms-running-high/194408 "2024-02-26T15:44:30Z")
First timer here, thank you for reading. In January I brought my 2019 Chevy Cruze (50k miles) to the dealer for a state inspection and left with an oil change, new tires, and suggested BG GDI Induction, Transmission Flu… --- ## [Hearing Crunching Sound In 2015 Chevy Cruze - 2 Video Links Included](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hearing-crunching-sound-in-2015-chevy-cruze-2-video-links-included/191068)
**Author:** [@Michelle-Denise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle-Denise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hearing-crunching-sound-in-2015-chevy-cruze-2-video-links-included/191068 "2023-06-09T16:28:27Z")
I have been hearing a crunching sound in my new (used) 2015 Chevrolet Cruz since I bought it on April 27th. The shop could not hear it but I realized that I could record it with my iPad. The sound occurred every time t… --- ## [2012 cruze 1.4 p1101 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cruze-1-4-p1101-code/188494)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cruze-1-4-p1101-code/188494 "2023-01-15T14:12:34Z")
Hello. This is my first time posting here and need help with my car. Sorry if I incorrectly post this wrong. So, I recently cleaned my maf sensor hoping it would clear the code but it’s still there. The car runs okay to… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - headlight flicker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-headlight-flicker/186018)
**Author:** [@rryanjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rryanjones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-headlight-flicker/186018 "2022-08-29T11:39:14Z")
Headlight flicker on and off when in auto on --- ## [2012 Chevy Cruze turbo and catalytic converter bad again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-cruze-turbo-and-catalytic-converter-bad-again/185477)
**Author:** [@Cwalther1313\_178047](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cwalther1313_178047)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-cruze-turbo-and-catalytic-converter-bad-again/185477 "2022-07-29T12:15:32Z")
I’m in need of some advice for my Chevy Cruze. Bought it less than 6 months ago. The turbo and catalytic converter were replaced at 138K miles before I bought it. Now at 148K miles, I’m getting the following engine cod… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze losing antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-losing-antifreeze/185368)
**Author:** [@ArleneAustin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArleneAustin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-losing-antifreeze/185368 "2022-07-24T18:32:35Z")
losinf antifreeze/ can’t find leak?? --- ## ['17 Chev Cruze Service power steering warning, abs , traction control, brake and power steering lights on, will start but stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17-chev-cruze-service-power-steering-warning-abs-traction-control-brake-and-power-steering-lights-on-will-start-but-stuck-in-park/184385)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17-chev-cruze-service-power-steering-warning-abs-traction-control-brake-and-power-steering-lights-on-will-start-but-stuck-in-park/184385 "2022-05-30T13:56:38Z")
2017 Chev Cruze with a little over 4000 kms on it. Service power steering warning, abs , traction control, brake and power steering lights on, will start but stuck in park. I’ve searched other forums and have found man… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Cruze - 61 tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-61-tire-pressure/182960)
**Author:** [@Epmiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Epmiller)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-61-tire-pressure/182960 "2022-03-15T17:08:58Z")
Is 61 tire pressure safe --- ## [Krown drilling holes for rust protection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/krown-drilling-holes-for-rust-protection/180683)
**Author:** [@94Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/94Mustang)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/krown-drilling-holes-for-rust-protection/180683 "2021-11-17T22:21:39Z")
I will be taking my car to Krown for the first time, and somebody told me that they drill holes to get to the inside of the panels. My car is a Chevy Cruze if that makes any difference. What are your thoughts on this? Sh… --- ## [Cat replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-replacement/178489)
**Author:** [@professord14\_176559](https://community.cartalk.com/u/professord14_176559)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-replacement/178489 "2021-08-26T13:43:49Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze 120k miles I changed the Cat but the PO420 code on my scan tool came lean bank 1 but it comes up 2 time before changing my front cat it come up 3 times on my scan tool trying to figure out wh… --- ## [Coolant leaked out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaked-out/178882)
**Author:** [@michpinz\_176824](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michpinz_176824)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaked-out/178882 "2021-08-25T23:23:49Z")
After driving 10 miles, turned car off and coolant poured out from under car. Didn’t overheat. No idiot light came on. Checked for leaks. 8 hours later, reservoir tank at 1/3, not leaking at all. I did top off the tank … --- ## [2014 Cruze unknown fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cruze-unknown-fumes/177948)
**Author:** [@chrisivision](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisivision)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cruze-unknown-fumes/177948 "2021-07-10T15:53:44Z")
I’ve been frustrated with my Cruze on and off for the last 3 years. Not sure why I haven’t traded it in yet but I like the car when the smell isn’t unbearable. Three years ago, after routine maintenance I started getting… --- ## [Bad Fuel Millage after switching spark plugs and coil socket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-fuel-millage-after-switching-spark-plugs-and-coil-socket/176865)
**Author:** [@Sarasantillan90\_175278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarasantillan90_175278)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-fuel-millage-after-switching-spark-plugs-and-coil-socket/176865 "2021-05-18T14:21:13Z")
Hello everyone! I was hoping someone could help me out with a quick question. I recently had my spark plugs and ignition coil socket replaced and noticed once I had everything put back together that my fuel mileage start… --- ## [New to building and have a few questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-building-and-have-a-few-questions/176509)
**Author:** [@RedHeadRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedHeadRacer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-building-and-have-a-few-questions/176509 "2021-05-03T16:03:43Z")
I’m new to building cars and have a basic understanding of engines and etc. I have a 2012 chevy cruze 1.4 L with a manual transmission. I bought this car in hopes of making it some kind of sleeper build. The issues I’m h… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze - do I really have to replace the whole intake manifold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-do-i-really-have-to-replace-the-whole-intake-manifold/174887)
**Author:** [@Gaillard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gaillard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-do-i-really-have-to-replace-the-whole-intake-manifold/174887 "2021-02-10T23:58:42Z")
The little flapper valve under the Air Intake Emissions and Ventilation hose that attaches to the Intake Manifold is gone.! I was told the whole intake manifold needs to be replaced.!! The turbo is pressurizing the crank… --- ## [Oil plug fell out; engine shot; servicer won't accept blame!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-plug-fell-out-engine-shot-servicer-wont-accept-blame/116031)
**Author:** [@John24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John24)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-plug-fell-out-engine-shot-servicer-wont-accept-blame/116031 "2020-11-09T19:03:29Z")
2011 Cruze LT Turbo - well maintained - last oil change Dec 2017 at local GM dealers - only place car maintained and all oil changes there. On hwy and large warning sign and audible - stop car and engine. Out of town GM … --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze smoke under the hood when using the heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-smoke-under-the-hood-when-using-the-heat/170833)
**Author:** [@Lonny22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lonny22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-smoke-under-the-hood-when-using-the-heat/170833 "2020-10-05T18:30:16Z")
Why when using the heat, smoke comes underneath the hood on the left side and Burt fumes comes inside the car? --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze clutch freezes when temperatures drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-clutch-freezes-when-temperatures-drop/170330)
**Author:** [@darryl17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darryl17)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-clutch-freezes-when-temperatures-drop/170330 "2020-09-25T15:32:13Z")
when the temp drops below frizzing the clutch freezes. --- ## [Dealership messed up my air filter- What to do when I confront them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-messed-up-my-air-filter-what-to-do-when-i-confront-them/169741)
**Author:** [@Sierra-7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sierra-7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-messed-up-my-air-filter-what-to-do-when-i-confront-them/169741 "2020-09-10T01:46:50Z")
I’ll try to make this brief. Friday I took my 2017 Chevy Cruze to the dealership closest to my house (bout a mile away) for an oil change and routine maintenance. While I was there the person working with me suggested I … --- ## [Car overheating Chevy Cruze 2012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-chevy-cruze-2012/167996)
**Author:** [@Td401\_169304](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Td401_169304)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-chevy-cruze-2012/167996 "2020-07-29T00:23:00Z")
I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze 1.4 cylinder. While driving it started to overheat and I got an alarm on dash saying to turn a/c off due to overheat. The temp gauge shot up and pulled over to let the car cool down. I hooked up… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Cruze Remote Starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-remote-starter/166670)
**Author:** [@DallasLG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DallasLG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-remote-starter/166670 "2020-07-01T18:42:54Z")
Hey there. I own a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited LT Turbo. It was in an accident about a year ago, and ever since then the remote starter has failed to work. The connection between the fob and the car is fine, it will beg… --- ## [Bad performance, need ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-performance-need-ideas/165041)
**Author:** [@Jacob-Jensen-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob-Jensen-1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-performance-need-ideas/165041 "2020-05-31T02:09:47Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy cruse LT. It has about 107500 miles on it… The check engine light is not on but the performance has gotten bad. It does not like getting up and go anymore. The fuel economy is has gotten bad. I’ve tak… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Cruze keeps overheating after head gasket repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-keeps-overheating-after-head-gasket-repair/163914)
**Author:** [@DoraniaLebron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoraniaLebron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-keeps-overheating-after-head-gasket-repair/163914 "2020-05-06T03:09:54Z")
Over heating, AC shut down, Replaced headgasset one year ago, over heating again, replaced, radiator hose, turn on AC over heated again. Dealer said they fix it, and it over heated the next day. mileage 93,046. --- ## [2011 Chevy Cruze Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-cruze-overheating/134284)
**Author:** [@thegodxcel\_148080](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegodxcel_148080)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-cruze-overheating/134284 "2020-04-28T20:26:00Z")
Hello, I have an issue with my 2011 Chevy Cruze 1.4 Eco Turbo POS (Excuse my french). So far we have changed the purge connector valve, A/C Compressor clutch (Which I had to buy the whole thing to get the clutch), and a… --- ## [Frozen rear breaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-rear-breaks/163225)
**Author:** [@Jo\_Stevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo_Stevens)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-rear-breaks/163225 "2020-04-23T12:55:37Z")
I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze manual transmission that has been sitting in the garage for several months with a dead battery. After installing a new one the rear breaks are locked/froze. Car was operating fine before this. … --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze won’t start after refueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-won-t-start-after-refueling/157573)
**Author:** [@WallaceWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WallaceWhite)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-won-t-start-after-refueling/157573 "2020-03-28T15:35:54Z")
I ran out of gas (I think) and after refueling, she won’t start. I’ve pushed the valve stem on the fuel bar and gas shoots to the windshield. I pulled the coil pack and checked for spark and it’s good. I don’t have any… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - scary sputter at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-scary-sputter-at-idle/160581)
**Author:** [@feliciahurrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/feliciahurrell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-scary-sputter-at-idle/160581 "2020-03-09T13:46:06Z")
while idling at traffic light it gives a sputter like it is lurching forward, very noticeable scares the crap out of me…please help diagnostic states that nothing is wrong electronically. --- ## [2014 Chevy Cruze Engine light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-cruze-engine-light-issue/160553)
**Author:** [@creighton.wodarski\_164793](https://community.cartalk.com/u/creighton.wodarski_164793)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-cruze-engine-light-issue/160553 "2020-03-08T21:18:20Z")
Hello everyone, I am a new member of this group, and I am a new driver; I got my license back in November, and was given my mothers car-a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. I use it to drive to church, go to a bookstore I frequent o… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cruze/10468.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cruze)