Nov 21, 2015Visibility & wipers
THIS MORNING THERE WAS FROST ON MY WINDSHIELD I STARTED MY DEFROST WHEN FROST WAS MELTING I TURNED ON WIPERS TO REMOVE MELTED FROST MY DRIVER SIDE WIPER STARTED SKIPPING AND THEN STUCK IN THE VERTICAL POSITION AND NOW ITS LOOSE AND DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY.
NHTSA ODI 10795222
Nov 14, 2015Speed controlElectronic Stability Control (esc)
STABILITY TRAC AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT APPEARS, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. EXPERIENCED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES. DUE TO THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER I WAS NEARLY STRUCK BY A BIG RIG. DEALER CAN NOT IDENTIFY CODES ONLY CODE THAT APPEARED WAS PO171,FUEL TRIM LEAN CODE WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALER, DEALER CLAIMS ORIGINAL COMPLAINT WAS TIED TO THE P0171 CODE. WHILE DRIVING HOME EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND ROUGH SHIFTING. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR INDICATORS APPEARED. VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE BURNT OIL, AND NOTICED A LOUD TICKING NOISE. NOTIFIED DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT IS NORMAL VEHICLE WILL BE FINE AFTER 400 MILES OF DRIVING. MY FAMILIES LIFE WILL BE PLACED IN JEAPORDY FOR THE NEXT 400 MILES. THE UNRESPONSIVE ACCELERATION AND SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI 10790420
Nov 7, 2015Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemElectronic Stability Control (esc)
HAVE HAD REPEATED ISSUES WITH SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING AND THEN POWER BEING REDUCED TO VEHICLE, CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS; FOLLOWING RECALL TO REPROGRAM COMPUTER ENGINE FAN RAN CONTINUALLY FOR DAYS; CAR DIED WHEN STARTONG, DEALER REPLACED COMPUTER TRIED TO RETURN WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, NOW STABILITRAK ISSUE HAS RECURRED AGAIN. NOT CONFIDENT THAT DEALERSHIP HAS ANY CLUE WHAT IS REALLY WRONG WITH THIS CAR. THE DEALERSHIP'S MOST RECENT GUESS IS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION BUT THAT THEY ARE GETTING A CODE THEY DON'T RECOGNIZE.
NHTSA ODI 10788973
Oct 29, 2015Engine
A RECALL ON THE VALVE- COVER GASKET POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE FROM OIL LEAKAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE LOCAL PAPER, BUT NOT ON MY MAKE/MODEL. I HAVE THE OIL LEAKAGE AND CAN SMELL IT BURNING OFF SOMETHING. THIS WAS NOT A PROBLEM UNTIL AFTER THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO REBUILD MY TRANSMISSION. MY CAR HAS 74,000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI 10786908
Oct 22, 2015
WHEN THE CABIN HEATING SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED IN COOL/COLD WEATHER.(THE TEMP SETTING INDICATOR TO MAX HEAT AND THE CAR ENGINE IS AT THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGE). THERE IS A BURNT RUBBER SMELL OR EXHAUST SMELL THAT COMES OUT OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. THE SMELL WILL GO AWAY IF THE TEMP SETTING IS REDUCE TO THE COLD SIDE OF THE SCALE (IE THE BLUE LINE AND NOT THE RED LINE). I HAVE READ OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE BUT DID NOT FIND IT ON THIS SITE. IN THE WORST CASE THIS MAY BE CO LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OR IT COULD BE RELATED TO SOME RUBBER LIKE COMPONENT OFF-GASING BECAUSE OF THE HOT AIR. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING OR STANDING STILL, BUT THE ENGINE MUST BE IN THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMP RANGE AS SHOWN ON THE TEMP GAUGE. THIS HAS OCCUR EVERY YEAR SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI 10785470
Oct 6, 2015Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE GLOVE BOX LIGHTING STARTED TO FLICKER AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CLAMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 14311 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10057574 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,710.
NHTSA ODI 10780078
Oct 5, 2015Speed control
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE INTO AN BUSY INTERSECTION, I FLOORED MY CAR AND QUICKLY REALIZED MY ENGINE HAD DRASTICALLY REDUCED POWER. THE CAR WAS HARDLY MOVING. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING, JUST NO ACCELERATION. LUCKILY, THE DRIVER BARRELING UP BEHIND WAS ABLE TO MOVE OVER INTO THE OTHER LANE OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI 10779636
Oct 5, 2015Engine
MOST OF THE MILES I PUT ON A CAR ARE HIGHWAY MILES. I HAVE A 90 MILE ROUND TRIP TO GET TO WORK. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR AND HAD ROUGHLY 60,000 MILES ON IT (SUMMER OF 2013). THE A/C SHUT OFF AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE ROSE VERY QUICKLY. I TOPPED OFF THE COOLANT AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY MORE TROUBLE FOR AWHILE. ABOUT THIS SAME TIME I STARTED GETTING A SICKLY SWEET BURNT OIL SMELL IN THE CAR. VERY STRONG SMELL WHEN STOPPED AND THERE'S NO AIR FLOW TO DISSIPATE THE FUMES. JUST RECENTLY IT HAPPENED AGAIN. SAME THING, A/C SHUT OFF, WATER TEMP INDICATOR PEGGED OUT AND I GOT A MESSAGE SAYING "GO TO IDLE" OR SOMETHING TO THAT EFFECT. THERE WAS COOLANT SITTING ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. WITH THE CAR AT IDLE I COULD ONLY FIND A SMALL LEAK AT THE RADIATOR HOSE WHERE IT PLUGS INTO THE WATER OUTLET. I ASSUME THE LEAK IS MUCH WORSE WHEN THE WATER TEMP GOES UP AND THE SYSTEM PRESSURIZES. EVERY 50 MILES OR SO NOW I HAVE TO CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL OR RISK ANOTHER OVERTEMP. NEXT IS THE TRANSMISSION. I HATE THIS TRANSMISSION. IT'S VERY JERKY WHEN SHIFTING AND HAS BEEN SINCE DAY 1. I THOUGHT MAYBE AS I DROVE THE CAR IT WOULD SMOOTH OUT EVENTUALLY. NO IT DID NOT. IT'S ESPECIALLY BAD IF YOU ARE COASTING TO A STOP BUT RESUME ACCELERATION BEFORE STOPPING. FINALLY, THE BRAKES HAVE A GLITCH. FROM MY DRIVEWAY I BACK SLIGHTLY UPHILL AND THEN DOWNHILL INTO THE ROAD. AT THIS POINT I HAVE TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL OR SHIFT INTO DRIVE IF I EXPECT TO STOP. IT SEEMS TO ONLY HAPPEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. IF I BACK UP ON LEVEL GROUND I DON'T NOTICE IT HAPPENING. IT MAY BE THE DIFFERENCE IN SPEED. I'M NOT GOING AS FAST ON LEVEL GROUND AS I AM COMING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY.
NHTSA ODI 10779640
Oct 3, 2015Speed controlEngine
ALMOST TO INTO A HUGE ACCIDENT DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY AT A SPEED OF 35MPH WHEN MY CAR SLOWED DOWN WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE GAS. IT FELT LIKE MY GEARS WERE SHIFTING WITHOUT ME SHIFTING THEM. I REALLY DON'T KNOW TO MUCH ABOUT CARS BUT I KNOW THIS WASN'T SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA ODI 10779517
Sep 24, 2015Transmission & drivetrain
I TRY TO START MY CAR AND THE CAR WILL STRUGGLE TO START OR SOMETIMES NOT TURN OVER AT ALL AND NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD POP UP. I HAD RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO ABOUT THE POWER TRAIN. WHEN I READ UP ON IN IT SAID IT MAY MAKE THE CAR NOT RESTART. NOW IF I TURN THE IGNITION TO WHERE ALL THE LIGHTS POP UP & PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR WILL START UP EASIER FOR ME. I NO LONGER HAVE THE NOTICE AND AM WONDERING WHAT I SHOULD DO. WHEN I TYPE IN MY VIN # IT SAY IT DOESNT HAVE ANY OPEN RECALLS, YET I RECIEVED A NOTICE.
NHTSA ODI 10775883
Sep 14, 2015LightsBody & structureCrash1 injury
I WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT.... HIT A STATIONARY VEHICLE.... THERE'S SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE...MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY... I AM SUFFERING FROM A SEVERE CERVICAL STRAIN, SEVERE NECK SPRAIN WITH INFLATION CAUSING SEVERE HEADACHES, A SEVERE UPPER AND LOWER BACK SPRAIN WITH INFLAMMATION CASING PRESSURE ON MY SCIATIC NERVE... I CANNOT LIFT, BEND , STAND , SIT, LIE DOWN FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME, I EVEN HAVE TO HAVE HELP JUST TOO BATHE.. I BELIEVE THAT HAD DEPLOYED... MY INJURIES WERE NOT HAVE BEEN SO SEVERE.
NHTSA ODI 10763725
Aug 31, 2015Speed controlEngineFuel system
PRACTICALLY EVERY DAY I DRIVE MY CAR, I EXPERIENCE EXTREME SHIFTING AND TRANSMISSION ISSUES. SPECIFICALLY, I HAVE TO FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL FOR THE CAR TO MOVE FROM 2ND TO 3RD SHIFT. THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC CAR, AND IT DRIVES LIKE A POORLY SHIFTING MANUAL. IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I HIT THE GAS PEDAL, RATHER THE ENGINE REVS VERY HIGH AND LOUDLY, YET THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. IT ALSO HAS MADE LOUD POPPING SOUNDS FROM THE ENGINE, AND THE CAR FILLS WITH AN EXHAUST SMELL, AND DURING THE WINTER COOLANT SMELL IS OBVIOUS IN AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. I AM VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING-AND FEEL UNSAFE-DRIVING THIS CAR AND IT IS ALMOST FOUR YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES! I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THE BELOW DATES AND THEY CANNOT ?DUPLICATE THE ISSUE?, THUS HAVE NOT FIXED IT. ON ONE OCCASION, THE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR FOR 3-WEEKS! I HAVE NO IDEA IF THE DEALERSHIP IS EVEN DAILY TESTING, OR DRIVING, THE CAR. I DO KNOW, HOWEVER, IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE BECAUSE THE SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING IS UNRELIABLE AND WILL MOST DOUBTABLE CAUSE AN ACCIDENT INJURING MYSELF AND/OR OTHERS. I HAVE ALSO CALLED GM AND NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THEY WERE VERY UNHELPFUL, STATING THEY NEVER HEARD OF A SHIFTING/TRANSMISSION ISSUE WITH THE CHEVY CRUZE, WHEN IN FACT THE 2011 CHEVY CRUZE WAS RECALLED FOR SHIFTING LOCK CABLE. I HAVE RECEIVED, UNSOLICITED; A LETTER FROM A LAWFIRM TO SUE GM NOTING THIS EXACT ISSUES SHIFTING/POWER ISSUES (AMONGST FAULTY WATER PUMPS, WHICH I ALSO HAD REPLACED AFTER ONLY OWING THE CAR 2-YEARS), SO CLEARLY THERE ARE MANY OTHERS EXPERIENCING THESE ISSUES. DATES BROUGHT MY CAR TO (SULLIVAN'S ONEILLS IN AVON, CT) 1/16/2015; 5/2/2015; 5/09/2015;5/13/2015; 6/24/2015; 7/17/2015 MY GM SERVICE TICKETS ARE 71-1490864298 & 71-1490864298. THE CAR IS EITHER A LEMON, OR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED FOR SHIFTING/TRANSMISSION ISSUES.
NHTSA ODI 10760242
Aug 25, 2015Engine
MY HUSBAND NOTICED THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW WHILE CHANGING MY OIL. HE FILLED UP THE COOLANT COMPARTMENT. A WEEK LATER, MY BATTERY DIED, SO WHEN MY HUSBAND WHEN TO JUMP MY CAR, HE NOTICED THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS ONCE AGAIN LOW AND THAT THERE WAS COOLANT PRESENT ON THE ENGINE HOSES. HE FILLED UP THE COOLANT AGAIN AND IT IS STEADILY LEAKING COOLANT WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM GM IN 2014 ABOUT POSSIBLE COOLANT LEAK. THE LETTER TOLD ME TO TAKE MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. I WAS NOT HAVING ISSUES WITH ENGINE COOLING AT THE TIME, AND I PUT THE LETTER TO THE SIDE. TWO MONTHS AGO, MY AC BROKE DUE TO A ROCK HITTING IT. WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP FOR THE AC, THEY NOTICED THE OPEN RECALL FOR THE COOLING SYSTEM AND RECOMMENDED I HAVE IT LOOKED AT WHILE I WAS THERE. THEY PROCEEDED TO INSPECT THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, AT WHICH TIME IT PASSED THEIR INSPECTION. NOW TWO MONTH LATER, THE PROBLEM IS PRESENT AND THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT IT WILL NOT BE COVERED SINCE THAT RECALL IS NO LONGER "OPEN" ON MY VEHICLE. THAT IS NOT FAIR IN MY OPINION.
NHTSA ODI 10759166
Aug 11, 2015Electrical systemEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,278.
NHTSA ODI 10747737
Jul 27, 2015Brakes
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED TO GET IT INSPECTED AND HAVE THE CODE READ. THEY SAID THAT THE CODE WAS DUE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED FOR APPROXIMATELY $500. THE VEHICLE WAS JUST BARELY OUT OF WARRANTY WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. MANY TIMES, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND IN THE IDLE STATE WITH THE BRAKE DOWN, THE ENGINE WILL LURCH FORWARD AS IF IT HAD A JOLT OF ENERGY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND ON DIFFERENT ELEVATIONS AND LOCATIONS WHILE THE CAR IS STOPPED. IT WORRIES ME THAT THE CAR WILL LURCH FORWARD WHILE STOPPED AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, WHICH IS WHY IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. I FEEL AS THOUGHT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSTS TO REPAIR THIS BRAKE SENSOR AND IT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. I HAVE READ OF MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE ON THE VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR.
NHTSA ODI 10743868
Jul 21, 2015Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO GET THE BRAKE PEDAL TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V360000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,136. UPDATED 09/10/15*LJ
NHTSA ODI 10735419
Jul 13, 2015
THIS HAPPENED TWICE: I WAS GOING DOWN A MOUNTAIN IN SOUTHWESTERN VA, WHERE I AM FROM, AND IT WAS LIKE THE BRAKES WERE GRABBING. I COULD FEEL IT IN THE BRAKE PEDDLE, STEERING WHEEL, AND FLOOR. I THOUGHT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO STOP ME. WE PULLED THE FRONT TIRES TO CHECK THE BRAKES AND ROTORS, AND THEY ARE BOTH FINE..THE PASSENGER WITH ME COULD FEEL IT TOO BOTH TIMES.
NHTSA ODI 10733683
Jul 5, 2015Electronic Stability Control (esc)
I FRIGHTENED AND ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP DURING A RED LIGHT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WAS ON HYDRAULICS. MOMENTS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE STABILTRAK DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. ONCE THE LIGHT WAS GREEN AND I PROCEEDED, ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF AND SERVICE CONTROL ALSO WENT AWAY. IT WOULD ONLY JERK BACK AND FORTH ONCE AT A COMPLETE STOP. MY VEHICLE IS DEFINITELY A HAZARD AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.
NHTSA ODI 10731995
Jun 26, 2015Electrical systemEngine
THIS INCIDENT WITH MY CHEVROLET CRUZE HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION IN THE SAME MONTH. I WILL BE DRIVING, COMING TO A STOP AND THE WHOLE CAR WILL TURN OFF ON ME. THE AIR CONDITIONING SHUTS OFF, RADIO, THE WHOLE CAR POWERS DOWN. I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, TURN OFF THE CAR, WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND TURN THE CAR BACK ON. PRAYING THAT ME AND MY TWO YEAR OLD DON'T GET INTO AN ACCIDENT THROUGHOUT THE INCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI 10730571
Jun 25, 2015Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE PEDAL FELT SOFT AND WOULD NOT ACTIVATE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC VACUUM PUMP WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V36000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,400.
NHTSA ODI 10730298
Jun 17, 2015SteeringElectrical systemEngine
IT SAID SERVICE ESP.
NHTSA ODI 10725872
Jun 12, 2015SteeringElectrical systemElectronic Stability Control (esc)
WHILE DRIVING THE RADIO SHUTS OFF AND A WARNING POPS UP IN THE CENTER BETWEEN THE SPEEDOMETER AND RPM GAUGE THAT SAYS SERVICE STABILTRAC OR SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL. WHILE THAT HAPPENS THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF. THAT'S A NORMAL OCCURRENCE THAT HAPPENS RANDOMLY ONCE OR TWICE DURING MY 20 MILE DRIVE TO WORK, AND ON SHORT DRIVES FOR ERRANDS. TODAY THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I ALMOST WRECKED 3 TIMES GOING AROUND CORNERS WHEN THE POWER STEERING SHUT OFF ALONG WITH THE RADIO.
NHTSA ODI 10724894
Jun 7, 2015AirbagsSeats
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE KASPAR DEALER AND SANDUSKY, OH AND WAS TOLD THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR WAS BAD AND THE REPAIR COSTS WOULD BE 800.00. THIS IS ODD BECAUSE AT LEAST 95% OF THE TIME NO ONE SITS IN THAT SEAT. THIS CAR IS NOT OUR FAMILY CAR. IT IS STRICTLY FOR ME TO USE FOR WORK. THIS SEEMS TO ME MORE LIKELY TO BE A DEFECT THAN SOMETHING I SHOULD BE AT FAULT FOR.
NHTSA ODI 10723827
Jun 4, 2015BrakesCrash
TRAVELING BEHIND PASSENGER CAR; CAR IN FRONT APPLIED BRAKES. I APPLIED MY BRAKES BUT CAR DID NOT STOP. STRUCK BACK OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI 10723329
Jun 4, 2015Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER ASSIST BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V360000 (SERVICE BRAKES) WAS RECEIVED IN OCTOBER OF 2014 AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN APRIL OF 2015, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA ODI 10723451