mid 90s geo prizms. Find one under 90k miles, jump on it! Worth every dime I've dumped into mine I found with a whopping 59k on it in 2016. Have spent about $2500 on it replacing the differential and all the rubber and seals on it, but I expect that car to outlast every other car on the road today for a total price of $5,700 total invested.
I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze LS, I use it for Uber in Seattle. That means, the car gets a beating, with all the hills.... Queen Ann Hill, Downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, Magnolia. It's almost impossible to find a street in the Seattle area, that doesn't have some kind of elevation. I bought the car used, with 117,000 miles on it. Now it has over 200,000 on it. No engine issues whatsoever. I only had to change the PCV valve once. Other than that, I only had to change the front wheel bearings. New breaks of course almost every 6 months, because of all the hills and city driving and oil changes with premium synthetic oil. I still can't believe how reliable the car is. I would actually say it's the most reliable car, that I've ever had. I had over 25 cars in my lifetime.
Same car for me. The 1.8 seems to be solid. In my searches, I seem to find most complaints are with the early versions of the 1.4 turbo. Reminds me of the early (2003-2004) 2.0t Saab ecotechs. Couple years in, they worked out a lot of those kinks.
I have 2012 Chevy Cruze also i use for DoorDash, & Amazon Flex i have 177,000 on mines right now, i also use premium synthetic oil & i just got my spark plugs change recently i feel like i take care of my car it’s good reliable for me & what I do.
Bought my 2012 Chevy Cruze with 150,000 miles i had it for 4 years now it has 236,000 miles and still running pretty good only had too do minor repairs on it
That's a lot of miles for what is considered a "throw away" car. Look after your car and it will look after you. Two weeks ago I bought my daughter a 2015 Cruze with 86,000 miles on it. Paid $4300. The seller was motivated as his wife was expecting and they wanted something bigger. I put new tires on it and it needs new pads and rotors. Other than that, it runs quite smooth.
I have a 2013 Cruze RS and I still haven't had any issued with my car an it has 182300 miles on it. I'm very happy with my car an I think is one of the best car of Chevrolet
@@ericnorton9748 it was not luck.........it was a blessing from God. I got a Baltimore's auction, the only thing I asked for a multimedia radio, and the Lord gave me that car, it came from a only owner, not rental, all of up to date maintenance, leather seat, sunroof, an chrome rings version 2016. Thanks to the Lord.
The 1.8 is more reliable then the 1.4 turbo. The problem with the 1.4 is the tiny engine and tiny turbo. Turbo cracks usually at 60k and the pvc usually goes out very often.
I have a 2012 RS LT 1.4L turbo with 160,000 miles I bought it with 75k miles and have had coolant issues since the beginning. I’ve replaced all the coolant lines, resivor, water pump, fan, everything to do with the coolant minus the radiator! The thermostats have went out a few different times, But all the replacements have been fairly easy and I’ve been able to do them myself. I’ve also came across the PCV valve issue more than once and even a common oil leak from that head gasket as well that was fixed with sealant. The turbo line is also something that was common they even redesigned the part with 2 o-rings instead of one. There’s a lot more issues I’ve had with the Cruze but Overall I love this car but it has caused a lot of problems and would not get another.
My 2011 is the LT RS model. It was given to me and I pick it up Wednesday! It has 139,160 miles on it and the family that had it had no transmission issues, no rust, they let the coolant get low but other than that they never had any major problems
415000 km on my 2012 cruze and still runs great, changed the valve cover and water pump as a preventative measure when i bought it, working at a gm store i learnt those issues, pretty minor considering all other things that have and could go wrong, great car! and only paid $1000 CAD for it.
They are nice cars, they can be unreliable if you don’t maintain it. You keep fluids full a fresh and drive it like a normal person, you won’t have any problems.
Just bought a used 2014 Chevy Cruze with 119,000 miles on it. I was scared cause I don’t know much about cars but based off research I think I got a pretty good deal!!
2014 Cruze LTZ RS Bought the car with 32000 miles on 2018,now 2020 it has 90800 miles. So far I had to replace the valve cover (defect GM design) twice and thank god for the power warranty that got extended the second time by GM ( I got a letter told me that)recently 09/2020. Replace some coolant hose and parts. All this was done at Chevy dealership and they always found something else to charge me for it. The car it is running great right now and I have a loan for an other 4 years ,hoping that it last that long. Those seams to be the usual problems by the design of the engine,beside that the car is solid.
Crazy, mines is the shop rn. second time for the exact reason I bought it at 20,000 miles now I'm at 80k. my warranty runs out at 150k hope I pay it off by then. 2014LTZ
I like those seats. I bought my wife a 2012 a yr and a hlf ago with 64k miles. It's got 116k now and has been nothing but trouble. It's paid off and still running for the most part, but i'd never buy another one. Every car has it's issues but I think the Cruze has more than most.
My gfs 2012 cruze is a LEAK MACHINE! Since the day she got it new it has always leaked something. Always. Them things are like the SR71 and leak just sitting there.
My car is a 2014 Cruze LT. I bought it with 41,600 on the odometer. More than three years into ownership, my car now has more than 64,000 miles on it. In the life of my car, it's had some issues which were fixed. It's had a bad water pump, bad radiator fan, bad PCV valve, bad oil pan gasket, and bad valve cover gasket. Since those issues were present when I bought my car, I'm convinced that the previous owner just didn't want to pay to have those issues fixed. Since my car was under an extended warranty, I didn't have to pay to have the repairs done. I've kept up on the maintenance of my car and it's been very reliable. It's gotten me to where I need and want to go. I'm a firm believer that if you take care of your vehicle, it will take care of you. I'll consider myself quite lucky if I beat the odds and my car makes it to 200,000 miles.
I have a 2019 and the chevy cruze has been a great car. Not a lot of problems at all. I have been getting over 44 miles per gallon in city driving. Well worth buying the last generation of cruze.
Here’s my experience with my 2014 Cruze with 122k miles. At about 75k miles the water pump was replaced by the dealer. Recently the dealer gave me the error code for an engine light. I replaced the evaporator valve assembly for $44 and 1/2 hr of my time. That’s it. A water pump and a valve in 10 years. Routine stuff: 4 tires, 2 batteries, and free oil changes every 5k miles. Car runs like new. My only complaint is a noticeable loss of power with the A/C running, but that’s been that way since new.
That is one lucky owner because like 99.9 percent of them won’t make it past 100k with out having to dish out a couple thousand dollars (1st gen models)
@@akj2387 you have a 2012 I'm a do the same I have about 121822 on it getting a inspection now asking around what must I do to prolong the life of the car cause I use it for work purposes
I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze that is under 40k miles. It had some weird temporary problems with the car having a faint Low Ram signal that fixed itself after you turned it off and restarted. There was also an issue with the steering wheel and that fixed itself after shutting off and restarting. Other than that it has been reliable. I believe it was a problem with the computer system in the car being overloaded with too many commands
The transmission is the achilles heel of the 2011 Cruze. Surprising it doesn't have issues. You need to change the trans fluid every 25k on these cars.
In 2017, I bought my wife a 2014 Chevy Cruze Eco. We just gave it to our daughter this past month. So far, we have had no issues with the car but we did buy an extended bumper to bumper extended warranty that will cover everything on the car up to 100,000 miles. I think right now we have around 60,000 on it.
The Eco actually has less problems than the one I reviewed here. You should get some good service out of it. Just keep it well maintained. Thanks for watching!
@@TopLineRacer my first car was a cruze but when i got it one week later i swapped the engine to a 1.5L 1NZ-FE from a toyota. Its still here but its left to die in the backyard. Edit: it still runs tho.
my 2013 cruze has 238k on it, engine replaced at 100k user error lol, but since then upgraded a few things such as coil pack, spark plugs, and K&N air filter. Turbo was replaced at around 210k again user error with starting and going right away in -20 whether, cooling system was replaced at around 160k and that was the factory cooling system so I guess not bad 160k lifespan. Other than those issues my PVC system has not failed yet and to my knowledge has not been replaced unless it has been replaced with the engine replacement at 100k I was not the owner for that. Drives great and a fun little car. If you maintain it properly with fluid changed on everything such as trans oil, engine oil, and keep up to tabs on your coolant and brake fluid I would think it would last a while.
The two family members who bought them around the same time could not wait to get rid of them. Total gm junk and lack of service & support. That coolant issue is like a disease with these cars. Those coolant issues lead to expensive failures. Thanks for the honest review.
As long as you clue into the cooling system issues these Cruzes have (more obvious on the 1.4T) and change out the cooling system components these cars will be just fine. The motor itself is solid and the transmission is reliable too. Electronics don't give much issues and suspension components are easy and cheap to replace. I work as a Service Advisor at a GM dealership and one thing I recommend to the customers who own Cruzes is for us to pressure test the cooling system especially if their service history shows no cooling system service and the mileage is starting to creep up on particular examples.
@@toyoscio I'm still very much a GM guy. In my opinion the biggest mistake GM has made in recent years is putting the 3.6 in almost everything. It's an extremely flawed engine and I'd stay away from anything that has it.
Upgrade the thermostat to an aluminum one, get an aftermarket coolant reservoir and beefer hoses and itll be a damn good car. Also, its an incredibly easy vehicle to work on.
I live in Russia and I have American cruze 2lt, an American one really differs from the cruzes which were made in Russia. When I was choosing cars, I couldn't find something interesting beetwen cars for Russian market, because we have mostly 1.6 litre atmo engines, so the dynamics sucks. I have some issues when I try to find spare parts for my car because parts stores can't identify the car due to American VIN number :)) I would say that this car gives me some positive emotions and it's really sad that my next car won't be a brand new cruze, because GM has left Russian market :((
I'm at 218K and climbing with mine...original engine and trans. Keep the oil changed regularly and completely revamp the cooling system around 150k and it'll serve you well
My car is a 2014 which I bought used. It had a few engine problems that the previous owner didn't fix before getting rid of it and the repairs on the engine were under warranty, so the work on the engine didn't cost me anything. I've had my car for 3 years and have just under 61,000 miles on it. I've kept up on regular maintenance like regular oil changes and haven't had any major problems. It's been a very reliable car and It's gotten me to everywhere I needed to go. The only complaint I had was getting used to the driver's seat in the beginning. It's a bit uncomfortable.
I’m selling mine right now. Just keep it mind u may run into various problems: valve cover and gasket issues, water pump, overheating and coolant and oil leaks. I have 136k on mine. I’d sell yours before 115k miles. It cost me $1900 for my last breakdown.
I own a 2014 Chevy Cruze LT 6spd. It did well the first 4-5 years 120,000... But now I'm at 150k miles and run into consistent issues with the temp sensor/thermostat, radiator fan only runs at full speed. The valve cover and intake crappy PCV went out on me causing a horrendous vacuum leak. The AC makes this car incredibly weak. This will probably be the last GM I'll own.
I always say the same thing to anyone who asks. I have 161,000 on mine, and it was pretty good up to around 120,000. Since then Ive had all the same issues you mentioned, and mentioned in the video, plus other odd electrical issues. I'll keep it until it dies. Still looks good for the miles I've put on it. Nothing like the 2002 Buick LeSabre I had before. I'd trade the Cruze in for a low mile clean Buick with the 3800 V6 anytime.
@@lolichan5801 if you haven't already bought anything I would recommend the Civic or Corolla. They are much more reliable, and simpler cars. Some Corollas can last hundreds of thousands of miles on their original engine
I got a 2015 sonic with the 1.4l and 6 speed manual. 61k miles and no leaks yet. $6400. If they just replaced the coolant housing and connections with metal none of these issues would exist.
Have had my 2012 Chevy Cruze LT RS since new. I have metallic black, leather, heated seats, etc. I have 190,000 miles on it. Highly maintained, changed oil every 6,000 miles. It has been the best car I ever owned. No major issues. Absolutely love this car. I also have a 2019 Corvette and a 2019 Silverado Trail Boss. Hands down been my favorite car. I would recommend this car to anyone.
My fiance has a 2012 with the same Engine 1.4L turbo. 189,000 and going. Yes plastic parts have been replaced for coolant leaks, Thermostat was replaced because it stuck open, PCV valve/cover has been changed 3 times now, and the water pump recently had to be changed cause it was weeping. Other than these problems it has been extremely reliable. Replacement valve covers are only $35 shipped and I can change one in 30 minutes. So the pcv issue doesn't bother us one bit. Pretty small list of repairs for a 189,000 mile car.
I got a 2011 LS model, in the last few months I had to replace the negative battery cable cause apparently it has a crimp effect, that causes the power steering, traction control and stabilitrak to go out sometimes at random. After replacing the wire it worked well for about 2 weeks , now it goes off randomly becoming an extreme hazard to drive.
Look at map sensor goes into plastic pipe, mechanic broke it and super glued it back on, can never know until New turbo was installed it blue out, $140 plastic pipe cost me a lot of problems time money Car works great! the piece I'm talking about is easy to break because it's also next to where you could have a water leak easy to break while fixing water leak.... Other than that I f****** love the car change your transmission fluid every 40,000
It had a a couple nagging problems, but I do almost all the repairs myself. Turbo issue, m.a.p, pcm, battery cable, and had to replace the drive belt and tensioner. I do love the way it drives and the fuel economy. It has 87,000 so hope It has more life left in it.
BUST! I know because I have one. Prior to the Cruze, I had a cobalt. And lemme tell you...I.. loved that car. Prior to getting wrecked (thanks to some female speeding in a jetta and hit a car that hit my car that made me hit the car in front of me who hit the car in front of it) I had 188,000+ miles on it. Only major issues I had with it were the spark plugs, fuel pump, and a few other things. Car was paid off and everything. So when it was time to buy another car I bought a Chevy Cruze. I've had more problems with the Chevy Cruze than I ever had with the cobalt. Chevy Cruze seems to always have problems. I probably won't be buying another Chevy for a long time.
Gen 2 Cruzes didn't get much better, some of them came back to the dealership needing new engines because the pistons failed causing loss of compression/crank no-start condition
I had a 2009 xfe Cobalt and man do I miss that 5 speed. Never had an issue in the 10 years I've owned it. Except for tires, brakes and rotors along with oil changes, everything was original on the car. Over 100,000 miles I was the only owner..totalled it and now I grabbed a 2011 Cruze with 71,000 on it. Had to replace the thermostat right away and it's been good to me since. Still not like my Cobalt was, but I can't complain much .. it does what it needs to until I am able to upgrade.
@@trustme7660 It was a great car, I sold it to a friend of mine not long after I posted this, he has just under 200,000 miles on it now, and I bought a 2018 Cruze with 17,000 miles on it and currently have 30,000 miles on it!
2015 chevy cruze is what I bought about 5 months ago in april. I took it to a dealership (not where i got the car) and they spilled oil on my transmission case above my ecm and battery and cold air intake (the map on the intake had a dribble of oil as well) They pressure washed it and now INSTANT electrical problems. Anyway you mentioned the neg ground issue. There is a recall for that neg cable on some cars (call your chevy dealership to see if ur car is included). Anyway the cable is the one that goes from the battery through a sensor type thing then to the body of the car. The crimping on the cable to connect to the post of the battery is supposed to be defective from the factory. Anyway its about $40 and if its under warranty then it should be free. I changed mine without checking to see if it was under the warranty. Right now dealers are stocking extra of them so they can handle the demand.
@@snc237 the owner wasn’t going to do anything until I got chevy involved. They gave me the money back for the service. They said they would fix it but then claimed it had no issues. A few months ago I replaced the alternator and it stopped so I guess they got too much water inside the alternator.
Honestly, it seems like people either have great luck with these or BAD LUCK. My friend has a 2014 with 139k miles. It's on its second engine, but still has the original transmission. The engine failed after the dealership forgot to screw the oil filter on properly, thus blowing it's oil out. So honestly, I feel like she's had fairly good luck with the car.
I just got rid of my 2013 cruze, at just over 100000 miles. The thermostat broke, the blend door actuator broke, the oil cooler was leaking all over the place, and a head gasket went. I kept up on maintenance on it too.
I have been hearing Scotty Kilmer trash the 1st Gen Chevy Cruse for a number of years now but, I still see them on the road and they always seem to have good paint that is holding up and no rust. I guess a stick shift version would last longer than an automatic but, if anyone has been able to get over 200k out of their 1st Gen Chevy Cruse automatic transmission, that is an impressive longevity for a GM subcompact front wheel drive car.
I agree these days, you see many cars in the junkyard where the paint is still in decent to great condition. It's the engines that are failing as automakers use more plastic as it's cheaper, lighter and easier to mold. Yet when they fail, it'll require expensive repairs or the vehicle will be deemed a mechanical total loss b/c the cost to repair is more than value of the car.
In 1995 at a time when 70's 80's cars where still around with cars rusting out at 10 years old and a car reaching 63,000 miles = 100'000kms was approaching near end of life, here I was a young person buying a high risk , high mileage Honda CRX Delsol with Vtec. It was a 13 year old car with well over 87,000 miles =140,000 kms and beyond the normal tolerances of buying a used car with plenty of life left screaming alarm bells of I should not be buying this. At 13 years old that Honda never had the rust problems of the Cruze and looked like a new car with the orignal engine and transmission. Now Feb 2021 with the car nearly 30 years old with 185,000 = 298,000 kms miles I still have the vehicle. I am happy to say that car still has the original engine and transmission. It really feels like it can do it all over again and not yet reaching the half way point. Lesson and point of the story is a 1992 Honda Delsol (actually any late 80's and all of 90's Honda) had and still has more life, reliability and quality than a decades young Holden Cruz (and many other newer cars).
The fastest cruise I've ever seen built in modified with two different models.. I seen somebody put some extensive mods on a 1.4 turbo RS.. like added modifications not Factory no more another guy took a 2013 1.8 l.non-turbo and built that one... the 2013 base model with a turbo added with a slap shift automatic blew the whole track away that day
replaced my engine at 100k miles. There are PCV issues that need to be addressed with these. mainly the check valve in the intake manifold and the diaphram in the valve cover. The turbos tend to crack from an oil streak from this. The aluminum block will warp if it ever does get overheated so you cant compromise the cooling system. After 10 years its common to need to replace the plastic water outlet and thermostat housing. Mine ran good until it didnt and getting it back into operating condition took a lot of work and money.
Well technically not the turbo. It was the exhaust manifold. As stated in my reply. Since it is all one assembly and the manifold by itself is close to the cost of the entire assembly, i opted for the route if the whole assembly.
2012 with 140,000km and I've had nothing but issues with the coolant system. Turbo cooler line went at 80,000km which is ridiculous. Would never recommend this car
I've recently gotten my 2014 chevy cruz LTZ, I've had it for a few months with only 50,000 miles on it, the only real big issue that has happend to me is the faulty negative battery cable. I had to replace that but it was under special coverage so I paid nothinh out of my pocket.
I am driving 2012 chervolet cruise, it has 145000 kilometers , it had an oil leakage. and it was diagnosed,the garage told me that it had a problem of seal(front and rr) , after it has been repaired i was told that the engine is damaged. supringsly the car has been serviced regularly by the same garage. what can you say?
I just bought a 2013 LT four days ago that is identical to the one in the video for $500. It needs a MAF sensor, oxygen sensor, and the A/C needs recharged. I haven't even driven the car yet and I already have it sold for $1500.
I’ve already answered 1 in conception with this 1.4L engine, another I’ll address address with s that as long as you maintain them; this engine will last as long sd you take care of it. My engine DID have a few recalls; but I dot them take care of and this car has been 100% reliable for ALL of Our vehicles.
I bought a brand new 2014 Cruze with the 1.8 because I was afraid of the turbo issues on the 1.4. So far it has been great, and because it has the manual 6 speed the fuel economy is great. I have a video on how nice the car shifts. I have had zero issues with this car and we're almost into 2023. Last winter the check engine light came on when the temp went down to -35 for a while. I had it checked and they said it was a timing issue, but the timing in fact was OK they said. They said it might resolve itself and they were right. The light has not come on since. I am delighted with this car and would buy another but sadly GM does not make them any more, and since I have never owned an automatic I have no idea what I will do when it comes time to replace this car. But the way it is going now, maybe it will run OK for the next ten years.
So I can basically get a American brand Jetta. I currently have my learners permit looking at cars. I love to drive my mom’s Jetta. Does this ride similar?
Car has aged well looks and interior wise, I've been told by a friend who's a mechanic that he's replaced many motors and transmissions on gm products over any other brand with high mileage he says that in the 2000's they where build like throw away cars, once you got your use you would move on, just last week I was helping him remove a transmission from a 2011 Chevy Malibu, as it had no reverse at 150k miles. I'm fortunate enough that my 02 300M Special hasn't given me any real trouble, thats not driver error, I am mechanically inclined however so I dont have a difficult time working on my fleet but for 210k miles, original bottom end and trans it still drives like new. However it is showing its age with having cracked but not torn or ripped leather. But the underneath and exterior is mint! Should have you do a review on it lol. Your channel is about to blow up man, in just a few days from your 300 sub celebration you've jumped over 70 subs, congrats! Also gave ya a follow on insta, keep up the great content!
Thanks so much for the support man! The growth on the channel has been crazy over the past few weeks, hopefully it keeps growing! Being 100% honest I am a GM guy at heart, that being said I try to call out a crap car regardless. My 05 Grand Prix is the best car I've ever owned but I'd also stay away from any GM with the 3.6 engine, just like most people stay away from the Chrysler 2.7 or the Ford 5.4. They all make good and bad stuff so I try to be as fair as possible. Thanks for watching man!
@@TopLineRacer I love my GM stuff too, my dad used to have a 95 jimmy, so many great memories in that thing, trail riding, pulling people outta ditches during the winter. it was the winter warrior vehicle of the fleet when my mom was driving the 03 ram 1500, my dad sold his jimmy in 2011 with over 500k kilometers. (Canadian) or over 310k miles, it has its orginal v6 motor motor but the automatic trans was rebuilt because the previous owner before me dad hadn't changed the transmission fluid in it so it was black. He sold it to his friend who took it to newfound land, where its still being used to this day, all day every day.
I have 2012 chevy cruze 1lt with the RS package and although i love the car so much it definitely has had its issues. Im at 55,000 miles and I've had to change the coolant tank, water pump hose, spark plugs, pcv valve cover (just recently), some other random hoses and cables at about 40k miles, the oil gasket i belive and ontop of all the recalls. In addition to tires, front brakes and battery. The interior has remained pretty good because I usually keep it clean and all the technology functions as expected. I do have a blown out speaker though but thats about it. Sadly, I'll be changing to a new car in the new year but I loved this car even with the issues. Its fun to drive, and my favorite part is the front of the car. It looks so beautiful and im sad chevy decided to ruin it after a few years and then cancel the prod. Of the cruze.
There are 2 pcv valves. When the intake one fails it puta boost pressure in the crankcase which is a big no no. That then blows the diaphragm in the cam cover band the pressure causes the oil to leak from the cover on the passenger side. If driven like this a lot, the motor will fail because the seals and everything that's getting pressurized that shouldn't, start to give out. There is a kit to fix this issue thats aftermarket.
I’m looking for a Chevy Cruze on offer up and they are under 9k and almost all the ones I find that look good have been restored and have a salvage title as well
I bought mine 2013 RS package in an option in Baltimore for 5k. One owner clean title an impacable maintenance hystory. An still have no trouble with the car.
The best cruze to get which i also own is the L model 1.8L with a manual trans it's the most reliable it's closest to bare minimum a car is allowed to have which means less electronics less complicated mechanics still have some little issues here and there but less common as the other trims.
It’s a shame that this car has some reliability issues because it really does punch WAY above its weight in the nvh and ride quality categories. It feels like a much pricier car when driving it.
Every car has problems out there. And the term "reliability" has been distorted and now is used as a synonym of "something went wrong". Reliability means the vehicle isn't constantly leaving you stranded. If a ln infotainment malfunctions that doesn't make a car unreliable.
I bought a 2012 Chevy Cruze eco with the 6 speed manual with 84,000 miles on it about 4 months ago I've put about 12,000 miles on it and it never left me stranded but the turbo going out believe it or not it has the original PVC valve on it and it works but the clutch is slips sometimes but I love the car It get 35 to 40 mpg normally if I'm lucky I can get about 50 mpg but I've only gotten that good of gas mileage a few times mostly with just the spare tire I don't know why it gets better gas mileage with it but it does but I got some plans for it and when it's done it's going to be more reliable and have more power zz performance has some good parts for these cars like a metal thermostat housing and a metal turbo oil return line along with better turbos and tunes but then again it is just a Chevy Cruze I wouldn't buy it to build one im just stuck with what I have
DON'T DO IT! YOU WILL REGRET IT. I'm getting rid of my 2014 Chevy Cruze LT. NOTHING BUT ISSUES! It's a major money pit. It'll start having issues before you pay it off
@@l.nicole5419 yeah really. I've had so many expensive parts replaced in this car. We changed the exhaust manifold THREE TIMES since I've owned it. Oil leaks, coolant leaks, overheating issues, and much much more. Oh, and it's a major pain in the ass to work on. My boyfriend and I just finished replacing the radiator. LET ME TELL YOU, that was a major pain. Gotta take off SO many parts just to get to it. And even then, good luck. Oh, I should mention I've had my car towed home three times this year already. All for coolant/ overheating issues. Glad I'm trading it in for a Subaru. The Cruze is such a lemon. The 1.4L is garbage. Save yourself the money and headache, and look for a different car.
@@whitneymueller512 wish I would've seen your comment a month ago! Thanks for telling me. Tomorrow I will be taking it to the dealership let them fix whatever while under a warranty
Hello friend, I would love for you to give me your opinion, here in Brazil we have the Chevrolet CRUZE, with an ECOTEC 1.8 engine, I hear many complaints about this engine, such as failure in fuel injectors, causing hydraulic shim, breaking pistons and bending the pistons. connecting rods, another problem is the camshaft pulleys that cause a lot of problems, here in Brazil the components of this engine are very expensive. would you recommend me to buy this car? I have many doubts and would like to hear your opinion, thank you very much !!!
Just got one today... I loved cavaliers, I fkn hated the cobalt, this is by far the best of them all. But my love for 1994 and before z24s is forever in my blood
Can you help me to better understanding this issue? I was searching for Chevy Cruz to buy and every single Chevy Cruz i checked its history online it has Call Back history .. What does it mean that?
@@idropagearbabye6822 I know of two people with ford escapes of similar year to this cruze that have had them burn to the ground. I like ford, but I wouldn't get an escape personally.
200K highway miles are very different from 200K tough city stop and go miles. it seems at 8 years old this car was driven approximately 25,000 miles a year which means mostly highway. even a vehicle of questionable reliability can get to 200K with enough maintenance. would a similar Civic or Corolla needed an engine swap at 200K with as little maintenance as regular oil changes? very unlikely.
Got rid of my 2018 Cruze after having so many problems with transmission, engine, fuel system. Complete lemon will never own another GM. Traded in for a 2019 Sonata and is way better so far.
Whats your favorite small car?
fiat 500 abarth, would never own one myself but they are fun to be in
@@6yap2 Especially on the back of a tow truck
My 2017 jetta 1.4 turbo , fun little car sounds great with intake
mid 90s geo prizms. Find one under 90k miles, jump on it! Worth every dime I've dumped into mine I found with a whopping 59k on it in 2016. Have spent about $2500 on it replacing the differential and all the rubber and seals on it, but I expect that car to outlast every other car on the road today for a total price of $5,700 total invested.
He worships Toyota
I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze LS, I use it for Uber in Seattle. That means, the car gets a beating, with all the hills.... Queen Ann Hill, Downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, Magnolia. It's almost impossible to find a street in the Seattle area, that doesn't have some kind of elevation. I bought the car used, with 117,000 miles on it. Now it has over 200,000 on it. No engine issues whatsoever. I only had to change the PCV valve once. Other than that, I only had to change the front wheel bearings. New breaks of course almost every 6 months, because of all the hills and city driving and oil changes with premium synthetic oil. I still can't believe how reliable the car is. I would actually say it's the most reliable car, that I've ever had. I had over 25 cars in my lifetime.
Same car for me. The 1.8 seems to be solid. In my searches, I seem to find most complaints are with the early versions of the 1.4 turbo. Reminds me of the early (2003-2004) 2.0t Saab ecotechs. Couple years in, they worked out a lot of those kinks.
I have 2012 Chevy Cruze also i use for DoorDash, & Amazon Flex i have 177,000 on mines right now, i also use premium synthetic oil & i just got my spark plugs change recently i feel like i take care of my car it’s good reliable for me & what I do.
Would anyone recommed me buying one??I found a 2012 model with just 56.5k miles..
1.8 yes buy I have 120,000 work doordash always started replaced pcv valve at 100
@@jimmyboyer9392
How much did you spend on the valve?
I’m planning on buying one from my mechanic’s client. I will use it for DD UE etc also
Bought my 2012 Chevy Cruze with 150,000 miles i had it for 4 years now it has 236,000 miles and still running pretty good only had too do minor repairs on it
That's a lot of miles for what is considered a "throw away" car. Look after your car and it will look after you. Two weeks ago I bought my daughter a 2015 Cruze with 86,000 miles on it. Paid $4300. The seller was motivated as his wife was expecting and they wanted something bigger. I put new tires on it and it needs new pads and rotors. Other than that, it runs quite smooth.
Turbo or 1.8?
@@Redneckboy991 where did u find the deal ?
How’s it treating you
How did you deal with the negativity from other low mileage drivers?
As soon as you said it wasn't the original engine i left the video
And I paused it when I saw your comment lol right at 1:20
@MEDIA THING the 1.4 engine is garbage but the 1.8 is very reliable
@MEDIA THING what year did u have?
This is why I drive a camry. 111k miles and still runs like clockwork.
@@Skyman08 but those camrys are so expensive
I have a 2013 Cruze RS and I still haven't had any issued with my car an it has 182300 miles on it. I'm very happy with my car an I think is one of the best car of Chevrolet
That's awesome! Sounds like you got a solid car. Thanks for watching!
@@TopLineRacer Yes sir and I want to keep it that way until I can change. My wish of my heart is in a 2016-2017 Chevrolet Malibu Premier
You got lucky my 2013 rs cruse at 130k has had alot of problems
@@ericnorton9748 it was not luck.........it was a blessing from God. I got a Baltimore's auction, the only thing I asked for a multimedia radio, and the Lord gave me that car, it came from a only owner, not rental, all of up to date maintenance, leather seat, sunroof, an chrome rings version 2016. Thanks to the Lord.
Funny how the lord only gave people cars after humans invented them. Its almost like god had nothing to do with it.
The 1.8 is more reliable then the 1.4 turbo. The problem with the 1.4 is the tiny engine and tiny turbo. Turbo cracks usually at 60k and the pvc usually goes out very often.
Bro what ? Fuck im gonna do now at 100k
158k on 12/22 on my cruze its a 2012 i got it with 66k i fixed the PVC valve issue with some mod i found on the Cruze forums and had no issues since.
My sonic has 60k my turbo not cracked
ماهي روابط المنتديات!؟
I have a 2012 RS LT 1.4L turbo with 160,000 miles I bought it with 75k miles and have had coolant issues since the beginning. I’ve replaced all the coolant lines, resivor, water pump, fan, everything to do with the coolant minus the radiator! The thermostats have went out a few different times, But all the replacements have been fairly easy and I’ve been able to do them myself. I’ve also came across the PCV valve issue more than once and even a common oil leak from that head gasket as well that was fixed with sealant. The turbo line is also something that was common they even redesigned the part with 2 o-rings instead of one. There’s a lot more issues I’ve had with the Cruze but Overall I love this car but it has caused a lot of problems and would not get another.
My 2011 is the LT RS model. It was given to me and I pick it up Wednesday! It has 139,160 miles on it and the family that had it had no transmission issues, no rust, they let the coolant get low but other than that they never had any major problems
How’s it holding up if you still own it ?
Yea how’s it holding up
Isaiah Weakley I now have 157,011 miles on it and I have more dislikes than likes about the car
Julleon Fischer I have dislikes that outweigh the likes
I have a Chevy Cruze with 160,000 miles and it has a lot of overheating problems
415000 km on my 2012 cruze and still runs great, changed the valve cover and water pump as a preventative measure when i bought it, working at a gm store i learnt those issues, pretty minor considering all other things that have and could go wrong, great car! and only paid $1000 CAD for it.
@DS - 11LJ 668977 Glenforest SS get it thoroughly check over, check history and maintenance records
@DS - 11LJ 668977 Glenforest SS I like my cruze, Toyota corolla is good too, look for a simple car, it only meeds to get you from a to b.
no thermostat issues? damn I'm impressed
maybe you don't live in canada though
@@brybry111 northern British Columbia
@@brybry111 just rolled 443k
They are nice cars, they can be unreliable if you don’t maintain it. You keep fluids full a fresh and drive it like a normal person, you won’t have any problems.
MCRMedia that’s because y’all get the turbo ones. Those are a boat anchor. Get the 1.8 and it’s still a solid car
@@justinbisafag23 so a 1.8l 230k miles is ok ?
@@kelvinOneofOne absolutely, just keep it maintained and it will last up to 300k no problem
I am driving 2014 Cruze LT with 240,000 KM in Dubai. Till now head gasket and coolant system changed, rest is good and running fine.
@world taekwondo not a bad idea, mileage is also good, do maintenance on time and you will not have any problems
Just bought a used 2014 Chevy Cruze with 119,000 miles on it. I was scared cause I don’t know much about cars but based off research I think I got a pretty good deal!!
@Eric King could u guys pls update
Update pld
@Eric King im sorry to hear that,thank you for updating after that much time man appriciate it
2014 Cruze LTZ RS
Bought the car with 32000 miles on 2018,now 2020 it has 90800 miles.
So far I had to replace the valve cover (defect GM design) twice and thank god for the power warranty that got extended the second time by GM ( I got a letter told me that)recently 09/2020.
Replace some coolant hose and parts.
All this was done at Chevy dealership and they always found something else to charge me for it.
The car it is running great right now and I have a loan for an other 4 years ,hoping that it last that long.
Those seams to be the usual problems by the design of the engine,beside that the car is solid.
Crazy, mines is the shop rn. second time for the exact reason I bought it at 20,000 miles now I'm at 80k. my warranty runs out at 150k hope I pay it off by then. 2014LTZ
I like those seats. I bought my wife a 2012 a yr and a hlf ago with 64k miles. It's got 116k now and has been nothing but trouble. It's paid off and still running for the most part, but i'd never buy another one. Every car has it's issues but I think the Cruze has more than most.
I loved that interior color as well. Agreed it has more issues than most. Thanks for watching!
Just normal in town driving gave you issues or highway?
My gfs 2012 cruze is a LEAK MACHINE! Since the day she got it new it has always leaked something. Always. Them things are like the SR71 and leak just sitting there.
Michael Kenney had my ‘16 cruze for 6 months now and just regular tune ups ive done myself but no issues so far
@@johnnymartinez2917 oh just wait for it. That EcoTech will soon show its plastic on metal flaws soon enough. Hope it doesn't for you tho.
My car is a 2014 Cruze LT. I bought it with 41,600 on the odometer. More than three years into ownership, my car now has more than 64,000 miles on it. In the life of my car, it's had some issues which were fixed. It's had a bad water pump, bad radiator fan, bad PCV valve, bad oil pan gasket, and bad valve cover gasket. Since those issues were present when I bought my car, I'm convinced that the previous owner just didn't want to pay to have those issues fixed. Since my car was under an extended warranty, I didn't have to pay to have the repairs done. I've kept up on the maintenance of my car and it's been very reliable. It's gotten me to where I need and want to go. I'm a firm believer that if you take care of your vehicle, it will take care of you. I'll consider myself quite lucky if I beat the odds and my car makes it to 200,000 miles.
If you had to make all those repairs on a car with only 65,000 miles on it, I don’t think you can claim it’s been reliable 😂
Man just buy a Toyota already.
I have a 2019 and the chevy cruze has been a great car. Not a lot of problems at all. I have been getting over 44 miles per gallon in city driving. Well worth buying the last generation of cruze.
I just got brought the cruze 2019 off of someone. What kind of problems did you have, or are you talking about owner reports online?
@@EuphoricPlaz I replaced an o2 sensor.
@elhombre8925 ok, not bad, then thanks 👍
Here’s my experience with my 2014 Cruze with 122k miles.
At about 75k miles the water pump was replaced by the dealer.
Recently the dealer gave me the error code for an engine light. I replaced the evaporator valve assembly for $44 and 1/2 hr of my time. That’s it. A water pump and a valve in 10 years.
Routine stuff: 4 tires, 2 batteries, and free oil changes every 5k miles.
Car runs like new. My only complaint is a noticeable loss of power with the A/C running, but that’s been that way since new.
As long as you bulletproof the thermostat housing and timing cover the old Cruzes were actually pretty good cars.
How do you do that?
There’s highest mile on Chevy Cruze it’s 700000 plus mile as of 2019.
That is one lucky owner because like 99.9 percent of them won’t make it past 100k with out having to dish out a couple thousand dollars (1st gen models)
@@hisuyokohama8284 Got one at 70k, no issues whatsoever. Planning to run it till it dies.
@@akj2387 you have a 2012 I'm a do the same I have about 121822 on it getting a inspection now asking around what must I do to prolong the life of the car cause I use it for work purposes
@@hisuyokohama8284 Take care of it and it last forever!
@@akj2387 just got one tht has 95k miles 2013 for 3200 you think that’s good deal
I just purchased a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. With 49,000 miles. I’ve had it 3 days and I love it. I’m hoping it lasts a long time.
It will
Hi, did it last I’m looking into buying one?
I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze that is under 40k miles. It had some weird temporary problems with the car having a faint Low Ram signal that fixed itself after you turned it off and restarted. There was also an issue with the steering wheel and that fixed itself after shutting off and restarting. Other than that it has been reliable. I believe it was a problem with the computer system in the car being overloaded with too many commands
The transmission is the achilles heel of the 2011 Cruze. Surprising it doesn't have issues. You need to change the trans fluid every 25k on these cars.
Would this also be true of a manual transmission Cruze? i'm thinking of getting one soon (2012 model year)
In 2017, I bought my wife a 2014 Chevy Cruze Eco. We just gave it to our daughter this past month. So far, we have had no issues with the car but we did buy an extended bumper to bumper extended warranty that will cover everything on the car up to 100,000 miles. I think right now we have around 60,000 on it.
The Eco actually has less problems than the one I reviewed here. You should get some good service out of it. Just keep it well maintained. Thanks for watching!
JoeAceJR, we own a 2010 Corolla S as well. It’s been a fantastic little car.
@@TopLineRacer my first car was a cruze but when i got it one week later i swapped the engine to a 1.5L 1NZ-FE from a toyota. Its still here but its left to die in the backyard.
Edit: it still runs tho.
my 2013 cruze has 238k on it, engine replaced at 100k user error lol, but since then upgraded a few things such as coil pack, spark plugs, and K&N air filter. Turbo was replaced at around 210k again user error with starting and going right away in -20 whether, cooling system was replaced at around 160k and that was the factory cooling system so I guess not bad 160k lifespan. Other than those issues my PVC system has not failed yet and to my knowledge has not been replaced unless it has been replaced with the engine replacement at 100k I was not the owner for that. Drives great and a fun little car. If you maintain it properly with fluid changed on everything such as trans oil, engine oil, and keep up to tabs on your coolant and brake fluid I would think it would last a while.
The two family members who bought them around the same time could not wait to get rid of them.
Total gm junk and lack of service & support. That coolant issue is like a disease with these cars.
Those coolant issues lead to expensive failures.
Thanks for the honest review.
Me too. Mine sucks. I was looking at the hyundai venue. My cruise is in the shop again. Chevy sucks
As long as you clue into the cooling system issues these Cruzes have (more obvious on the 1.4T) and change out the cooling system components these cars will be just fine. The motor itself is solid and the transmission is reliable too. Electronics don't give much issues and suspension components are easy and cheap to replace. I work as a Service Advisor at a GM dealership and one thing I recommend to the customers who own Cruzes is for us to pressure test the cooling system especially if their service history shows no cooling system service and the mileage is starting to creep up on particular examples.
I really appreciate the info! Thanks for watching!
Lol GM used to build some good cars. Cruze has shown that time has passed
@@toyoscio I'm still very much a GM guy. In my opinion the biggest mistake GM has made in recent years is putting the 3.6 in almost everything. It's an extremely flawed engine and I'd stay away from anything that has it.
@@TopLineRacer You do make a good point. GM has had some fumbles.
My Cruze leaked coolant so many times such a crap car made in usa garbage
Upgrade the thermostat to an aluminum one, get an aftermarket coolant reservoir and beefer hoses and itll be a damn good car. Also, its an incredibly easy vehicle to work on.
Incredibly easy my ass. I had to take off that stupid plastic water outlet to replace the throttle body
@@jjbanana2774 that's not hard to do, it's just annoying.
I live in Russia and I have American cruze 2lt, an American one really differs from the cruzes which were made in Russia. When I was choosing cars, I couldn't find something interesting beetwen cars for Russian market, because we have mostly 1.6 litre atmo engines, so the dynamics sucks. I have some issues when I try to find spare parts for my car because parts stores can't identify the car due to American VIN number :))
I would say that this car gives me some positive emotions and it's really sad that my next car won't be a brand new cruze, because GM has left Russian market :((
In Mother Russia, person doesn't drive Cruze. Cruze drives person.
That's shame, but now you've got the opportunity to experiance new cars. I bet there is something you'll like
I have a 2015 Chevy cruze with 97,000 miles on it i love my cruze i have drove in 2 blizzards and it's great on gas and i love my car
I'm at 218K and climbing with mine...original engine and trans. Keep the oil changed regularly and completely revamp the cooling system around 150k and it'll serve you well
I have a 2012 1.8 with 147,00 it's runs fine with no problems.
1.8s are very reliable (compared) to the 1.4 turbo
My car is a 2014 which I bought used. It had a few engine problems that the previous owner didn't fix before getting rid of it and the repairs on the engine were under warranty, so the work on the engine didn't cost me anything. I've had my car for 3 years and have just under 61,000 miles on it. I've kept up on regular maintenance like regular oil changes and haven't had any major problems. It's been a very reliable car and It's gotten me to everywhere I needed to go. The only complaint I had was getting used to the driver's seat in the beginning. It's a bit uncomfortable.
I’m selling mine right now. Just keep it mind u may run into various problems: valve cover and gasket issues, water pump, overheating and coolant and oil leaks. I have 136k on mine. I’d sell yours before 115k miles. It cost me $1900 for my last breakdown.
I have a 2015, in the 3 years I have owned it all I have had to replace was the battery and spark plugs. Overall, I am happy with this automobile!
Most cars crap out around 200k miles if you can get that much use out of it, it will last a normal person 10 to 15 years, I'd say that's not bad
I own a 2014 Chevy Cruze LT 6spd. It did well the first 4-5 years 120,000... But now I'm at 150k miles and run into consistent issues with the temp sensor/thermostat, radiator fan only runs at full speed. The valve cover and intake crappy PCV went out on me causing a horrendous vacuum leak. The AC makes this car incredibly weak. This will probably be the last GM I'll own.
I always say the same thing to anyone who asks. I have 161,000 on mine, and it was pretty good up to around 120,000. Since then Ive had all the same issues you mentioned, and mentioned in the video, plus other odd electrical issues. I'll keep it until it dies. Still looks good for the miles I've put on it.
Nothing like the 2002 Buick LeSabre I had before. I'd trade the Cruze in for a low mile clean Buick with the 3800 V6 anytime.
Oh my..i want to buy this car..but when you mention the problem..i got scared..
@@lolichan5801 if you haven't already bought anything I would recommend the Civic or Corolla. They are much more reliable, and simpler cars. Some Corollas can last hundreds of thousands of miles on their original engine
I got a 2015 sonic with the 1.4l and 6 speed manual. 61k miles and no leaks yet. $6400. If they just replaced the coolant housing and connections with metal none of these issues would exist.
Have had my 2012 Chevy Cruze LT RS since new. I have metallic black, leather, heated seats, etc. I have 190,000 miles on it. Highly maintained, changed oil every 6,000 miles. It has been the best car I ever owned. No major issues. Absolutely love this car. I also have a 2019 Corvette and a 2019 Silverado Trail Boss. Hands down been my favorite car. I would recommend this car to anyone.
That's awesome! Thanks for watching!
My fiance has a 2012 with the same Engine 1.4L turbo. 189,000 and going. Yes plastic parts have been replaced for coolant leaks, Thermostat was replaced because it stuck open, PCV valve/cover has been changed 3 times now, and the water pump recently had to be changed cause it was weeping. Other than these problems it has been extremely reliable. Replacement valve covers are only $35 shipped and I can change one in 30 minutes. So the pcv issue doesn't bother us one bit. Pretty small list of repairs for a 189,000 mile car.
Thanks I’m saving this for mines
Update, 203,000 miles now. Original motor, turbo, and transmission. It's my car now as my fiance wanted to upgrade to an SUV. I'm enjoying it so far.
I got a 2011 LS model, in the last few months I had to replace the negative battery cable cause apparently it has a crimp effect, that causes the power steering, traction control and stabilitrak to go out sometimes at random. After replacing the wire it worked well for about 2 weeks , now it goes off randomly becoming an extreme hazard to drive.
Look at map sensor goes into plastic pipe, mechanic broke it and super glued it back on, can never know until New turbo was installed it blue out, $140 plastic pipe cost me a lot of problems time money
Car works great! the piece I'm talking about is easy to break because it's also next to where you could have a water leak easy to break while fixing water leak....
Other than that I f****** love the car change your transmission fluid every 40,000
My 2014 had the same problem
@@combatmedic4087 I had to replace my wiring harness and ecm. The wiring harness has a defect
It had a a couple nagging problems, but I do almost all the repairs myself. Turbo issue, m.a.p, pcm, battery cable, and had to replace the drive belt and tensioner. I do love the way it drives and the fuel economy. It has 87,000 so hope It has more life left in it.
BUST! I know because I have one. Prior to the Cruze, I had a cobalt. And lemme tell you...I.. loved that car. Prior to getting wrecked (thanks to some female speeding in a jetta and hit a car that hit my car that made me hit the car in front of me who hit the car in front of it) I had 188,000+ miles on it. Only major issues I had with it were the spark plugs, fuel pump, and a few other things. Car was paid off and everything. So when it was time to buy another car I bought a Chevy Cruze. I've had more problems with the Chevy Cruze than I ever had with the cobalt. Chevy Cruze seems to always have problems. I probably won't be buying another Chevy for a long time.
What's there to buy, Camaro, Spark, Corvette. Sonic? LOL No
Gen 2 Cruzes didn't get much better, some of them came back to the dealership needing new engines because the pistons failed causing loss of compression/crank no-start condition
I had a 2009 xfe Cobalt and man do I miss that 5 speed. Never had an issue in the 10 years I've owned it. Except for tires, brakes and rotors along with oil changes, everything was original on the car. Over 100,000 miles I was the only owner..totalled it and now I grabbed a 2011 Cruze with 71,000 on it. Had to replace the thermostat right away and it's been good to me since. Still not like my Cobalt was, but I can't complain much .. it does what it needs to until I am able to upgrade.
I currently have 186,000 miles on my 2012 Cruze LT (bought it two years old with 33,000 miles on it) been a great little reliable car!
How’s it treating you just got one
@@trustme7660 It was a great car, I sold it to a friend of mine not long after I posted this, he has just under 200,000 miles on it now, and I bought a 2018 Cruze with 17,000 miles on it and currently have 30,000 miles on it!
@@MS3DALE thanks I’m hoping mines will last me till 200k
@@trustme7660 It will, there are some common issues with them, but nothing I consider major
@@MS3DALE alright imma look into buying the spare parts when it happens
2015 chevy cruze is what I bought about 5 months ago in april. I took it to a dealership (not where i got the car) and they spilled oil on my transmission case above my ecm and battery and cold air intake (the map on the intake had a dribble of oil as well) They pressure washed it and now INSTANT electrical problems. Anyway you mentioned the neg ground issue. There is a recall for that neg cable on some cars (call your chevy dealership to see if ur car is included). Anyway the cable is the one that goes from the battery through a sensor type thing then to the body of the car. The crimping on the cable to connect to the post of the battery is supposed to be defective from the factory. Anyway its about $40 and if its under warranty then it should be free. I changed mine without checking to see if it was under the warranty. Right now dealers are stocking extra of them so they can handle the demand.
Sooo what did the dealership do about messing up your car
@@snc237 the owner wasn’t going to do anything until I got chevy involved. They gave me the money back for the service. They said they would fix it but then claimed it had no issues. A few months ago I replaced the alternator and it stopped so I guess they got too much water inside the alternator.
@@poemranger well hopefully you weren’t out money in the long run
2018 Chevy cruze here. Fantastic, quiet ride.
Honestly, it seems like people either have great luck with these or BAD LUCK. My friend has a 2014 with 139k miles. It's on its second engine, but still has the original transmission. The engine failed after the dealership forgot to screw the oil filter on properly, thus blowing it's oil out. So honestly, I feel like she's had fairly good luck with the car.
you could blow your engine afte ra bad oil change what?
I just got rid of my 2013 cruze, at just over 100000 miles. The thermostat broke, the blend door actuator broke, the oil cooler was leaking all over the place, and a head gasket went. I kept up on maintenance on it too.
That's all too common unfortunately
I have been hearing Scotty Kilmer trash the 1st Gen Chevy Cruse for a number of years now but, I still see them on the road and they always seem to have good paint that is holding up and no rust. I guess a stick shift version would last longer than an automatic but, if anyone has been able to get over 200k out of their 1st Gen Chevy Cruse automatic transmission, that is an impressive longevity for a GM subcompact front wheel drive car.
Cruze not "cruise".
I agree these days, you see many cars in the junkyard where the paint is still in decent to great condition. It's the engines that are failing as automakers use more plastic as it's cheaper, lighter and easier to mold. Yet when they fail, it'll require expensive repairs or the vehicle will be deemed a mechanical total loss b/c the cost to repair is more than value of the car.
In 1995 at a time when 70's 80's cars where still around with cars rusting out at 10 years old and a car reaching 63,000 miles = 100'000kms was approaching near end of life, here I was a young person buying a high risk , high mileage Honda CRX Delsol with Vtec.
It was a 13 year old car with well over 87,000 miles =140,000 kms and beyond the normal tolerances of buying a used car with plenty of life left screaming alarm bells of I should not be buying this.
At 13 years old that Honda never had the rust problems of the Cruze and looked like a new car with the orignal engine and transmission.
Now Feb 2021 with the car nearly 30 years old with 185,000 = 298,000 kms miles I still have the vehicle. I am happy to say that car still has the original engine and transmission. It really feels like it can do it all over again and not yet reaching the half way point.
Lesson and point of the story is a 1992 Honda Delsol (actually any late 80's and all of 90's Honda) had and still has more life, reliability and quality than a decades young Holden Cruz (and many other newer cars).
The fastest cruise I've ever seen built in modified with two different models.. I seen somebody put some extensive mods on a 1.4 turbo RS.. like added modifications not Factory no more another guy took a 2013 1.8 l.non-turbo and built that one... the 2013 base model with a turbo added with a slap shift automatic blew the whole track away that day
replaced my engine at 100k miles. There are PCV issues that need to be addressed with these. mainly the check valve in the intake manifold and the diaphram in the valve cover. The turbos tend to crack from an oil streak from this.
The aluminum block will warp if it ever does get overheated so you cant compromise the cooling system. After 10 years its common to need to replace the plastic water outlet and thermostat housing.
Mine ran good until it didnt and getting it back into operating condition took a lot of work and money.
2013 Cruze eco with 285,000. Original engine. On my 4th turbo unit due to exhaust manifold cracking at the turbo waste gate
Well technically not the turbo. It was the exhaust manifold. As stated in my reply. Since it is all one assembly and the manifold by itself is close to the cost of the entire assembly, i opted for the route if the whole assembly.
Nice review! Am in the process of purchasing a 13' with 101Gzz for daughter!
2012 with 140,000km and I've had nothing but issues with the coolant system. Turbo cooler line went at 80,000km which is ridiculous. Would never recommend this car
dude you’re at 140,000 KM and the only problem is the coolant system I wouldn’t complain you little bitch
@@unrfbrsUN 🤣🤣🤣🤣💀
I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze very clean pushing 318 plus thousand awesome and reliable cars
I have one 2013 Cruze LT manual trans. Replaced PCV valve. Now have @60k miles. No problems since or before!
I'm looking at a 2014 18k on the odometer for about $3,000 Do you think it's worth it?
@@mikemoore7271 Very low Miles for the year... Sure is not scam ?
Salvage title needs headlights hood and front bumper
@@mikemoore7271 How much one same year and Clean title? Salvage cars can be a good option, but must be cheap ! Very cheap !
Best interior in the class
I've recently gotten my 2014 chevy cruz LTZ, I've had it for a few months with only 50,000 miles on it, the only real big issue that has happend to me is the faulty negative battery cable. I had to replace that but it was under special coverage so I paid nothinh out of my pocket.
I am driving 2012 chervolet cruise, it has 145000 kilometers , it had an oil leakage. and it was diagnosed,the garage told me that it had a problem of seal(front and rr) , after it has been repaired i was told that the engine is damaged. supringsly the car has been serviced regularly by the same garage. what can you say?
Currently have a 2013 Cruze LS for 5 years of owning it also had some down time with the car
I just bought a 2013 LT four days ago that is identical to the one in the video for $500. It needs a MAF sensor, oxygen sensor, and the A/C needs recharged. I haven't even driven the car yet and I already have it sold for $1500.
I have a 2014 cruse. Every day I’m scared the check engine lights going to come in again
I’ve already answered 1 in conception with this 1.4L engine, another I’ll address address with s that as long as you maintain them; this engine will last as long sd you take care of it. My engine DID have a few recalls; but I dot them take care of and this car has been 100% reliable for ALL of
Our vehicles.
I bought a brand new 2014 Cruze with the 1.8 because I was afraid of the turbo issues on the 1.4. So far it has been great, and because it has the manual 6 speed the fuel economy is great. I have a video on how nice the car shifts. I have had zero issues with this car and we're almost into 2023. Last winter the check engine light came on when the temp went down to -35 for a while. I had it checked and they said it was a timing issue, but the timing in fact was OK they said. They said it might resolve itself and they were right. The light has not come on since. I am delighted with this car and would buy another but sadly GM does not make them any more, and since I have never owned an automatic I have no idea what I will do when it comes time to replace this car. But the way it is going now, maybe it will run OK for the next ten years.
So I can basically get a American brand Jetta. I currently have my learners permit looking at cars. I love to drive my mom’s Jetta. Does this ride similar?
Car has aged well looks and interior wise, I've been told by a friend who's a mechanic that he's replaced many motors and transmissions on gm products over any other brand with high mileage he says that in the 2000's they where build like throw away cars, once you got your use you would move on, just last week I was helping him remove a transmission from a 2011 Chevy Malibu, as it had no reverse at 150k miles. I'm fortunate enough that my 02 300M Special hasn't given me any real trouble, thats not driver error, I am mechanically inclined however so I dont have a difficult time working on my fleet but for 210k miles, original bottom end and trans it still drives like new. However it is showing its age with having cracked but not torn or ripped leather. But the underneath and exterior is mint! Should have you do a review on it lol. Your channel is about to blow up man, in just a few days from your 300 sub celebration you've jumped over 70 subs, congrats! Also gave ya a follow on insta, keep up the great content!
Thanks so much for the support man! The growth on the channel has been crazy over the past few weeks, hopefully it keeps growing! Being 100% honest I am a GM guy at heart, that being said I try to call out a crap car regardless. My 05 Grand Prix is the best car I've ever owned but I'd also stay away from any GM with the 3.6 engine, just like most people stay away from the Chrysler 2.7 or the Ford 5.4. They all make good and bad stuff so I try to be as fair as possible. Thanks for watching man!
@@TopLineRacer I love my GM stuff too, my dad used to have a 95 jimmy, so many great memories in that thing, trail riding, pulling people outta ditches during the winter. it was the winter warrior vehicle of the fleet when my mom was driving the 03 ram 1500, my dad sold his jimmy in 2011 with over 500k kilometers. (Canadian) or over 310k miles, it has its orginal v6 motor motor but the automatic trans was rebuilt because the previous owner before me dad hadn't changed the transmission fluid in it so it was black. He sold it to his friend who took it to newfound land, where its still being used to this day, all day every day.
@@SmokeyRam Sadly, GM is not like that anymore,and has been that way for years
I have 2012 chevy cruze 1lt with the RS package and although i love the car so much it definitely has had its issues. Im at 55,000 miles and I've had to change the coolant tank, water pump hose, spark plugs, pcv valve cover (just recently), some other random hoses and cables at about 40k miles, the oil gasket i belive and ontop of all the recalls. In addition to tires, front brakes and battery. The interior has remained pretty good because I usually keep it clean and all the technology functions as expected. I do have a blown out speaker though but thats about it. Sadly, I'll be changing to a new car in the new year but I loved this car even with the issues. Its fun to drive, and my favorite part is the front of the car. It looks so beautiful and im sad chevy decided to ruin it after a few years and then cancel the prod. Of the cruze.
An actual review from a Cruze owner! Unload this car if you own it!!
Toplineracer I love my 2008 Chevy Cobalt Sport Coupe lots of power and great Handling. Has 107,000 miles on it.
There are 2 pcv valves. When the intake one fails it puta boost pressure in the crankcase which is a big no no. That then blows the diaphragm in the cam cover band the pressure causes the oil to leak from the cover on the passenger side. If driven like this a lot, the motor will fail because the seals and everything that's getting pressurized that shouldn't, start to give out. There is a kit to fix this issue thats aftermarket.
No transmission fluid changes ? The pcv issue was never addressed? And if so how did you address it?
I’m looking for a Chevy Cruze on offer up and they are under 9k and almost all the ones I find that look good have been restored and have a salvage title as well
i bought mine for 9k with 47000 miles on it
no salvage
I bought 16 wit 52k for 9.5 clean title.
I bought mine 2013 RS package in an option in Baltimore for 5k. One owner clean title an impacable maintenance hystory. An still have no trouble with the car.
What do you think about a used 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8lt with 43K miles for 7.4K USD? Is it worth taking the deal for a daily driver car?
I have not yet had an issue with the PCV valve. I don't think.
The best cruze to get which i also own is the L model 1.8L with a manual trans it's the most reliable it's closest to bare minimum a car is allowed to have which means less electronics less complicated mechanics still have some little issues here and there but less common as the other trims.
Great to know, I just snagged a 2012 with only 120,000 miles! For 3900
Hello bro! Can you please tell me what was the price of the new engine that has been installed. Thanks in advance.
when the engine in my car was replaced it was a few thousand at Canadian tire
200+ thousand miles and no transmission problems????? I don't think you have the complete work history.
This particular car I actually do. It was purchased brand new by a family member.
Mine 2012 Cruze 1.8 had transmission issues at 75k. And still isn't right. Doesn't shift right from 2 to 3 at a quarter throttle.
@@TopLineRacer mine was the 2013 brand new that my mom gave me and it's been great
It’s a shame that this car has some reliability issues because it really does punch WAY above its weight in the nvh and ride quality categories. It feels like a much pricier car when driving it.
Every car has problems out there. And the term "reliability" has been distorted and now is used as a synonym of "something went wrong". Reliability means the vehicle isn't constantly leaving you stranded. If a ln infotainment malfunctions that doesn't make a car unreliable.
Feel like I am on borrowed time with my original turbo at 145k miles.
I was going to buy one but I just didn’t like that noise that I hear as you pressed the gas
I'm looking for a 300k+ Chevy Cruze with original motor and tranny to compare to my 97 Camry. Still searching
You can find some Cobalts but not too many cruze's. Or virtually any of the GM cars that used the 3.8.
Always wanted a newer Chevy model this mite be my next ride
I bought a 2012 Chevy Cruze eco with the 6 speed manual with 84,000 miles on it about 4 months ago I've put about 12,000 miles on it and it never left me stranded but the turbo going out believe it or not it has the original PVC valve on it and it works but the clutch is slips sometimes but I love the car It get 35 to 40 mpg normally if I'm lucky I can get about 50 mpg but I've only gotten that good of gas mileage a few times mostly with just the spare tire I don't know why it gets better gas mileage with it but it does but I got some plans for it and when it's done it's going to be more reliable and have more power zz performance has some good parts for these cars like a metal thermostat housing and a metal turbo oil return line along with better turbos and tunes but then again it is just a Chevy Cruze I wouldn't buy it to build one im just stuck with what I have
I have recently purchased a 16versa however I may trade it for 2014 Cruz! Hopefully I won’t regret the Cruz
DON'T DO IT! YOU WILL REGRET IT. I'm getting rid of my 2014 Chevy Cruze LT. NOTHING BUT ISSUES! It's a major money pit. It'll start having issues before you pay it off
@@whitneymueller512 really?! Dang
@@l.nicole5419 yeah really. I've had so many expensive parts replaced in this car. We changed the exhaust manifold THREE TIMES since I've owned it. Oil leaks, coolant leaks, overheating issues, and much much more. Oh, and it's a major pain in the ass to work on. My boyfriend and I just finished replacing the radiator. LET ME TELL YOU, that was a major pain. Gotta take off SO many parts just to get to it. And even then, good luck. Oh, I should mention I've had my car towed home three times this year already. All for coolant/ overheating issues. Glad I'm trading it in for a Subaru. The Cruze is such a lemon. The 1.4L is garbage. Save yourself the money and headache, and look for a different car.
@@whitneymueller512 wish I would've seen your comment a month ago! Thanks for telling me. Tomorrow I will be taking it to the dealership let them fix whatever while under a warranty
What about a 2014 with 100k
Are these 200 highway or city miles though?
Big difference
My vehicle only goes forward...had the wrong transmission 1.4 ...its 2012...it great looking got it cheap....drive 112 miles...
Love the cruse I would love to have one more eazy to work on to me it's a good car haters get real would buy one with the miles on it
Hello friend, I would love for you to give me your opinion, here in Brazil we have the Chevrolet CRUZE, with an ECOTEC 1.8 engine, I hear many complaints about this engine, such as failure in fuel injectors, causing hydraulic shim, breaking pistons and bending the pistons. connecting rods, another problem is the camshaft pulleys that cause a lot of problems, here in Brazil the components of this engine are very expensive. would you recommend me to buy this car? I have many doubts and would like to hear your opinion, thank you very much !!!
My 2011 cruze has 320000 kilometres on it
Just got one today... I loved cavaliers, I fkn hated the cobalt, this is by far the best of them all. But my love for 1994 and before z24s is forever in my blood
Owned a 88z24, and 89 convertible, 1994 rs cavalier , 2006 5speed... The 06 was a POS,
Leasing a chevy cruze. My list of breaks are turbo at 80k miles. Water outlet at 100k. Pcp at 100k valve cover 100k.
Remember Murphy's law, doesn't sound too bad. All those parts are inexpensive and easy to fix.
I had a Chevy Cruze but got rid of it and I’m happy about that they are disposable cars
Bust my buddy has a Turbo lag, throttle lag and staring lag at 125,000km
mileage would leave 1 2 believe that it was mostly highway mileage which is less wear on a vehicle. try 220k stop and go city driving and re-evaluate.
I have one but you have to really take care of it got it new and have has alot of problems got it in 2013 and still have it with only 119000
I got a Ford fiesta se sedan dual clutch 6spd automatic it hauls ass and handles like a go kart light weight and good on gas
Your also prolly gay
Let's not forget that the Chevy Cruz has a list of recalls a mile long
Can you help me to better understanding this issue?
I was searching for Chevy Cruz to buy and every single Chevy Cruz i checked its history online it has Call Back history ..
What does it mean that?
@@GhostHawk76 it means don't buy one, they are junk. Buy a Ford escape you will be much happier and it will last much much longer
@@idropagearbabye6822 thank you so much!
@@idropagearbabye6822 I know of two people with ford escapes of similar year to this cruze that have had them burn to the ground. I like ford, but I wouldn't get an escape personally.
@@GhostHawk76Get a Toyota or Honda, everybody and their grandmas know those cars last forever
200K highway miles are very different from 200K tough city stop and go miles. it seems at 8 years old this car was driven approximately 25,000 miles a year which means mostly highway. even a vehicle of questionable reliability can get to 200K with enough maintenance. would a similar Civic or Corolla needed an engine swap at 200K with as little maintenance as regular oil changes? very unlikely.
i would have appreciated a test drive with assessment of NVH and ride quality over rough roads.
Got rid of my 2018 Cruze after having so many problems with transmission, engine, fuel system. Complete lemon will never own another GM. Traded in for a 2019 Sonata and is way better so far.
Thank God you got rid of that thing
brandon sbircaknedlosn what problems did you have, sir?
@@jamesmedina2062 can you read? He said what the problems were dumbass.
I dont think those are LS rims, I am pretty sure they are LT rims.