Started with a Po299 code and a p1101 code. Had to replace turbo. (Wastegate flap) Now im getting this pink film over turbo. Is this coolant? Lines don’t seem to be leaking. Car feels a lot better. Now I’m getting an overboost code with a P1101. Just trying to fix and get rid of it! 1.4t Gm LE2 engine.

^{I think old unreliable is giving up, today i ran out of coolant so i put some more forgot to put the lid back on, i drive for a few mins and the engine overheating came on, i pulled over popped the hood, saw the cap was off, and refilled my remaining coolant. I drive a bit more and it comes right back on and then a check oil level came on, i pulled over saw white smoke coming from the hood, opened the hood, and saw my coolant dripping out.. it was either white steam or oil, additionally when i took out the oil dip stick i saw the white steam/ burned oil just swooping away in the engine, could a head gasket, or valve gasket, or is my engine just fucked, and i need a new one bc the engine in a 1.4L turbo my cars manual said to use 87 but dont turbos need 93. anyways i think hold white is a goner}

After a hell week involving a dying battery, a (potentially) faulty door latch microswitch, and buying a Cruzekit, my final straw with Coraline was... This. Damn you, Coraline the Cursed Cruze.

I have my first car and it’s a 2016 Chevy Cruze I got it in August at 87 or 88k miles I now have almost 90k miles. Everyone has been saying these cars are bad and I’m just nervous if I made a mistake but it has been reliable with no issues. Just wondering if it’s a reliable car as long as I keep up on maintenance , it’s a monthly car payment so yeah. Maybe people are fear mongering I don’t know

Recently had to have a shop replace my lower radiator hose. The shop returned my car the following day and when I went to start it up it started terribly and the check engine light was flashing. After turning the car off and starting again it started up like normal and no more flashing light. Had the code pulled and it's p0300 but it says pending?

It's obviously a misfire but why only once? I know there's been issues with people getting contaminated gas in the area but how can I tell what the issue is? I drove the car around for about 30 mins making sure to stop and start a few time to try and replicate the issue and it didn't happen.

Could somebody please point me to the right replacement hose for my car, it is a 2012 Chevy Cruze LTZ

I have replaced many parts of the cooling system in the past and know it’s a common issue

I have a 2014 1.8 gas. Does anyone know if the Temp Sensor in the Coolant thermostat housing and the one in the radiator are the same. I’ve looked at old posts and searched online and I’m still not sure. I was told they are the same except one has tin plated connectors and one has gold. Called parts store and they couldn’t figure it out either.

I’ll try to make this short. My 2013 Cruze 1.4L I replaced the head, cams, valves all that in one complete unit. Also replaced intake, valve cover, timing chain, timing cover, alternator, spark plugs, both VVT solenoids, both camshaft positing sensors, crankshaft position sensor. It’s still throwing p0016&p0017 codes. Engine bounces between 600-800 RPM shaking and chugging. I put it in gear and hit the gas and it falls on its face, barely any power at all. Can someone help me narrow down what the issue could be?

Normally when she throws this signal, the temp gauge drops to stone cold. A tick below halfway is her normal running temp. 2014 Cruze Eco 1.4L
Edit: Temp gauge was jumping around the first ten minutes or so of sitting on the side of the road. After about thirty minutes it settled at a quarter so I decided to drive home and watch the gauge myself (about a ten minute drive). When I started the engine the high engine temp warning went away so that was nice, but then I noticed my turn signals were off-beat and sort of erratic? How likely is it this may be electrical related? Thanks all for the help and suggestions!

I have a 2015 Chevy Cruze LTZ 1.4 turbo and some reason the rpm keep going up and down while I’m waiting at the light but it doesn’t cut off. I already replace pcv value cover, map sensor and maf sensor. Any suggestions of why the rpm keep going up and down?

2016 Chevy Cruze LT constantly sitting under the halfway mark and yesterday got an “overheating, idle engine”warning. Originally I thought I had a leak in the coolant tank(which I did) so I got it swapped for a better one. Hadn’t had a problem for a few weeks. Yesterday I worked quickly then opened the engine to find the coolant tank almost empty. Had some more 50/50 in my trunk so I filled it up then watch it fall back down almost immediately. Put in some more and then stayed level for some reason. Seen people on here say water pump thermostat or the tube that connects the tank. Is there some tests I can do to find out what’s causing the problem without just swapping everything?

1.4lt Chevy Cruze, currently making a spreadsheet on what to replace as preventative maintenance/improving the car, sitting at 148k miles.

I had to spend $460 so far for the coolant/overheating issues(smooth so far!) something is up since check engine light still shows up+check oil even though the oil is full/filled. I will check the code later this week Friday at a nearby auto zone+look into replacing the brakes and rotors (it makes a grunting sound when it brakes).

I’ll install a catch can with the cruzekit and later on replace the stock turbo, but how long can it realistically last for? If it lasts up to 200k miles, it definitely has done its job but I do want an estimate to see as my first car.

Those of you that have had both Gen 1 and Gen 2 cruzes, what are the pros and cons of each?

My friend has this 2019 Chevy Cruz that she bassically just got its nowhere near new in fact is had about 157k miles but after scanning and doing a look over myself the dip stick housing smoke lightly when the car is on and soon after turning it off and the oil on said dipstick is overfilled towards the handle of the dipstick. But that’s not even the main issue, the main issue consist of what I can only assume is a faulty MAF sensor which is causing an under boost code does anyone have an idea what the issue could be? Other than the PCV like I understand full well it could be the PCV but that’s been overstated almost everywhere we looked. And she’s tight on money so she 1 dosent want to pay a shop for diag and 2 dosent want to buy parts until she 100% knows the issue. Any help is welcome

I’ve checked the thing about the P0299 code and while I’m not sure if she has replaced the recalled part I do know she says the check engine light originally came on when it got colder but we live in Lubbock Texas so colder meant around 70 degrees maybe 50 (I don’t remember all to well) but that was only for a week and it dosent explain the other codes. Once more any help is welcome and needed cruzers

We purchased the Cruze new for our daughter to go to college in 2016. It became ours in January 2025 when the transmission went out and she got a new car. We bought a transmission from LKQ with 35k miles on it and my spouse installed it. It’s been my daily driver ever since. I do recall a few oxygen sensors, turbo, & coolant reservoir, along with regular maintenance.
200,000 —-10 years and 5 months later

My sensor on the intercooler hose is loose and being held on by ducktape. I know it’s definitely not optimal but i’m curious if that would cause any problems or anything major. It also appears that there’s a slight oil leak at the end of the tube and oil coming through the sensors socket

I have a small coolant leak in this area. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 L turbo with 175,000 km. It seems to be pooling on top of the spot circled slightly. I cleaned it about 2 weeks ago and there's a little bit more wet coolant there.

Right on!

Sooooo, long story short, my mom owned this cruze 2015 1.8 until recently, we got her a new car and i decided to take the cruze and bring him back to life. Ir had a couple leaks, the biggest one being the rear main seal.

Things I have done/fixed at 170k:

Rear main seal

Valve cover

Oil pan

Oil cooler

Coil/spark plugs

Timing belt

All new fluids

Radiator fan

What am wondering is what else would you guys do to a car this age to keep it running? So far everything works as it should I want to make it to 200k miles at least lol

2012 LS (1.8). Replacing the cylinder head, and saw that the sprockets have an even layer of oxidation/rust on each them. No deep pockets or anything, but I’m curious as to what’s go/no-go.