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Questions tagged [cruze]

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How do I open my hood on 2017 Chevy Cruze?

I attempted to open the hood of my 2017 Chevy Cruze using the marked lever, but it didn't seem to do anything. How do I open the hood?
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Help with spark plug stuck upside down in well

I am installing new spark plugs in my 2013 Chevy Cruze and I dropped a spark plug in the well upside down. I tried to get it out with 8" needle noose pliers but it will not budge. Any help would be appreciated.
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Ticking noise while idling that increases with acceleration

2013 Chevy Cruze. 86000 miles. Our car has been ticking while idling, and the noise gets louder and faster when accelerating. Oil has been changed regularly. Water pump was changed recently due to a leak. Not very car savvy, so I'm not sure what…
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2012 vs 2022 Chevrolet Vehicle and Coolant Consumption

Not as much a maintenance question but I'm hoping to get a better understanding of how my vehicles work. In 2016 I bought a 2012 Chevy Cruze which was fairly heavy on coolant consumption. Since I bought the vehicle I've found myself topping up the…
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Why is coolant in the reservoir boiling?

This is a 2011 Chevy Cruze 1.4 L Eco with 116xxx miles on it. The other night I made it home from driving about 30 minutes from work and when I turned the car off I heard some noises. I looked under the hood and noticed it boiling at the tank. I did…
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My dashboard lights are dim

I drive a Chevrolet Cruze 2011 and about halfway home the dashboard lights dimmed. I don't have an adjustable knob. Is it as simple as replacing a fuse or battery? What could be the cause?
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2014 Chevy Cruze squeaky serpentine belt

My Cruze has a squeaky belt, noise goes away as I accelerate. All pulleys are turning. Is belt dressing a temporary fix until I get home?
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Brake squeaks on 2013 Cruze

I was told that the brakes on the 2013 Chevy Cruze would squeak if the rotors had condensation etc. They had already resurfaced front rotors, adjusted and cleaned the rear pads and told me basically to live with it due to age of car (2013 with 43000…
Don
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My 2017 Chevy Cruze is reading 76% oil life. Is this bad?

I can’t open my hood to check the oil, but it’s reading 76% oil life. Is this bad until I get to a mechanic?
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Shaking, misfiring with all new parts and sensors in a Chevy Cruze 2012 turbo 4 cylinder

I just had my 2012 chevy Cruze 4 cylinder turbo spark plugs, coil pack, MAP sensor, and pressure sensor replaced all same time and my car drove nicely around the corner but as soon as I pulled up to the red light, the check engine light came on and…
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Accidentally mixed orange and green antifreeze

My car has a slow coolant leak that mechanic hasn't been able to identify that takes about a year before there's an issue. It was running low and it was Christmas eve so I couldn't get Dexcool (I drive a Chevy Cruze) and ended up mixing antifreeze…
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Diagnosing alternator or starter on a 16 Chevy Cruze LT

how do you know if it's the battery starter or alternator in a 2016 chevy cruze lt when i started the car it sounded like it wasn't going to start also not sure if it's related but i had to get a jump twice last week and the next day when i turned…
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Rubber pieces found in engine coolant

ISSUE: I found small pieces of rubber debris in the coolant. They are a little smaller than part of a fingernail clipping. The rubber hoses have flaking rubber when inspecting them on the inside. BACKGROUND: The vehicle is a Chevy Cruze with 175k…
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Squealing Brakes (2012 Chevy Cruze RS)

This annoying noise disappears after the car has been driven for 15 - 20 minutes, but I don't believe it should be happening at all! Dealership has changed brake pads, re-checked new pads, etc. Their "research" from GM says noise is "normal" -- I…
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Car not starting after few kilometers of driving (Chevy Cruze 1.8L 2011)

I have a 2011 Chevy Cruze 1.8L It starts fine when the engine is cold, however, after driving for a while then stopping it, it won't start. One day I drove it 25 km, stopped it, then tried to start it again, but when I applied the throttle the…
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