I never use my air conditioning or heat anymore due to the burning smell of the coolant. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Repaired at suburban Chevrolet in eden prarie. Your order may be eligible for Ship to Home, and shipping is free on all online orders of $35.00+. Sometimes, it leaks as I drive, other times, it'll be parked and leak out when idle. Once they replaced a transmission coolant connector, that didn't solve the problem, and twice they said they couldn't find a problem. Not address. After all parts was replaced and driven for couple days car dashboard notification said a/c off/ idle engine overheating. Buick Encore L4 1.4L Thermostat Housing: 2011-2016: Chevrolet: Cruze: Chevrolet Cruze L4 1.4L Thermostat Housing: 2012-2017: Chevrolet: Sonic: Chevrolet Sonic L4 1.4L Thermostat Housing: 2014-2017: Chevrolet: Trax: Chevrolet Trax L4 1.4L Thermostat Housing I have gotten an oil change and put coolant in my car but within three days, my car was telling me that it was time for another oil change my car was overheating. Engine error code found, advised to take to dealer to investigate. no, not all of these are lemons, just yours...supposedly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. I consider this a health issue, inhaling these fumes. Im being to question my purchase of my chevy Cruze. , 10/2/2014. I would encourage anyone experiencing this problem to contact the dealer and have them contact gm to get your vehicle fixed. Drove about 45 miles and parked vehicle. A Chevrolet Cruze Water Pump Replacement costs between $379 and $494 on average. They road tested it and stated it was repaired. Official recalls have been issued for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze by the NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Recall List for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. . Any fix seems to just slow down the leak for a little bit to where you don't need any major repairs for a while. If the coolant is leaking on the 08-16 Chevy Cruze, it’s likely from a loose, corroded, or leaking radiator hose, a cracked or leaking thermostat housing, or a bad radiator. Consumer writes in regards to defective coolant system. Gm specialist had car for 2 weeks in January & could not solve. I did buy my car pre-owned so I am not aware of what took place before I got it but I haven't done anything to the car for this problem to transpire. Will never buy another chevy. 2nd: Hose had to be replaced. . The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. is every one of these cars lemons? . This grease is glycol based hence the similarity to coolant when heated. Vehicle engine light is on. See Don't hear it when I'm driving. The dealer stated that coolant was leaking into the release valve and needed to be repaired. 2011 4dr eco. I had a recall on a coolant leak at the pump. Still laces power. Why does it keeps cracking ? Sitting at light or stop sign and it pops four or five times. Lack of power, coolant leaks, the cooling system has a number of plastic parts. who diagnosed that the thermostat and coolant pipe seal needed to be replaced. Vehicle has 59,000 miles. Multiple coolant issues. will be back to ky on thursday and have an appointment at the dealership to get it fixed AGAIN. My VIN isn't listed but I see other chevys with this same coolant hose weakness issue as mine. The housing is PLASTIC instead of metal. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. It does not happen all the time. 2018 Honda Clarity Touring PHEV - Forest Green w/Tan interior (wife's car). I cannot get Chevrolet to fix this and they said that they'll not fix it just replace coolant just for 2016 after then they'll not replace leaked coolant. Today's video repairs a leak caused by a leaking gasket at the water outlet pipe on my 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (at this moment I've only had the car for 23 days) I had the car looked over by my mechanic and everything looked good and fine. All products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014. This is [xxx]. Chevrolet Cruze owners have reported 37 One day when I was driving home from work I started chocking and my eyes where burning from an intense burning smell. is there anything that can be done so this thing dont start leaking again? In most cases, people are just getting the entire assembly despite the fact that the leak could come from several different areas. hail totaled 5/8/2017 @103,600 miles - 42.5 MPG (5.5 L/100km), Gen1 Appearance, Body, Detailing, & Interior, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Signs that your Cruze might have a failed thermostat housing include coolant leaks around the housing and an overheating engine, which could also be a sign of a failed thermostat. Then my car started smoking but there was no indication that it was overheating. the gm at carmax in tinley park argued with me for 15 minutes about who if I spoke to him once or twice instead of dealing with the real issue, the sold me, a single mother a car with bad brakes! After few months it started running hot again 2019, dealership said diagnosis was thermostat, waterpump, hoses leaking. A 2014 Cruze thermostat can help keep your cooling system running efficiently. In June 2017, my engine overheated due to a malfunction in my coolant system. The snow will soon begin and I am scared to death to drive. Coolant hose leak ruptured without cause or warning causing entire hosing system to explode and car overheated obviously while driving. I have changed the spark plugs and the coil pack. I took the car to the dealership three times. I had taken it in for service and oil change. This leak is not the cause, but rather a symptom of your Cruze’s bad thermostat. They then added a peppermint extract to the coolant fluid to ensure that if there was a coolant leak of any kind the odor would be immediately discernable from any other automotive odor. Whenever you replace the thermostat in your Cruze, inspect the housing for cracks or other signs of damage and replace the thermostat housing gasket as well. all problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze . Had been away from the car and car was cooled and added more coolant to it. This chemical is a labeled ¿a¿ poison for humans within it's label. . Also please check out the Major safety concern, I could have been rear ended. . my wifes 2011 cruze has had the thermostat housing replaced 3 times already. They may want to see the service records as well. Found many service bulletins for these items and 2 recalls for this problem. . Set up to be repaired under warranty at midway chevy dealership in pocomoke city, MD on thur. Any time it has overheated and the engine when idle, I've been on the freeway, driving at least 60 mph or on the street, driving at least 30 mph. 4th: Coolant Reservoir Tank has to be replaced now. Constant replacements nothing works. Then a couple weeks later there was a leak and Ford had to replace a coolant pump. The tech removed some of it and heated it up and it smelled just like dexcool. I'm always cautious that my engine will blow out when I drive it. Yes, it is a lemon. . I have to roll down the windows to get fresh air. Check here for special coupons and promotions. Our personal mechanic(25yrs) has gone over the engine/car and no visable or via testing ,shows a leak. Paid for another diagnostic from dealership and now they are saying maybe a blown headgasket or cracked engine block due to overheating. If you have reason to believe it’s gone bad, ignoring it will only end up costing a lot more money in the long run. 2. I still have a continuous smell of something burning and have to take it in for service again. Before I purchased my 2011 Chevrolet Cruze a guarder plate was installed too keep the leak from burning off of the motor and no repair to stop the coolant leak. The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze has 934 problems & defects reported by Cruze owners. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed coolant on the ground. Depleted coolant reservoir caused the engine to overheat after driving for about seven minutes. I'm no mechanic or anything so I don't think much of weird noises or smells but I have become highly accustomed to the smell of burning coolant. It's leaking on the passenger side of the engine. I was offered a $2000. , 10/2/2014. And everything is fine. Car was purchased labor day of 2013, has a little over 9,000 miles with bumper to bumper warranty still enforced. Bought 2/2019, took it back to the shop for coolant issues in 3/2019 and discovered its leaking coolant again. 2013 Chevy Cruze 1.4 LT – New water pump, outlet, upper hose and radiator hoses, new reservoir and new thermostat housing all from autozone. They told me they would run a diagnostic test and determine the problem(s). The thermostat housing and a junction piece are made of plastic. My 2013 Chevy Cruze has had this issue and also have had to replace the housing twice. Now my car is bellowing white smoke and idling funny and I find out I've blown a gasket. now going to have to get thermostat housing replaced again. 3rd: Dealer did'nt install hose properly, had to be replaced again. Returned to vehicle twenty minutes later turned on car, fan still running hard. Appears there are more than just those listed. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. I have had a coolant leak and have had it repaired 5 times since I purchased. Extremely costly repair. As for power with a turbo it lacks power. That answer wasn’t to help you, but hard working people who put their money into crappy things that they rely on. Good luck diagnosing your Chevy Cruze. Replacing a thermostat is a relatively affordable repair. Set up to be repaired under warranty at midway chevy dealership in pocomoke city, MD on thur. The lady I had communicated with about the problem I was having about a burnt smell when I turned on my heat. The contact's wife also noted smoke emitting from the vehicle while the engine was running. Called carmax and though the warranty was was over they agreed to repait because of a brake recall. Also engine makes popping noises after running on highway and come to a complete stop. Turned the car off and popped hood to check and from the overheating I guess there was pressure on the hose it just popped the hose from the clamp and coolant went every where. Vehicle was required to be towed from the location. This bolts to a plastic housing that connects to the water jacket on the engine block. This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. The worst complaints are engine, electrical, and cooling system problems. (she no ionger works for the dealership) I do not know how long I was driving my Cruze without any coolant. I spoke to gm motors customer service and was told that the recall had been closed so unfortunately, if I want it to be fixed, it has to come out of pocket. I almost went into down into a 6 lane expressway when the brakes didnt work! The manufacturer was not notified. Engine revs and jumps. Confirmed a coolant leak and replaced thermostat housing with an aluminum one. The contact noticed a leak coming from the engine. Its been a couple months now and no one has followed up at all. I have left several voicemails with gm my case # is c7269752 with first responder. Replaced water pump twice , coolant tank cap. Well then after a few days im on the interstata and decided to use the speed control, at first it was just like you would expect it to be but after not even 5 minutes the car starts acting like in tapping and releasing the gas and will not stop unless speed control is turned off or stopped. I ran the heat and defrost heavy with no issues to report. Conclusion: Cruze Bad Thermostat Symptoms. It resulted in thermostat and housing along with additional coolant housing to be replaced about a month ago. As a result, I had my coolant flange replaced. When it happens it burns my nose and eyes. ( which wasnt the case as I got out to check). The most recently reported issues are listed below. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. I see that there have been many complaints about this. My mechanic informed me to be sure that I always had coolant and water in my trunk at all times, in case it leaks out. The coolant is leaking, my engine light turned on while I was driving on a city street and it said my engine was high in temperature. The mechanic stated that a leak could not be found. Last week, October 10, 2017, my car began to smoke again, my engine went idle, and when I popped the hood, the coolant had leaked out completely. PI0721A Coolant leak from Thermostat housing, The leak may be caused by either the thermostat housing to cylinder head seal not being squarely aligned to the cylinder head or the water outlet seal to the thermostat housing not being squarely aligned to the thermostat housing. My car is leaking oil and coolant. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). The initial housing was made of plastic. It has 110,000 kms on it. Lights on radio blink and engine/oil/ coolant leaks. 1st: Thermostat housing had to be replaced. I also experience a shack when the car is at an idol. Car was purchased labor day of 2013, has a little over 9,000 miles with bumper to bumper warranty still enforced. Seems as though the defected/ cheap parts caused this from the beginning and should be recalled before someone engine blow up from overheating. Confirmation# 10639748. Hopefully when I take it in for service they are able to pin point the problems and that the last visit I need to make to the dealership. Replaced the thermostat housing 3 times in 2 years and it cracked again. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired four times. . and it cracks! all problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze . all problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze . The continuous heating and cooling of the grease resulted in a breakdown of it and the smell only got worse. The water pump in my 2014 chevy Cruze . The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The techs removed all of the excess grease and replaced with another lubricant which was a type of brake lube good to 400f. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service the independent mechanic discovered that coolant had leaked from the thermostat housing. The vehicle was not operating correctly and lost power while being driven or idling. Haven’t had my housing leak once since I’ve owned mine. Re-engineered to address common failure points in the original equipment, Dorman’s Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing has improved durability and resistance. The following I copied from a forum online. I told them that this coolant is also inside the cab of my 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and they said that I would be charged to have my 2011 Chevrolet Cruze checked for reason of leak but once coolant is leaked out or low they would replace it. I mentioned that this coolant chemical burn off is causing sight effects and that it continues sending those chemical coolant fums into the cab of the vehicle and I'm taking medication for those sight effects of the coolant's chemical burn off. The car putters and has horrible acceleration and I have contacted Ford and carmax dealership and coorp for help at the same time all the Cruzes were taken off the lots and were no longer allowed to be sold because of all the recalls and they were deemed unsafe to drive. First I was stopped at a red light and the car jerked forward and honestly scared me as it felt like I had just been hit by the car behind me. The vehicle was taken to Chevrolet of spartanburg (1051 asheville hwy, spartanburg, SC 29303) and was informed that the failure was normal. Significant coolant leak causing engine to overheat. Car seems to stall while driving (recurrent/ constant problem for 4 months: car has < 65k miles). The failure mileage was 23,000. This is not a GM website. The consumer stated after having both the hoses and clips replaced, the mechanic stated engine seal must have been leaking. I had to have both of these parts replaced at below 40000 miles at a cost of more than $800 dollars. I looked online and saw that there was a recall in 2011/2012 regarding the same problem. I've had my 2014 Cruze LT for about 2 years now and I have ran into several coolant leaks over the past year. I would have been killed. See In addition, whenever the heater was activated, a burning odor was present. Get reliability information for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze from Consumer Reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Antifreeze leaking in the Chevy Cruze is usually going to be coming from the water pump. Thermostat housing was not connected and spewing coolant onto overheating engine causing smoke/steam. Been in and out of shops trying to fix a coolant leaks. After constant heat and cold they crack. I am fed up of Chevy - has anyone found a fix for it ? Car has consistent coolant leak. CruzeTalk.com forum, news, discussions and the best community for owners to discuss all things related to the Chevy Cruze. Failed on inspection for low coolant. It's a simple repair we walk through. 11-23-13 went to start my car found antifreeze and oil leaking on the ground. 11-12-2013 2nd failure coolant leak and oil mileage at failure 93513 dealer found leak at the corner of water outlet on rear cylinder head, and replaced outlet tube. I had my coolant flange replaced a second time. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was the first they had seen and a solution or repair could not be done until the root cause of the failure could be determined. It withstands the extreme changes in temperature that frequently cause housing to become brittle, crack and leak. From what I was told by another mechanic, the car is loosing vacuum pressure and the valves or valve cover is leaking. Reported to NHTSA on 9/29/2014 at approx. Also have similar issue with the fuel injection/take off with no power and slow to go which has almost been deadly in highway traffic. Something when its cold is causing coolant and oil to leak. The vehicle was leaking coolant and the mechanic did not know if the engine or transmission had been exposed to the coolant. Bought vehicle from carmax first week of March 2014, 3 weeks later was first time I drove in snow and the the brakes did not work at all. My uncle had just added coolant to my reservoir the day before, but it leaked out completely. I was driving down a dark highway, going about 25 mph. We currently carry 5 Thermostat products to choose from for your 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, and our inventory prices range from as little as $63.99 up to $140.69. So since then I have checked the oil every day just to be sure im not running low and it wasnt low. . Water Pump problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 15. I'm almost positive that there's a recall for this issue, but I need confirmation. Car has leaked oil and coolant since I got it. What gives?! Browse our selection of 2014 Chevy Cruze thermostats to … I have not received a recall notice, but I've done research. Ok so I needed a new car and went and ended up at a nice looking used car lot and financed a 2013 chevy Cruze lt. It leaves a film on the windows. The vehicle was taken to the dealer keyes Chevrolet(5949 van nuys blvd, van nuys, CA. ) The car never ran the same. These parts were made to fail. Chevy Cruze 2014, Engine Coolant Thermostat and Housing Assembly by Four Seasons®. Low coolant levels can also cause fluctuations in hot and cold temperatures. This fix is not easy as the entire dash needs to be removed, but a good tech can do it and resolve this issue. The most recently reported issues are listed below. New Engine Thermostat Coolant Housing For 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited 1.4L (Fits: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze) 5 out of 5 stars (3) 3 product ratings - New Engine Thermostat Coolant Housing For 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited 1.4L Dealer invo claims thermostat housing leaking, replaced part. Didnt have the car back on for 2 min and the car started beeping with engine overheat warning. See statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Cruze. I am a single mom with a teenage daughter an I am afraid to let her drive this car, there have been several deaths attributed to the chevy Cruzes. On 3/10/2015 my case file closed with no resolution. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. I have a leak in my coolant system. Well then the next night out of no where the head gasket blew. Jft. Well like a week later I make a drive I have actually made in this car about 6 times already to have lunch with a friend and when I get there turn the car off and then the friend is 10 min away so I restart the car for the ac. . On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 3 different trusted brands of Thermostat products for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs. Engine has had coolant leaks and engine head gasket is blown. . The vehicle was then pulled over on the freeway shoulder and the coolant added. I asked them if I could have the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze checked without having a service charge and I was told I could not that I'll be charged a fee. Leak appears after vehicle is heated, driven, then appears during cool down and is isolated to water pump area. Luckily, I was not alone this time. OCPTY Thermostat Housing Assembly Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly Fit For 2011-2016 For Chevy Cruze Limited 1.4L 55565336 55579010 902-808 4.6 out of 5 stars 116 $22.31 $ 22 . She informed me that there was no problems or leak. Engine reboots are temporary fix, but the computer seems to be taking out systems 1 by 1. This happens in all situations, moving or standing still. What does that mean anyway? Repaired on morning of 10/2/2014 at midway Chevrolet in pocomoke city, MD. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water outlet was leaking coolant out of the engine onto the transmission. . Vehicle leaking antifreeze, strong smell of coolant and recall NHTSA campaign 12v288 gm 12081 oil on engine shield, repair done 11/7/2013 while visiting colorado springs, CO. . The car is at the dealer today getting the coolant recall completed and it will be computer checked for the engine light.