Idle RPM
Hey Guys. So I messed with my intake the other day and when I put it back in everything seemed fine but I am almost certain my rpms dropped down. Right now i'm sitting at about 700. What are the rpms...
View ArticleJoining the coolant problem gang
We have a 2012 Cruze 1.4 turbo automatic. At 14000 miles replaced first water pump..then about 3 weeks ago had it replaced again at 43000 miles. Then 3 days ago could smell coolant and see steam from...
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Installing Pioneer AVH-X1500DVD
So I recently purchased the Pioneer AVH-X1500DVD aftermarket stereo head unit for my 2011 Cruze LT. I purchased the Axxess ASCW-1 to retain the steering wheel connections, as well as the Axxess...
View ArticleHow to Avoid the Dreaded A/C Mold/Mildew Smell
I have heard from some car guys that the best way to avoid this is to never run in recirculate mode and always run fresh air inside... This is what I have always done on my 2000 Silverado and it it has...
View ArticleNew Version Of GM 6 Speed Automatics
I recently had a discussion about the 6 speed automatics with an employee of the Powertrain plant where they are built. I was informed that starting this year, the fluid pumping design in these...
View Articlebroken diverter valve?
On Christmas afternoon, today, I took off the stock airbox off of my 2012 Chevy cruze Eco and installed a simple universal air filter .I used the plastic sensor attachment cut from the plastic box...
View Article2012 Cruze check engine light comes on and shows several codes
I am new to this forum but have a 2012 1.8L cruze with 75K on it. when you start it the CEL(check engine light) comes on and shows anywhere from 7-11 codes including...
View ArticleTowing with a Cruze LT
I've found some references to not towing boats, and towing with a manual. Nothing close to what I need to know. I'm looking to tow my Kendon single slot Motorcycle trailer occasionally with my '11 LT...
View Articlebarley 30 mpg
Ok so I just bought a new to me 2013 cruze lt1 with the 1.4L I just drove 120 miles going around 75 mph I averaged 30 mpg on the trip with premium gas in it regular gas was getting 27 highway. It has...
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Mattwa's Cruze Build
Well, I decided to start my own build thread finally. Lots of things planned and/or already installed to really make it my own Cruze. :) Thread when I bought the car....
View ArticleOverheating ?
So I noticed a few weeks ago that I have the common water pump failure. I was trying to push service off until this upcoming week but last night on the way home I got the classic message "AC off due to...
View ArticleFog light programming
Went to the dealership this morning to get my complimentary service and was gonna get the BCM flashed since I was coming anyway since I cut a deal with the dealership to charge me half to program it....
View Articlenot happy with our 2012 Cruze
We bought our cruze brand new 2012 Cruze and right before Thanksgiving my husband came outside and started the car- it shook and then the service traction control light came on! He shut off the car and...
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new to the board
hello everyone, finally got some free time to sign up and post on the site. ordered 2013 2lt 1.4t cruze last december and patiently waited the 8 weeks for it to come in. car was droped off to my...
View ArticleHome Screen Icons Resorting
I've resorted my homescreen icons but they like to randomly re-arrange themselves. Anyone else have this issue or know a fix?
View ArticleCement block + Cruze = 3300 in damage
Had a bad morning going into work today. 5:45 am i hit a large concrete block in the left of the middle lane. there was little traffic around me and by the time i saw it it was too late. The car almost...
View ArticleBurning oil smell inside and out
I have begun to notice an occasional burning oil smell in my 2011 Cruze 1LT since its last oil change at the dealer. This has been on and off since then, about 2 months. Checked the oil level seems...
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Illuminated door sills
Hey everyone just got these installed today. They were an option on cruzes as a dealer install for about $550, but I picked them up for around $280 and wanted to install them myself. The install took...
View ArticleHVAC Mode Door Squeak in Cold Weather
This has now happened a couple times in cold weather (-17C to -25C). When changing heater modes there is noticeable squeaking when the mode doors are changing position. Has anyone else noticed this?
View Articleantifreeze smell inside
was reading that their is alot of owners with the smell .was woundering where is the air intake for heater blower is. I had a car that you would smell it once and a while and what I noticed was the...
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