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Great buy
cyber_soldier, 04/14/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've driven my new Cruze about 2,000 miles, and so far, it's been my favorite car to drive. The handling is responsive, and it corners well. I'm getting an average of 28 mpg driving in the city with a/c on. While returning from a trip to San Antonio I got 37 mpg with the a/c off staying at 70 mph. Once the turbo kicks in, it has plenty of acceleration. Great commuting to work car; although with this car, I actually enjoy driving anywhere.
YOU WILL NOT REGRET YOUR PURCHASE!! (:
chickenfrieddd, 05/14/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Words can not explain how much I am absolutely in LOVE with this vehicle! The design is beautiful and it is so fun to drive. It's unbelievably quiet and it drives VERY smooth. If you're looking for something with luxury but not with a huge price tag, this is the car for you. get MPG as well!
Best Value Available!
slimpeimp, 05/04/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I did quite a bit of research on all the latest compact cars coming out and the Cruze Eco was by far the best value for price, features and economy (the new Elantra was in close 2nd but I'd take a turbo 4cyl any day over NA 4cyl). I have about 1500 miles on the car so far and couldn't be more pleased: handles great, quality interior, lot of features and averaging 39mpg (80:20 split hwy/city thru semi-hilly terrain). I was pleased to see how much room is available in the front seat and trunk.
Worse Car I have ever owned
Amanda, 03/17/2018
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my car new in 2011 from Blade Chevrolet. Last Chevy that I will ever buy. By 2014 I had to get a new transmission that was $3,000 and by 2016 my head casket blew and then was undrivable without a $4,500 repair. Horrible car. I now have a Honda CRV that is the same year with a lot more miles. I have not any problems with my Honda except for tires, because of the design.
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Chevrolet has a Winner with the Cruze
rmfiii, 05/12/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
WOW! What a great car at this low price point. I have the RS model and aside from the great looks the performance is top notch. My combined fuel average is 34 MPG with the 6 speed auto. The interior design especially the dash layout should be in a much more expensive car but the Cruze has it. Seats are comfortable and lot of leg and head room. 1.4l Turbo does a great job as long as you go light on the long pedal. Interior noise at hwy speeds is extreamly quiet for a car of this class. Fit and finish is much better than others in the class. Note: The turbo is designed for gas milage not for speed. You will not be dissapointed with the Cruze. Imports are now comparing their cars to the Cruze.
Everynne says they like their Cruze I don't!
rabbin, 04/26/2012
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When I first purchased my Cruze I was very impressed but before I got my first 150 miles on it. I recieved a warning light that the car needed Serviced immediately! I drove quickly to a chevy dealer and they checked it out and found nothing wrong! So as I drove it happy that it was just some kind of tech. problem! I went about my happy way! However as each mo past it was problem after anouther! Everythng from peeling paint to problems in the sensors in the seats to seats that would not slide To having to replace the cluster pannel to a computer telling me the air bags needed serviced! My first 13 mo. the car has been in the shop over13 times! and MPG's nothing as many others get!
Back to US Owned and Made
5th_mazda, 07/15/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I always said I would buy a US owned and made car when they came to the table with something that really competes and that I liked. The redesigned Malibu seemed to indicate they turned the corner but was not what I was looking for. The Cruze was. Liked what I saw and read, and bought one a few weeks ago. So far I am really pleased; very good gas mileage (32-34 city/short trips), 6 spd turbo is fun to drive, and looks really sharp. I will report again after I learn more like highway mileage, etc.
The schizophrenic Cruse
donrican, 02/20/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is schizophrenic. This is a midsized car who's convinced its a compact. I'm a big guy who used to rub shoulders with passangers in my Civic. Not any more, the cabin is spacious for a compact. This is also a sub-compact whos conviced its a compact. The 1.4 acts like its pulling a 2100 pound car and not the fully loaded Cruzes actual 3100. It should have much worse fuel economy as it does. This is a sports sedan convinced its a compact car. The handling is down right brilliant! This is a near luxury car convinced its a compact car. The fit and finish are good. None of the buttons and switches feel cheap. Leather seats are comfortable. Pioneer sound system is great. It needs a shrink!
Sweet, Sweet Ride
jc_cruze, 03/06/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
With gas prices on the rise and my '02 Cadillac STS still struggling to get 20 MPG on the daily 70 mile round trip work commute it was time to change vehicles. Although I purchased the one owner Caddy with 50K on the odometer three years ago it felt and looked like a new car. Replacing this $55K car was going to be a tough task. Then I read all the great things the experts were saying about the Cruze and decided to check it out. My wife was thrilled that I was willing to look at a new Cruze since I had been talking about used BMWs and Caddys or a new Honda Accord that would have been $10K more than she wanted to spend (she handles the household finances).
Do not recommend this car or any Chevy
Regret my choice, 11/10/2020
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2011 Chevy cruise eco. Yes I expected there would be some issues with it. This car has been nothing but issues though. It stopped running on me going back home a message "Reduced engine power/service stabilitrack" came up. I was able to get it running again and took it to the closest shop. They ran the codes and over 12 came up. Nothing that was specific to the issue I was having. This would cost me more then I bought the car for. Never buy a Chevy! Save you money. Go with Honda, Toyota, Subaru, hell even Ford. I regret my choice. Luckily I kept my 21 year old Honda and its still chugging along better then the 9 year old Chevy.
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Great Car
kal1963, 10/10/2012
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Much improved quality over the Cobalt! 16000 miles and no interior noises or rattles. Car handling very responsive and fun to drive. Constant 37 mpg everyday driving - 60 miles per day commute. Very satisfied with this car.
Check Carefully Specfic Car you Buy
gozone, 07/28/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 29 people found this review helpful
First I will say I am a Loyal GM buyer so this isnt american car bashing as was suggested by one person on another review. The specific car I purchased and others I have seen on the lot since have terrible build quality issues with the paint and body panel alignment. So far the dealer had the car for over a week and had to basically realign the body panels on the front half of the car and three doors. I didnt notice this on delivery and only came to find them when I had wind noise from a door, the front passenger/rear driver door having issues closing, the hood closing after checking oil. Inspect all body gaps and weather strips closely for gaps. There are other issues with paint.
impressive car!
seahawk01, 01/03/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Traded my Civic in on a new Cruze, it has been a long time since an american car was in my garage, and i'm happy as can be with the Cruze. I got the fully loaded LTZ model with the 1.4 t automatic. I have a very long daily commute and have been on several long trips, i rack up miles very quickly. I thought i would wait for a few miles to give my review/impressions on the car, i just passed the 20,000 mile mark. Early on my fuel economy was a bit dissapointing at around 28mpg (like some other reviewers here) It has been getting better as the miles go by, my last tank was 34 mpg. This is winter mileage which includes more idle time than normal, i keep a very close eye and records of my economy
HATE THIS CAR!!
sshotwell756, 08/23/2012
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Have had nothing but problems from day 1! Transmission, windows, doors, brakes, ac and to top it off it pulls to the right and they can't seen to get it fixed. Every single time it goes into service it's there at least a week and the last time 2 weeks. I have never had such a bad experience with a vehicle but this has ruined the excitement of buying a new car. It never even smelled new. The gas mileage sucks. I was told 28 mpg in the city and 42 on the hwy and it doesn't even come close. It's getting 20 - 22 city and 32 on the hwy. I don't know about other owners but I will never buy another Chevrolet.
Don’t buy this Chevy junk.
Chevy_sucks, 12/01/2018
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I’ve bought nothing but Chevys in my life and this car was no exception. Car was great for a couple of years. Then started having check engine lights come on. Dealer told me fuel system needed a cleaning. Preformed and light went away. 2 days later, drove 3 hours away and got half way there and got “reduced engine power”. Took it to a dealer once I babied it there and the said fuel system if dirty. Showed them the receipt that it was just fine and they said there is no way they could have done it. Had them clean it. Got same result on way back. Took back to first dealership. Dirty fuel system. Showed them first the second reciept and they said they could have cleaned it , then threw the receipt from them at him and said neither did you guys. Guys was speechless. Ended up replacing the throttle body. Still got engine light though. Ended up at another dealership and was told the burst valve needed replaced. That did the trick. I’m not even out of warranty yet. Another few miles does it again. This time the intake manifold needs to be replaced, but no warranty covers it. Not included under Chevys bumper to bumper warranty. Replaced it 3 more times before I got a oil leak on oil return line that was gonna cost 3000. Took the heap of junk to a local gentleman that owns a monster truck and watched him demolish it into the ground.
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ECO M/T STAY AWAY! ---- Bad GM cust. service!
cruzect11, 09/07/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
I got my 2011 cruze eco just over 2 months ago after having a cruze lt auto as a rental which was great! But now with my eco since day one if you have the ac on and you put it in first gear and give it some gas the car shuts off yes totally dies! Been almost hit tons of times pulling out places and sitting in traffic. The car sat at the dealer for over a month after they so called cant find anything wrong with it i get it back and it dies that day. Long story short this isnt the only cruze eco with the problem and chevy will not stand behind their product! The car is nice and rides good but thats when it runs. Stay far away from the eco! Anyone looking at any GM product cust service is BAD!
Terrible Transmission!
jennmck, 08/17/2012
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Transmission shifts hard which causes you to be jerked. It's like if someone were popping a clutch and this is in automatic!!! I have had it in the shop for the recalls and the transmission has been looked at twice. The 'computer' says it's fine. It is not fine. I filed a complaint with GM and they tried to work with the dealership on putting me in something else but nothing can be done unless I want to fork over money.
Worst mistake of my life
Eric Maiden, 04/03/2016
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
At first I was excited to have my first brand new car but once the test drive was over and the paperwork was signed the nightmare began. My first day with the car I had a service airbag warning appear. Took it to the dealer they flashed the computer everything was OK or so I thought. Just before my first service I had noticed a bunch of extra wind noise in the cabin so when I talked to the dealership they said no problem we will fix it. However during the visit to the shop my brand new car was backed into a pole ... They tried to fix the damage but only caused more problems scratches in the plastic dents in the rocker panels paint runs ... It took over 9 months to get it back to brand new status and the noise in the cockpit was still there. The car will surge when it is first started until it gets up to operating temperature. I have had several oil leaks and it took 4 tries to get the intake manifold gasket fixed properly. The paint is flaking off that started at 40k miles the trunk button stopped working at 50k miles, have replaced all of the light bulbs (currently have 80k on the odometer) and at 78k miles the ac stopped working... Tried to get help from general motors but they refuse to admit I got a lemon I am currently in the market but will never buy another Chevy again
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Very Well Done Chevy~
Ohio Man, 10/27/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the first US car maker made compact sedan that I can truly say is better than their Japanese and Korean rivals. It has the interior styling, fit and finish that were typically found only in foreign cars in the past. I truly recommend this car for anyone who is in the market for a compact sedan. Go and look at the foreign cars and compare. You will be very surprised at the quality of the vehicle as well as the price.
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KW, 08/21/2015
updated 02/18/2016
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Every two to three months engine light comes on. Thank goodness we got the extended warranty! Car is comfortable to drive but poorly made! Replaced water pump etc seems to be the norm. After 3 previous visits engine light is on again! Problem seems to lie in the heating/cooling system ( with my car). High humidity last few days, used air conditioner and bam!! engine light on. Over the winter, use the heat too often (daily) and engine light comes on, sounds like a pickup truck sitting in your lap. Car is not worth the money or the frustration. Do not buy!!! This winter 2015/16 my opinion of the Cruze has not changed. If the dealerships know the issues, they are not doing much to rectify the problems. I find it unacceptable that so many items must be replaced well before the car reaches 50,000 miles.
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Superb car - GM nailed it!
NewCruzeOwner, 11/14/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've always bought GM cars, but never really loved driving any of them. When shopping this time around I'd planned on moving to a more stylish import such as a Mini, BMW or Audi. Basically something compact, cool and fun to drive. I drove both the LTZ and the 2LT and found both were as much, or more, fun than the imports. Although the level of refinement on the 3 series BMW is better, I prefer the performance and quietness of Cruze much more. Not to mention a loaded 328i is twice the price. It's remarkable I can get a car packed with this many features priced so affordably. And this car is very quiet! This car is well above and beyond any of my other GM cars. Finally a GM car I love!
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Bradley olson, 12/11/2018
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Car looks great interior and exterior but this car is a money pit . I have 120000 miles and I've had to put 1000's of dollars fixing this car badly built under the hood cant wait to trade this car and be done with it
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Overall Excellent car
cruzinca, 01/07/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this for 3 weeks now and have been dong siginificant driving. I do a long commute and have logged about 1200 miles already. The car feels solid and quiet. handling feel very precise with minimal body roll, even at higher speeds. I am now averaging about 32.8 mpg (about 0.4 more than the computer is indicating). My last car was an 04 Maxima and I noticed lower gas mileage during the break in period so not totally unexpected. Mine is the LS model although it did come with an Auto transmission and bluetooth. Bluetooth works great and integrates nicely with the audio system. Really love this car and is still more than I expected.
Worst vehicle ever
Jess, 05/06/2020
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my car 2 years ago and since nothing but problems. Transmission was replaced and it has had many issues with the coolant and the car tells me it’s overheating when it’s actually not. Talked to several people and all have the same issues. Done with General Motors
Well done Chevrolet
jdizzle, 10/04/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a sharp car. It definitely has a luxury car feel to it without the price tag. I had a 2006 Acura TSX that was fully loaded, and I must say, I am quite pleased at how well the Cruze compares. The interior is very nice and does not have that cheap plastic feel to it. There is plenty of leg room in the front which is important to me as I am 6'4". I don't have to move the seat all the way back which is very unusual for any car, much less a compact. It is very sleek and extremely quiet at highway speeds. This is the first American car I have bought in 15 years. I definitely recommend this car. I feel like for the price, it is hard to go wrong for all that you get.
A4 Quattro to Cruze 1LT
WNBear, 11/24/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was looking to trade in my 2006 Audi A4 1.8T 6sp/MT Quattro on something that was economical, fun to drive, sharp looking and comfy. The Audi was getting to be a repair nightmare! The Cruze hits all of those points spot on! While its not an AWD, with the Stabili-Trac and Traction Control, I think I'll be ok in the snow here in Denver. This car gets looks everywhere I go, maybe because it's one of only five that have been sold in Denver so far? Silver with Jet Black leather. I'm even shocked that I dont miss the 6 speed manual tranny! And I have cup holders, 8 of them! The A4 had a total of ZERO! lol
I recommend Cruze
Chris Wilson, 02/26/2017
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car performs well in reliability, good ride, low cost, safety and efficiency.
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So Far So Good Really Impressed
Anonymous, 12/08/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have been a F150 Lariet Truck fan for over 20yrs. Commute over 100 miles per day & was tired of waisting $$ on fuel. Cruze was 1st car I test drove & loved the leg room. Seat fits great, controls etc are nice.Ride is quiet & nice. Live in northern MN so was not sure of giving up 4WD for front wheel but so far so good. Handles great. Very impressed with my avg 38MPG on the highway. Over double what my truck was getting. Plan to use my savings for extra trip to the Caribbean.
Excellent transportation
Peter Creary, 01/02/2016
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive. Very guiet inside. In my opinion manual transmission is the way to go. Drove Las Vegas to Boston on a three week trip and return very comfortable. I'm 6ft. tall.
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worst car ever
Anna G., 08/17/2020
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this car used, its a beautiful looking car but boy do not be fooled -as soon as it hit 100,000 miles everything on the car started to go - needed a new turbo, coolant storage tank, head gasket,etc, etc. the engine light will not shut off - there is an air leak somewhere in the system. Our mechanic said that it made of plastic and we will just need to keep dropping money into the car. Couldn't sell this baby fast enough.
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Get used to more!
Michael, 10/18/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
You have to sit in this car and drive it yourself to believe how nice it really is. We currently own a Corolla but decided to take a look at this car and I have to say it reminded us of a much more expensive car Acura TSX comes to mind - a car costing 10-15k more. This is 'supposed' to compete with Civic and Corolla??? Sit inside both of those then take a look at the Cruze. High quality materials all around and a quiet refined interior. Very well done!
Antifreeze smell and taste
shadowhawk1, 05/16/2012
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved the test drive! After 14k miles I still love the way it handles. Shifting is so, so. but passable. MAIN Problem - Car reaches full operating temp, if you I use defrost setting Antifreeze smell gets pumped in through the vents. I have to drive with the windows down. I get sick to my stomach and Dizzy & after 1 hour commute I can taste antifreeze in my mouth.. The dealer has seen the car 4 times and had it out of service for 35 days. GM is aware of the issue...says there is no fix. fyi- ingesting antifreeze causes Kidney failure, birthdefects, blindness and centreal nerveous system damage. car is not safe to drive right now.
Great small car
jrichmond526, 01/06/2012
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2011 Chevy Cruze to downsize for good fuel mileage. Out LT1 Sedan w/ 1.4L Turbo 4cyl gets about 28-30mpg city/ 32-34mpg highway. We have two small children and this model had more rear seat room than the Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla and Nissan Altima 2.5S we drove. The interior of the car really sold us on it, and it was fun to drive. My biggest complaint is the seatbelt clip restraints are hard to buckle the seatbelt to. My kids have a very hard time with them. They are kind of hidden down in the rear seat and are hard to use on the front bucket seats as well. Overall though, we really like the car. The trunk is very spacious as well.
Am in in my Lexus IS 250?
Vette777, 11/06/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got this baby for a couple of reasons, but the primary would be MPG. It is averaging 31+ in the city to date. No highway miles yet, but I am thinking with 31 city, I should be getting 40+. What a car! You really have to drive one to really appreciate what GM has done in the quality field. She's quiet, comfortable, handles great with the electric power assist steering, and feels NOTHING like the car's in it's class. We got the Metallic Red and Titanium interior, 250 watt Pioneer, automatic, which, by the way is SIX speed, and I have to tell you I really cannot believe we only spent $21k! Toyota & Honda really should beware.
GM's Volvo?
thkpic, 08/25/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Has enouph character to challenge a mid-size while dominating the B-segment. With a moderately raked side profile, swooping tail lights and corporate grill there's enouph design oomph to keep you interested either at the grocery store or in the showroom. Get inside and the quite cabin spanks you with sophistication while trying to detract you from the few hard plastics scattered about. The center consoles easy straight forward layout makes changing the channel, locking the doors or plugging in a IPOD childs play.
corvair and all small Chevy losers can rejoice!
Cruze replaces Corvair, 05/30/2018
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
i bought new 12-15-10; in 3 days flat, i realized i traded off a BETTER car: 2002 Prizm. this 'vehicle' just rolled over 85K miles. why so few? because the loser won't stay out of repair facilities to trust it for more than a 100 mile turnaround drive. the selling dealership LIED about a "guaranteed 3K trade in" and instead charged me full boat: with a whopping 1K trade in. the first day i drove it - old fashioned break in - when i got off the freeway, it started coughing/wheezing at the FIRST light! up to now, the tranny has FAILED 3 times; the engine less than 18 months ago, and NOW it is evidently leaking from the engine AND tranny seals onto the muffler pipe! yesterday, my nabor said she smelled gasoline...with the motor OFF!!! i have found only ONE competent Chevy dealership shop in Greater Houston and they are 30 miles from my house. i had a fender bender in 2011 because of the lousy visibility. a rock knocked a hole in the low line of the a/c in ordinary driving. i could go on and on but the bottom line is that this is the THANKS GM had for suckers like me who felt sorry they were coming out of bankruptcy and gave them a chance. NEVER AGAIN! next time they go bkl, i will be leading the parade: Hell NO! no more bailouts!
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70000 miles+ Average car
stcornish, 02/21/2014
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have a 2011 Cruze with 1.8L engine with automatic transmission. I have had the car in for I major issue. The transmission housing broke. Chevy replaced it under warranty. The dealer said it was something they never seen before. The good is the car is quiet and the ride is comfortable. I am needing new tires so 70000 miles is good. Also I got 3 years of oil changes in the deal so I so far have no out of pocket expenses. The bad is the fuel mileage of 27.8 ave. I was hoping for 30+. The ugly is the transmission program. It alway is going to the highest gear as fast as possible. There is a three second delay for down shifting as it finds the right gear which almost got hit.
Chevy Cruze - After 2 years.
tat1739, 10/07/2012
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Up-dating my original review (written 3 mo. into ownership). My car is now 2 years old/28K miles. How do I feel now? Still pleased with performance. Turbo has gumption making me happy with its 4 cyl. Gas mileage is what sticker says if you are on cruise control, highway, no mts, and riding alone. I avg. 25-28 mpg, which is disappointing for small car. The arm rest console is horrible! Too small to rest forearm on. It bugs me all the time, even when armrest is pulled forward. The fan to the heating & a/c is loud, annoying, and sounds "cheap". Buttons for heating/cooling controls are too low for easy viewing. My first American-made car that I have been pleased with.
Cruze is nice, but real mpg very disappointing
chevy68, 12/11/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Cruze LS 1.8L with 6-speed auto trans is a solid car. Nice styling, interior, features, ride and handling. However, highway mpg is not as advertised. I am only getting 28-29 mpg on 98% highway driving. By comparison, I always get the EPA mpg on my other vehicles. 6-7 mpg below the sticker value does not cut it. I made a decision to buy the Cruze over the Civic because of the great styling and features along with an advertised 35 mpg highway. I am now second guessing my decision based on the poor numbers.
Save yourself from the money pit of a Turbo Cruze
Richard, 03/15/2019
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car brand new from the Chevy dealership in 2011. We paid full retail price, over $22,000, and we paid cash for the car. This was supposed to be the best performing small sedan that supposedly had hundreds of thousands of test miles run around the world before the model was released for general sales. My wife drove it to work 55 miles a day on mostly highway until she retired. The Cruze had better performance than the junk 2010 Chevy Malibu we had traded off (which is an entirely different story). The car was peppy enough, but it was not particularly comfortable to drive long distances, and the sport suspension made for a pretty stiff ride. I am fine with that kind of ride in my Corvette, but not so great for a daily driver. For the last several years we had not driven the car that much. The battery failed this winter (2019), which was not bad for eight years, but while replacing the battery I noticed antifreeze pooled on the top of the transmission. The radiator was nearly a gallon low so it had been leaking for some time. Researching the Cruze I found that coolant leaks from the plastic manifolds is a common problem. We decided to trade off the car on a newer model of something else, and that is where the fun began. It turns out that the turbo was leaking oil, the transmission cooler lines were leaking, and a rear brake caliper was leaking which ruined the brake pads and warped the brake rotor. All of these failures at only 55,000 miles. Because of the mechanical problems we were only able to get $5,000 trade out of the car even though the body and interior were in near perfect condition. We were looking at nearly $2,000 in repairs to recondition the car to have it only worth $6,000 in trade in value. We just took the loss on the car and moved on. Losing over 75% of the value of the car in only 55,000 miles is not something that I consider to be reasonable.
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Not quite there yet, but close
bricknord, 04/27/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
Thought it was time to buy my first domestic since mid-90's. Got a Cruze Eco. Great firm seats and suspension, plenty of power. Super quiet. 37MPG average. Unfortunately, just what I was afraid of and what kept me buying asian--lots of paint defects, A/C inoperative, gauge needles randomly peg full right and back. Thankfully, I had a wonderfully gracious dealer sales manager who let me take my bulletproof Mazda back, since I (and they) were so disappointed in the car. Sad, because I really liked it, but the attention to detail and quality control are still not quite up to the level of the Japanese. I'll give GM another try in 10 more years.
Sitting at dealer ship again
Michelle, 12/26/2015
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Our cruze is only 2011 and I know I have brought our car to dealer 5 times this makes six times in 3 year...IAM SO PISSED ALL I CAN SAY RIGHT NOW IS WOW...Every time it's something close to the engine but not close enough the pawertrai kicks in...[non-permissible content removed]
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Not getting close to the mpg rating
poormpg, 12/15/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have almost 3K miles on the car. I get between 24 and 28mpg. I do 85% highway driving. I am calculating this based on the amount of fuel used not the on board computer. This car will never see mpg in the 30's. I am taking it back a second time to the dealer for this issue. Either something is wrong with it or they need to be sued for lying about the mpg this car supposedly gets. I drive 100miles per day and the mpg is the only thing I care about in a car. I exchanged this for an Audi A4 quatrro which is much more fun to drive and gets better mpg... I got 28mpg with it doing the same commute. I owned the Jetta TDI before and may go back to it if I can't at least get into the 30's....
Retro - Just Like GM Cars from 30 Years Ago
berlinetta, 01/06/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
Poor assembly quality (squeaks and rattles) and an indifferent attitude in terms of customer satisfaction have marred my experience with my 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. After 30 days and 1,000 miles, this is the most disappointing initial new car ownership experience that I've had in 25 years. This really is a nicely designed small car, fun to drive, and with a great interior. The back seat is cramped and fuel economy is very disappointing. Despite a real effort to make a competitive small car, my experience is that GM needs to work harder in terms of executing the details - especially in terms of build quality and customer assistance and satisfaction.
Poor Quality
Patty Chaffee Herr, 04/14/2015
updated 04/16/2018
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had to replace the air compressor at 3000 miles, The entire backseat upholstery tore loose and had to be restrung, It stopped running at 40000 miles, just after my warranty was out. I had to replace a sensor. My car turned over to 54000 and the water pump went out. Now it has 54500 and the check engine light is back on for who knows what. Tried to trade it in and I am negative about $4000, This car is a joke and I wish I had never bought it !!!So dissatisfied. This is only a disposable little car which doesn't last until it is even paid for.
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great mpg's yes, build quality not so much.
cjonesls7, 02/24/2015
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Like the title says. I bought this car used. I wasn't expecting a new car but I was expecting some kind of stand. Interior is clean and roomy, leather seats a little hard, LCD is a nice touch and the upgraded sound system is great in theory. In the 6 months I have owned this car ,mind you nothing was wrong with it when I bought it. I now have two blown out subs, check engine light that repeatedly comes on, steering wheel that is falling apart and a transmission I am convinced thinks it's supposed to be a manual. not impressed and I have owned a boat load of chevys. this by far is the absolute worst I have ever had. my 16 year old trans am that has a dead fuel pump has more value to me.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
kazim, 11/20/2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car off the lot. I was in for a minor repair on my Chevy Cobalt. I noticed this car and was asked if I wanted to test drive it. That was my first mistake. I bought the car immediately. It is the first time in many years I have bought a car on impulse. I do not regret it. The car got 38 mpg on my first trip when it had less than 100 miles on the odometer. The fit and finish are excellent and the car is fun to drive. I tried the turn by turn On-Star directions and it worked better then the navigation system on my Yukon XL. This is an excellent car and I strongly suggest anyone look at it.
My first new car since 2000 and I really like it!
jemof2, 09/10/2012
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have read some post about the throttle response and I do agree. When starting from a complete stop, it seems to take forever to get going - I may try to put it in manual mode and see if it does the same thing. Also, when stopped on an uphill incline, I get a big jerk when I hit the gas to get out in traffic. Otherwise, this car is great! I traded in a 99 Caddy Seville for it because of all the problems it had. All I have done to this car so far is oil changes and I am at 21K miles. I am so happy to have a reliable car again!! I have children and the Caddy was constantly leaving us stranded on the interstate.
Great Little Car
flrfselscrs, 03/24/2014
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Cruze new in August 2011 and have driven it 53,000 miles. So far there have been no maintenance issues. I've only had to change the oil every 7000 miles or so, and replace the tires, which are inexpensive. In addition to costing me very little, the car's performance meets my needs. On the highway, I get 32-37 MPG, but my overall average is 27.5. It has performed admirably in all weather conditions (including heavy snow with a set of winter tires) and even on an autocross course. The car's tiny turbo is a must for me; it's not terrifying to accelerate onto the highway in a Cruze like it has been in other small cars I've driven. Overall, I love this little car.
What a joy to drive!
amous3, 05/22/2012
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 6 speed manual transmission is such a fun car to drive! It shifts easily and smoothly. It has plenty of safety and convenience features. Trunk space is enormous for being a smaller car. The back seat folds down to create even more space. Driver seat is comfortable even on longer rides. And the price is reasonable! I also love the fuel economy.