Used 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Consumer Reviews
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1 year review, love our Cruze
ricksreview, 11/01/2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Have over 25,000k already. The Cruze has been very dependable. It continues to feel solid and well built. We are getting average of 38mpg with a loaded model with automatic transmission. Bought as a commuter car and we could not be more pleased with it!
Getting a new car.
C.E.G. 2020, 11/19/2020
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my chevy cruze in Modesto, CA used, just over 102,000 miles priced at $8,000. I test drove it and it rode nice and I loved the interior. I also regret not looking at more cars and just settling. That was my fault and mistake. I wasnt used to driving a 4 cylinder as the only car I had previously was a 6 cylinder. After about a month the seats got uncomfortable and cramped. That is also the time i had an over heating issue where i had 2 hoses and a temp gauge go out. It cost me approx. $600 to fix. Because I still wasnt used to how a 4 cylinder car should feel when driving i was unaware that i was driving on 3 cylinders as 1 broke. I had another over heating issue after only about 5 1/2 months of having the car. I took it to Chevy to have it fixed qnd it needs a new cylinder head estimated at over $5,000 dollars, almost $6,000. The Chevy Cruze may be a reliable car if bought brand new or only a little bit used, but it is in all not reliable at all. I would not recommend this car to my worst enemy. As a home health provider i needed car that would last me a number of years at least and this just isnt it.
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Avoid Chevrolet cars
Bub Jones, 08/23/2019
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Chevrolet Cruze is no good. This car has something wrong with it every month. I believe the main reason is because it runs too hot with the 221 degree thermostat. It keeps the plastic parts and hoses cooked. It also has too many coolant hoses. Bypass hoses running everywhere. The valve cover and pcv also has to be replaced regularly. Traction control causes frequent problems too. I would avoid this car and all GM products like the plaque.
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Looks flashy, but it’s a lemon
KP, 11/30/2017
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
So, here’s the deal with the Cruze. They look nice, the crash test ratings are safe and the technology is top of the line. My positive comments end there. These cars are lemons. If you look at the positive reviews most of them were written back in 2011 when those poor folks didn’t know what they were in for yet. I inherited mine from a family member and it had only 20,000 miles on it with many recalls, random water pump/turbo issues and check engine light coming on every other month. I spent almost 2 grand on this thing in 5 months and the check engine light came on more times than I could count. The turbo lag was dangerous to say the least. I sold it and bought a Camry. Best decision ever, I won’t look back. Shame on Chevy.
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Dangerous Turbo Lag
Nolij, 07/30/2016
updated 08/19/2019
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Not recommended. Purchased in 2012 with 20,000 miles. Currently at 49,500 miles in 2016. Needed a $1000 AC repair in 2015 but that could have been a fluke. Its good on gas and fairly comfortable for a small car. Cargo room is also decent for the size. I'm 6'1" and the side pillar makes looking over my shoulder difficult (the pillar is right next to my head when the seat is back in a comfortable position). Those flaws are forgivable if the price is right. However, the inconsistent turbo response has almost gotten me in several accidents. Sometimes you have power off the line, sometimes you have absolutely zero power for 5 seconds. I've had left turns become very scary as I essentially idle through the intersection while oncoming traffic approaches (pedal to the metal with no wheel spin and hardly any RPMs). Stop and go traffic at 30 mph is also super annoying as you go from zero power one second to full power the next when the turbo kicks in. If you value being able to predict how much acceleration you have, then don't get a Cruze with the turbo. Edit 2/1/2018: currently at 68k miles. Hasn't had any issues since my last update. I still don't like the turbo lag but am used to it so it's not really dangerous to me anymore. Edit 8/16/2019: currently at 76k miles. Had to replace the thermostat, water pump, and some coolant lines. Driver's side window fell off the tracks inside the door so the window regulator needed to be replaced ($150 part, $200 labor if you have a shop do it). The chrome trim on the inside driver's door handle is also starting to fall off. I've found there's less turbo lag if I use premium gas but it's still sometimes super slow off the line. It's only got 76k miles on it but feels like an old worn-out car (especially with the interior trim and window parts starting to break). I don't drive it very much so or I would've gotten rid of it already. Hoping it lasts me til winer when I can unload it (it feels faster when you don't have the AC on). Still not recommended. It's not very old for a car, only has 76k miles, has had all scheduled maintenance, and feels like it's tired and falling apart.
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