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Used 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

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).

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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1 out of 5 stars

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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1 out of 5 stars

Very Unreliable

lbrick92, 12/20/2018
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle with hopes that it would last me 10 years or so but I'm here writing this review just over 4 years of driving it. The first 2 years of driving were great, no complaints whatsoever. There has always been a lag of some sort while trying to accelerate. The first time my check engine light came on things began to fall apart. I bought the parts needed and the light would go off. I would drive it a couple of days/weeks and the check engine light would return. I had just got on interstate when my engine overheated and I had to pull over to let it cool off. Turns out my radiator had cracked so I replaced that. I was able to drive it a few weeks and I lost power on interstate. I could hear the engine trying to turn but the car would barely move. I had it towed to a Chevy dealer and it turns out my transmission is completely shot and the estimate was $3,600. I still owe on this car so it looks like I will be parking it and paying whats left until I can get a new one. I would suggest this car to anyone unless you have an unlimited supply of patience and money.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

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!

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