Used 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Consumer Reviews
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Don't buy it
cg07, 01/09/2015
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
At first I was impressed of the interior, very spacious, nice looking, but less than a year of having it star having issues with the check engine light it took about 3 weeks to find out the problem, and it was a gasket replacement from the engine, after some months other issues with oil sensors and also the car accelerated on its own for no reason even while parked, before 40,000 miles water pump needed to be replaced car overheated and absorb all antifreeze. Is a very nice looking car and features are pretty but that does not replace the worrying on parts when car is still new and should be only taken for regular oil change and services.
AFTER REPAIR FROM A TOTAL DEALER DISASTER - ALL OK
florida len, 10/02/2015
updated 04/03/2017
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Since this disaster was taken care of the car has been repair free. So is now still running well. Since this repair there has only been one issue regarding the cooling system which was fixed under warranty. This was a good car for the money and for the first 3 years was totally reliable. However, after 3 years, 2 warranty repairs were made at Bacharodt Chevrolet, Pompano Beach, FL, and one month after those repairs, the car experienced a major oil leak that the original dealer dismissed me by saying, it was 'all in my imagination'. Also, at 3 years the brakes required mashing the pedal when crawling forward or background when parking and his was fixed under recall/warranty, but the brakes failed at low speed again 1 month later. This resulted in a crash at low speed into a wall causing damage to the front of the car. The original dealer said again, the part is fine and it was my all 'in my imagination'. I then complained to GM and the NTSB and was sent by GM to another dealer. That new dealer, Auto Nation, Delray Beach, FL found that the original dealer punched a hole in the timing cover when fixing the original recall item and this cause oil to spew out. They also found that the original dealer did not put the brake sensor on correctly and it was hanging off. These repairs were all picked up by GM, but it took 2 months of a loaner care to get this taken care of. It was a nightmare that resulted from 2 recalls, that were only repaired correctly by a second dealer. While the second dealer experience was great, and the repairs were under warranty, the car is turning into a very unreliable vehicle at 3 years, and we are constantly worried about what will go wrong again.
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My first car
kenny61, 01/23/2015
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I can't praise this car enough. From the moment I got it, I was in love. It had such a great pick up, it was "peppy". There was enough space for a teen to live in it! It was my own. My car saved my life in an accident on the freeway. My car gave her life for me. The damage outside was unrepairable, while the damage inside was nonexistent. I owe my life to my Old Girl, and I'll never forget it. If you're a parent, this car will keep your safe young driver safe from unsafe drivers.
Could be better
ihateteeth, 08/25/2012
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My first foray into US manufacturer territory. So far the Cruze has been good but not without faults. I'm not big by any means but the seats just aren't wide enough. The air con is poor at best and not up to Florida summers. The bluetooth works when it wants to (rarely), and that old "gas mileage" thing. Not as good as I was lead to believe. In fact it's getting worse rather than improving with time as Chevy suggests it should. Like the styling, particularly the front, and the car feels well built. The way the auto shift suddenly moves down when slowing is rather alarming though. Something I could do without. Would I purchase another? Probably not.
30,000 mile review
captdavid100, 08/15/2013
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Car purchased December 2011. Trouble free since new. Main reason for selecting the Cruze 1LT was the availability of the six-speed manual transmission. Recently completed 2,200 mile road trip - average fuel burn 36.4 MPH (real - not computer). The car remains surprisingly tight, is very quiet, tracks well with no torque steer and a all and all a pleasure to drive. Because the engine lacks "punch" it takes a little getting used to when passing or entering a highway - pay attention and drive defensively. I look forward to driving the car every day and enjoy the Cruze much more than I would have thought. GM deserves two thumbs up for designing and delivering a quality vehicle.