Used 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Consumer Reviews
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Best small car yet
blomidon2013, 04/08/2014
updated 04/08/2016
2013 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
My wife and I have been driving cars for 45+ years. Until 2013, we had not bought a Chev for well over 25 years. Before buying a Cruze, we had an Elantra, a Focus, a Volks Golf, and a Dodge Caravan (to name the last 4). We test drove the Elantra, the Focus, Mazda and Toyota, and decided on the Cruze 6 speed standard. We have not been disappointed 10 months later, and have put approx. 20,000 miles on the car to date, with no problem to date.
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Potentially dangerous
Tim P, 02/07/2019
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Please read the special coverage related to the defective negative battery cable. Know that this car may randomly break down at any time (including at high speeds). GM doesn't seem concerned about the safety of it's customers enough to issue a working recall for this hazard.
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Great car when it works.
Alex Jimenez, 06/20/2021
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from a VW dealership for 7k with 121k miles. It was my first car and I loved it and am taking great care of it. Its an awesome car when it works, comes with good enough electronics, good looks, and a good quality interrior. However, now I am at around 142k miles and I am looking to get a new car. Problems I've had: The negative battery terminal had to be replaced because It would reduce engine power and turn off my StabiliTrak and traction control system. Engine Coolant reservoir and hoses needed to be replaced because they were all leaking because they are cheaply made. Easy to do on your own but you shouldn't have to in the first place. PCV system needed to be replaced because of a vacuum seal problem I fixed it for 150 myself. caused rough idle and other problems. Now I will need to replace the coil pack, fuel injectors, spark plugs, and possibly my fuel pump because of another misfire/rough idle problem. and am currently dealing with a very, very minor oil leak, as well as the engine is leaking oil those will need to be replaced soonish. So it's a great car when it doesn't have problems but it has problems frequently.
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Unreliable
Jen, 12/30/2017
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We had a horrible experience with our 2013 Cruz was in the garage 11 times in the first two years problems associated with the power train turbo went twice! We couldn't wait to get out of this car! They don't hold their value at all took a big hit when went to trade it in! I was told these are like throw away vehicles and I believe it. If you're looking for something reliable and to hold its value I'd keep looking. The only plus was the technology but reliability and dependability much more important and we didn't get that!
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Reliable until I was in an accident
Michael, 03/10/2016
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
You get what you pay for. I purchased it used from the dealer. It had a few minor recalls that were easily fixed. Price was nice but there are better cars at the same price point. It was good until someone rear ended me and now the car is a right off. The air bags never went off though! I wouldn't buy it again but I was happy with it for what it was. A cheaper reliable car for getting around town that got good gas mileage. Pros Visibility was good and the back up camera was great . Driving was comfortable. Satellite road was great Controls were easily accessible Gas mileage was great Trunk space was fine Usb charger in front console was nice Pockets on doors was nice Headlights were bright Remote start Seats easily cleaned, I had a Montana that would stain with water stains every time it rained or got snow on them A jeep Laredo hit me, hardly any damage done to it ! Cons Extremely under powered from a stand still Passenger leg room was small due to the glovebox Cloth material on the dash looks nice but not sure the longevity of it Passenger foot room was small because of the depth of the glove box. Window defrost is only in the enter of the dash and it would take forever to defrost.(I live in Canada) Cup holders placement was awkward No interior trunk release, have to turn off car to use trunk release No leg room in the back seats. (Remember it's a small car) Car jerks at times when stopped, don't know why Smell was coming from engine compartment when I first bought it, smelt like burning anti freeze, has since stopped Cheap plastic on exterior trim would fade Arm rest was extremely small, needs to be longer Great care for someone under 5'7, not for tall or bigger people Dash plastic had a nice style but looked and felt cheap
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