Used 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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two Cruzes that weren’t worth the head ache.
Richard Flores, Boerne, TX, 11/06/2016
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Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
The car is relatively comfortable, long trips seem to come to realize the stiffness of the front seats, back is kinda small and im 5'7". Brakes tend to be touchy in the morning and will stop overly quick when not carefull. The big one from me is the security system seems to engage even after unlocked to key turned. This will not alow the vehicle to start and simply makes the car sound like the battery has died. (Battery check and passed) I purchased this second cruze after just under two year with the prior one, no issues with my 2013(should of kept it. I wanted to be assured and was confident that during they time my fiance was traveling to and from college that no issues would happen thus new car no problems right. Well wrong, now after reading several threads online it appears im not the only one with this no start problem, and with a wedding coming up in the next year funds are tight so stopping by the dealer and paying $100 to take a look at what might be causeing the issue and then fixing what may or may not be the problem when bumper to bumper is up will only further the issue of a tight budget. So far we've somewhat learned to work around the constant resetting of the dash and slow crank if it does, or even putting the vehicle in nutral to resolve a start. If your going to by this car anti theft is probably a no go, just install your own alarm. Way less headaches. Continuation: after just over a year and a half a few more issues popped up. The window tabs that actually keep the glass in place broke and so a call to the local Chevy parts department was made. Needless to say amazon and YouTube were the end result with sixty dollars spent and a quick twenty minute install. I can’t imagine the repair department charging me less. Shortly there after my now wife was driving back from college and the Cruze began to over heat and vehicle instrument panel told her to turn off the car. I of course was out of town on training. This instantly infuriated me as the whole reason behind the second purchase was to have a reliable vehicle even when I wasn’t there. A friend I’m blessed to have rushed to my wife’s aid and found that the coolant level was very low. After a quick trip to the parts store and fluids topped off it was back on the road. Once I was back I looked into the issue. I found that there was a small crack in a coolant return hard line just before the thermostat. Again a call to the dealer part store lost to amazon and YouTube. Again a twenty minute swap and all was well right? Wrong A week to the day upon driving in to our residents same over heat and request to shit down. Again fluids were low, only this time I found that the overflow reservoir was cracked as well. Both went unseen due to the vehicle needing to be on for a puddle to form under the vehicle as pressures in the lines built up. So when parked over night there was never any cause for concern. A quick amazon order later and new fluids added botta bing botta boom done. Cruze drove well after that until the big move. We begin driving north some six to eight hundred miles away looking for a new place to live seeing as I accepted a new employment opportunity. One our way back one afternoon an absolute down poor soaked everything in sight. While I was drive during one of the heavy portions I noticed the traction control lights would come on during the drive and it felt as though I was loosing steering control and the car would drift right. After several stints with that issue it was decided to let go of our gas saver and move on. In June of 2018 we said good bye to the Cruze and good bye to Chevy as it was the last time I’d purchase from that brand.
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Laura, Norridgewock, ME, 06/26/2019
Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Don’t get me wrong it’s an okay car other than my turbo going out I called a dealership to buy a new one and they are on back order because of how many people are having the same problem that I am having. They told me honestly it should be a recall on them because of the mass of people calling for them. Other than that it’s a good lil gas saving car.
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Jon Crosby, Millwood, GA, 05/02/2016
Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just bought my third Chevy Cruz and first 1LT. My 2012 and 2014 were LS models. While I enjoyed them overall, I missed having cruise control and the engine was sluggish when passing on two lane rural highways. In contrast, the 1LT is very peppy. I immediately felt the difference on my test drive. I'm also very pleased with the amenities: heated mirrors, Pioneer Stereo, WiFi, Blue Tooth, sun roof, etc. These cars are very well appointed. Most importantly, I had absolutely no mechanical issues with the previous two, and am very optimistic about my new 2016. The only criticism is the poor trade-in value. In any event, I highly recommend this wonderful car.
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Prepare To Be Underwhelmed
M. Brookes, Florissant, MO, 11/01/2015
Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
29 of 55 people found this review helpful
Noisy, unrefined and under-engineered, dressed up with technology to take your mind off it's shortcomings.
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Chevys best kept secret
Theodore_E, Ashburn, VA, 08/25/2015
Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
12 of 22 people found this review helpful
The only thing you should know about this car is that it's amazing! The price of the my 2015 was unbelievably cheap?! You know why? because it's a 6 speed manual transmission. Everyone wants an automatic which what car reviewers complain about. They say it's to laggy or non responsive. Not mine! The manual transmission is the best way to drive this vehicle. Offering low end torque for the inner city stop and go. Again just perfect for what I need to be. The 1.4L turbo charged engine is superb for suburban dwelling. It provides a very torquey feeling when applying more gas. My favorite thing about this car is the gas mileage! Try 26 city and 38 highway. A hybrid or electric car absolutely cannot beat the price of this four door gas saver. The interior is played up and has a very classy feel. The dash contains loads of info like average mpg, mph, distance till empty, and total miles. All in a tap of a button. The buttons for CD, music and radio can seem intimidating and cluttered at first. When you just read the controls you find out there's a button for everything instead of cycling through settings or menus. Easy enough. I have the LT trim and I still feel like a sub par luxury car. My only gripe about this car is the Bluetooth setting. You cannot synch your phone to the car to play music. Only phone calls. To play any kind of music you can use the CD player or an auxiliary cord! Cmon Chevy. Get with the times. No one uses cords anymore. This is the only feature that makes the car feel outdated. Also there is a plug in for electronics that enables you to charge your device(s) conveniently located behind the shift knob next to the emergency brake. Lastly there is one USB connection along with..... An auxiliary port in the center console. One thing to note is the driver leg room and entry. I'm 70" tall and when I try to get in, I've smacked my shin on the edge panel below the steering wheel. OUCH. The leg room leaves much to be desired. On longer straights or highway, I like to put it cruise control and lift my foot/leg off the pedal causing my knee to rest against the temperature knob setting. A little bit uncomfortable but not much to deter me from this car. Some of the highlights of this car is trunk room. By gosh it's huge. Best in class for a SEDAN. A hatchback will be better obviously. Aside from the 5 star safety ratings and ten airbags, this car is pretty safe. A telescoping steering wheel is standard which I enjoy. I know it's a bit scattered but this car is just overall really good. If your looking for a sedan that gets great gas mileage for under 20k then this car is for you. It has many trims to choose from to suit your needs. Chevy has done an excellent job and keeping up with its Japanese competitors. This just might be the next best thing for Chevy cars.
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