Traveling home from town traffic to highway driving the car was super jerky and the RPM went way up when we got on the highway and the mph wasn't responding to it. So it was worse when we were trying to accelerate but it was all the time. Even when we were on cruise control and came up on a very small incline in the road it would slow down and made me afraid other cars traveling at high speed would rear-end my car. The changes in speed came with no warning.

- Mason City, IA, USA

We purchased a used car fro our daughter (2011 Chevy cruise) in September 2016 from West point Lincoln for around $9000 and we put half down and financed the remaining so my daughter, [xxx] could start building her credit. We were told by the dealership that the vehicle went through their 20 point inspection and was a great used car, but now that the transmission is gone - their hands are tied and this so called 20 point inspection is really just a bunch of crap! in December, few days before christmas she was driving on the highway and the car started to jerk as she pushed on the gas and it wouldn't accelerate. She pull over and parked the car to see what was wrong. She restarted the car and put it in drive, but it wouldn't go forward; however, when she put the car in reverse, it moved. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kingwood, TX, USA

I was driving on my way to work in my 2011 Chevy Cruze with my precious 1 year old daughter on the highway going the speed limit (60mph) when all of a sudden my transmission goes out just out of no where luckily im a good driver and know how to drive otherwise me and my daughter would be absolutely dead right now! I contacted Chevy and the dealership they didn't care they seem to think it's absolutely normal for 2011 Chevy Cruze for this to happen with only 66,107 miles. I bought this car brand new in 2011 and I have taken it to the dealership where I bought the car for oil changes services etc every 3 months their is no neglect on this car it was properly taken care of. They have no sympathy for the situation. Faulty electrical parts were put in my transmission when it was assembled in their factory but this is somehow my problem now lol what a joke.

- Leesport, PA, USA

GM has a known manufacturing defect with the 1.4 liter engine piston rings. Go to www.cruzetalk.com and see the number of piston ring failures. GM refuses to cover failure out of warranty. My has not failed but what happens when they fail in five years and the car is still useful but then isn't because of a known manufacturing defect they refuse to acknowledge out of warranty. See this post on the forum. www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-gen1-1-4L-turbo/189930-11-Cruze-engine-failure.html. again this not happened to me but I think GM should investigate and do a recall so people can get their money's worth out of their vehicle and not be forced to send it to a junkyard because it will cost more than what it is worth.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

I purchased a pre-owned 2011 Chevy Cruze in August of 2016. In December, I was driving on the highway and my car started to jerk as I pushed on the gas and it wouldn't accelerate. I pull over and parked the car to see what was wrong. I restarted the car and put it in drive, but it wouldn't go forward; however, when I put the car in reverse, it moved. My mom called the dealership we bought it from to claim the lemon law, but their response was that they couldn't do anything about it because the car was older than 30 days. She was also told that the lemon law does not apply to used vehicles, so my dad had the car towed to Chevrolet. They said that the transmission was the issue. My issue is that I had this car for 4 months. Replacing or getting the transmission fixed costs more than the car is worth. I do not have the funds for this being that I am a college student, and I need this transportation. I can't trade this car in since it's in this condition. My other issue is that there is no recall for this malfunction in this particular vehicle. After doing some research on this issue, I realized that there a lot of people dealing with this same problem and others regarding the transmission. I believe there should be a recall on the transmission because this issue is extremely dangerous.

- Humble, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an issue with the shifter not shifting and the vehicle not decelerating. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate past 30 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but diagnostic testing was not performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000. The VIN was not provided. Updated 01/25/17

- Baltimore, MD, USA

I was driving on local highway. Stopped at light. When I started to move forward again the transmission wouldn't shift past 2nd gear. The vehicle wouldn't accellerate over 30 mph. Pulled over to the nearest place. Turned off the car and turned it back on. Tried to back up, but reverse would not work. Pushed it out of the parking spot car would only move forward up to 30 mph. Nothing past 2nd gear and still no reverse. Manual aspect of car was saying could not shift. Service engine lights came on. Code read tranmission module. Per tech, wave plate came apart and contaminated the whole transmission, solinoids and control board resulting in need for complete trans overhaul, solinoids and control board replacement and reprogramming - $3400! GM would not help, even though known issue.

- Macomb, MI, USA

While driving in town I took off from a stoplight and my car all of sudden did not have drive, it just revved. Could not get it to move forward at all. Car never shifted right to begin with. We had reverse gear but no forward. Changed transmission and tcm and the car will move but continues to rev to high. Cannot drive the car the way it is. Car only has 55000 miles on it.

- Wooster, OH, USA

I have been having several issues lately that are not covered under warranty with my car. Power train issues, stability issues, sensor issues. These issues have happened on and off and some have been fixed before and they keep getting worse. The car starts shaking really bad when I am driving. It does not feel safe.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

Since purchasing this vehicle there has always been a hesitation in the acceleration and "engine jerking". I originally reported within the first approx 6 months of owning the vehicle. The service center had their transmission specialist drive the vehicle and I was told "that is just how it drives. I told them on a second time about the ongoing issues and was dismissed. Last year I started getting the "service stabilitrak" error and the jerking and lack of acceleration and hesitation has gotten increasingly worse. This is a safety concern as trying to go from a stopped position and going through an intersection it will lag and can cause a delay also driving down the road it will jerk and almost feel like I could lose control of the car. I often also get a smell of the coolant that goes through my car. I have had all recalls in the past taken care of, but the stabilitrak is an ongoing issue that is very concerning for the safety of myself and my daughter as a passenger in the vehicle. It has been an ongoing issue since the purchase of the vehicle 05/2011 only increasing in severity.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

The car had been jerking when I put in reverse, and taking a dew seconds to go when I accelarated. The reverse went out and I had to take it to a mechanic who tols me I wouls need a new transmission which will cost 3.7K the car has only 69K miles had regular oil changes.

- Springfield, MO, USA

Takata recall I was driving on the road and the car behind me almost ran into the back of me because my vehicle would not accelerate the car was still on but it would not move I cried I love my car please help me I pay a lot to dive it now I have to pay for a car I can not drive my kid is sick and I have no way to get to work to pay for medication or the bills it's very hard being a single mother please help thank you god bless 😢

- Stlouis, MO, USA

I was driving my niece home. Got off the highway and felt a sudden jerk. Went to push on the gas and the car was not moving well. Pulled over to the nearest place. Turned off the car and turned it back on. Tried to back up, reverse would not work. Pushed it out of the parking spot car wouldnt move. Manual aspect of car was saying could not shift. Service engine lights came on. Code read tranmission module.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

High RPM with little acceleration. Shifts gears slowly if at all.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.

- Nutley, NJ, USA

I was exiting interstate 80 on my way to work when the car shifted from 4th gear to 5th gear the motor started free revving. I took the car to my other job where I changed the transmission fluid with dextron vi. The transmission just kept getting worse and started slipping in other gears. Amechanic told me he thought the transmission was going bad and I needed to rebuild it or get a different transmission..I took out a loan to buy a used transmission and to N because I work 2 jobs and didn't have time or tools to do myself when the mechanic put the used transmission in the car he said it is slipping also. I'm out $1200 transmission has a warranty but labor money is gone plus I'm paying interest on that money now. I always changed my oil put brakes on tires whatever the car needed I did. I bought the car new and hit had a 3/36000 bumper to bumper warranty. The wheel bearing went out at 38 or 39000 miles they said I was out of warranty. I have a 5/100000 mile warranty on the transmission and I'm 3 months and 9000 miles over I cant imagine they would do anything to help with that since they didn't do anything on a $100 part..very disgusted with the reliability on these new cars. Is there anything that can be done about this please let me know..I drive about 22-25000 miles a year to work.. thank you

- Brockway, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet cruize. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle shifted from sixth gear to first. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to pull over in a parking lot and the vehicle restarted normally after 20 minutes. The failure recurred and would not change gears. The vehicle was never taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 08/02/16 the consumer stated the vehicle locked up and went into first gear. Updated 08/15/16.

- Crestline, OH, USA

When at a stop and when I go to take off car rolls backward. This car has a automatic trans, but act like a stick trans, I bought this car new off lot. And first brakes keep locking up like something is in it. But if I roll backward it disengages. I've taken it to the dealer a couple of times due to this issue and they also heard it but never could find anything. I really like this car but it falling apart from day one.. I keep it serviced like I am suppose to.

- La Porte, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. While the vehicle was parked, the key turned, the radio worked, and the gear shifter indicator moved up and down the scale. The check engine warning indicator also illuminated. The vehicle failed to start. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who determined that the prindel shift leveler was not reflecting the position of the gear shifter. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Spotsylvania, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving various speeds, the vehicle had difficulty accelerating and the rpms increased. Later, when the contact attempted to reverse the vehicle, it failed to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V273000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 07/22/16 the consumer stated the vehicle would not reach highway speed. Updated 07/28/16.

- Atlanta, GA, USA