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CarComplaints.com Notes: What’s that smell – it’s a tad sweet with a tinge of chemical toxicity? If you own a 2011 Cruze it’s probably a coolant leak. It’s a widespread and notorious problem for the car and is the subject of a class-action lawsuit filed in the state of New York. And that’s not the only problem 2011 owners face…

Many say the 2011 model year suffers from a throttle lag that is probably due to a fauly electronic throttle control. The problem is signifigant enough that some owners say they are too scared to drive their cars. Those that do get behind the wheel often say their transmission isn’t shifting properly and problems start occuring as early as 15,000 miles.

All of this leads us to say you’re probably better off without this car’s headaches (they’re probably chemically-induced anyway).

4.7

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
36,100 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2011 Chevrolet Cruze AC / heater problems

AC / heater problem

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 012014

Cruze LS 1.4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Ever since I got this car, it has an intermittent burning smell when the heat is running. The smell mostly occurs when the car is stopped or idling. Smells like burning rubber or coolant or electrical.

- Dustin R., Morley, MI, US

problem #2

Jun 152011

Cruze LTZ 1.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 200 miles

Foul smell. Had dealer check and they could not not find anything. I think they know there is a problem, they just don't want to open up a can of worms.

- quemason, chicago, IL, US

problem #1

Jun 092011

Cruze 2LT Turbo

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,000 miles

I started smelling a brunt rubber smell coming from my air vents when the heater or a/c was on. The car must be warm (running for at least 15 mins). I took it to the dealer and they said they couldn't get the car to reproduce what i was smelling. Maybe i just have a sensitive nose, but it definitely smells of burnt rubber. I have complained about that same smell for over 2 years now and they have yet to find the source.

- hkandren, Maple Valley, WA, US

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