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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).

5.3

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
49,100 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2011 Chevrolet Cruze accessories - exterior problems

accessories - exterior problem

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 012015

Cruze 2LT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

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

The latch on the car doesn't open the trunk. No big deal unless you want to open the trunk and left your keys in the house. Only way to open is to use the button on the key fob.

- David R., Wentzville, MO, US

problem #2

Sep 092013

Cruze LS 1.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

The trunk pop would just stop working, so I had to climb in from the back seat to get what I needed. I had to have the trunk release fixed 2 times since owning the car in 2012.

- ebbeysweets, McKees Rocks, PA, US

problem #1

Jun 012014

Cruze LTZ

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,195 miles

The trunk release will not work on the car, only method of opening is with the key fob. ANNOYING!!!

- Jan S., Albany, KY, US

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