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CarComplaints.com Notes: In many ways, the 2012 Cruze continues the legacy of its predecessor. It's a legacy of sluggish transmissions and coolant leaks, but it's still a legacy.

To be fair, the number of complaints about the cooling system are way down versus the 2011 model which led to a class-action lawsuit.

On the flip-side, there's more concerns about brake problems.

However, there were far more Cruze vehicles sold for the 2012 model year so we'll give it our "Beware of this Clunker" badge rather than the "Avoid Like the Plague."

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$180
Average Mileage:
44,200 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. dealer replaced visor (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
  3. replace visor (1 reports)
  4. replace with stronger mirror cover (1 reports)
2012 Chevrolet Cruze accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Comments

problem #4

Jun 142017

Cruze LTZ 1.4L Turbo

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

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

Visor mirror cover broke off. Have to hold it on with my garage door opener. Cheap design.

- Jennifer M., Liberty Township, US

problem #3

Nov 042015

Cruze LTZ 4 cyl Turbo

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles

Went to the Dealer they wanted $175.00 to replace the visor..

- Robert W., Green Valley, AZ, US

problem #2

Jun 092014

Cruze ECO 1.5L

  • Manual transmission
  • 31,000 miles

The temperature outside was 76 degrees, inside of my vehicle was over 100 degrees. When I got into my vehicle , I went to fold down visor and the mirror cover in the visor pretty much blew up. The plastic swelled from the heat and the piece of plastic flew across my vehicle. The cover then fell onto my lap. I had this same issue with a 2007 Honda Civic Coupe and the Honda dealer replaced both visors with an upgraded model that was a stronger plastic. It would be great if the Chevrolet dealer would as well.

I live in Western New York and not the south so heat is normal but never extreme and I can only imagine this has happened to many customers that don't speak up. File a complaint if you have had the same problem please.

- Matthew R., Tonawanda, NY, US

problem #1

Aug 222012

Cruze

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,722 miles

Amazed that vanity broke off so easily. Went to use the mirror and the hinge broke off.

- icicie, Fontana, CA, US

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