Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze in the body of the sedan was officially introduced in 2008. In many markets, it replaced the Daewoo Lacetti and Chevrolet Cobalt.

Review

Chevrolet Cruze in the body of the sedan was officially introduced in 2008. In many markets, it replaced the Daewoo Lacetti and Chevrolet Cobalt. In 2010, the five-door version of the hatchback debuted. In the winter of 2012, another body variant appeared in the model range - this time a wagon.

In 2012, Chevrolet redesigned. The changes made are almost invisible. The designers carefully tweaked the bumper, grille and fog lights. Inside, a touch screen used to work with the MyLink system was installed. In addition, the engine lineup was replenished, in which a new diesel engine with a working volume of 1.7 liters and a capacity of 130 hp appeared.

Technical features

Chevrolet Cruz was produced in various parts of the world – in Russia, South Korea, the United States, Kazakhstan, Brazil and China. As for the design, it is not much different from the generally accepted standards in the class. The car is built on the GM Delta II platform, shared with the Opel Astra J.

In all versions of the Cruze, only front-wheel drive. Depending on the engine, a 5- or 6-speed manual gearbox, or a 6-speed automatic can be installed. At the heart of the front suspension are McPherson struts, and behind - a torsion beam. Simple, but reliable!

According to the results of the crash tests Euro NCAP car received a very high rating - 5 stars.

Engines

R4 2.0 (125-150 hp) – product of Italian diesel engine manufacturer VM Motori

All of the above Ecotec series petrol units are well known for Opel cars. In most cases, engines do not cause serious problems. Sometimes, however, there are minor problems. For example, owners regularly face oil leakage (from under the valve lid) or its large consumption for carbon monoxide. Chevrolet with Opelevsky 1.6 and 1.8 XER did not avoid the “generic” diesel gear phases of gas distribution, which appears closer to 100,000 km. You have to change either the electromagnetic valves of the phase regulator (4,000 rubles), or the gears themselves (8,000 rubles). Another unpleasant ailment is the failure of the engine control unit. This happens due to the entry of water into the block (during washing the engine compartment or rain) and subsequent oxidation of the electronic board. For a new unit of 1.6-liter unit will have to pay 10,000 rubles, and 1.8-liter – 20,000 rubles. After 80-100 thousand km, the thermostat is sometimes handed over: the heating element fails, or the body cracks. The new thermostat is available for 3,000 rubles. By this time, the heat exchanger gaskets are tanned, which leads to the mixing of antifreeze with oil. To eliminate the malfunction will require about 10 000 rubles. In addition to the thermostat, a throttle heating tube (from 1,000 rubles) can also flow - it cracks from old age. After 80-120 thousand km there are ignition gaps due to cracking of the ignition module body. The cost of the new module is from 4000 rubles.

Transmission

Surprisingly, all gearboxes suffer from one common ailment - the leak of the drive shaft. The defect manifests itself after 30-90 thousand km, and for its elimination have to give about 3 000 rubles.

The least reliable was the automatic transmission (6T30/40/45). Previously, the machines barely reached 100,000 km. In 2014, a number of improvements were made, including the installation of an additional radiator, reinforced the drum and reverse. This slightly increased the life of the automatic transmission before the first repair. The machine is very sensitive to the state of oil, which is recommended to be updated every 20-40 thousand km. For the restoration of the box in the service will ask 60-70 thousand rubles.

Walking

Cruz owners often complain of knocking in the suspension. Most often, the stabiliser racks, shock absorbers, and sometimes levers are to blame. Sometimes problems appear after several tens of thousands of kilometers. Stage bearings typically serve more than 100,000 km.

Body and salon

Body elements are made of thin sheet metal, on which dents remain even after a relatively minor impact. The quality of the paintwork leaves much to be desired. Fortunately, the metal in the chips is in no hurry to bloom, and complaints of corrosion are not yet found.

Sometimes upsets flimsy mounting of the front and rear bumper. It will then swell and form a slit. To eliminate the defect, brackets must be replaced. They are not distinguished by the strength and latching of the rear bumper.

There are claims to materials of interior decoration. Even with a small mileage, there are traces of wear on the seats, steering wheel and silver inserts of the front panel. The rest of the plastic in the cabin is easily scratched.

Other problems and malfunctions

There are problems with the head unit, which eventually stops reading disks. Adds negativity and trunk lock. It gets moisture, and it starts to gnaw. Nothing serious, but sometimes it's very annoying. In this case, the replacement of the button (from 800 rubles) will help.

The central castle sometimes lives its own life, as do the electric windows. Parktronic sensors are also short-lived (from 1,500 rubles).

Often you have to change the faulty heating element of the chairs, which sometimes can even burn through the upholstery. And after 50-100 thousand km often begins to make noise fan heater (from 3 000 rubles) - polluted or worn out bushings axis of the fan.

Problems with the climate control system may occur due to a malfunction of the BCM electronic unit. Bring the system to its senses is possible after resetting the terminals from the battery.

Often after 80-120 thousand km breaks the thrust of the valve, responsible for mixing warm and cold air. The air is cold on the left and hot on the right. Problems with the distribution of flows arise due to premature wear of plastic gears drive valves.

Engines

• In most cases, engines do not cause serious problems.
• For example, owners regularly face oil leakage (from under the valve lid) or its large consumption for carbon monoxide.
• You have to change either the electromagnetic valves of the phase regulator (4,000 rubles), or the gears themselves (8,000 rubles).
• Another unpleasant ailment is the failure of the engine control unit.
• km sometimes the thermostat is handed over: the heating element fails, or the body cracks.
• To eliminate the malfunction will require about 10 000 rubles.
• In addition to the thermostat, a throttle heating tube (from 1,000 rubles) can also flow - it cracks from old age.
• When choosing a Cruze with a gasoline engine, you should forget about sports ambitions.

Transmission

• Surprisingly, all gearboxes suffer from one common ailment - the leak of the drive shaft. The defect manifests itself after 30-90 thousand.
• This slightly increased the life of the automatic transmission before the first repair.
• The machine is very sensitive to the state of oil, which is recommended to be updated every 20-40 thousand km.

Walking

• Cruz owners often complain of knocking in the suspension.
• Sometimes problems appear after several tens of thousands of kilometers.

Body and salon

• Fortunately, the metal in the chips is in no hurry to bloom, and complaints of corrosion are not yet found.
• To eliminate the defect, brackets must be replaced.
• Even with a small mileage, there are traces of wear on the seats, steering wheel and silver inserts of the front panel.

Other problems and malfunctions

• There are problems with the head unit, which eventually stops reading disks. Adds negativity and trunk lock. It gets moisture, and it starts to gnaw.
• In this case, the replacement of the button (from 800 rubles) will help.
• Problems with the climate control system may occur due to a malfunction of the BCM electronic unit.
• Problems with the distribution of flows arise due to premature wear of plastic gears drive valves.

The compact Chevrolet Cruz is the best proof that a budget car doesn’t have to be spartan and boring. The modern style encourages you to look closer at it. After the first acquaintance, it becomes clear that the Cruze rides very well, has decent equipment, and the trunk volume surpasses many more prestigious competitors. The vast majority of the copies available on the secondary market were sold through official dealers and many of them are still under warranty. This makes it easier to find a well-kept car.

However, a more detailed study reveals a number of shortcomings. First of all, the very low quality of some finishing materials, high fuel consumption of powerful gasoline engines, mediocre dynamic characteristics and minor malfunctions are concerned. However, despite the flaws, Cruze is a very attractive offer for those looking for a fresh compact for an affordable price.

• Review: Chevrolet Cruze in the body of the sedan was officially introduced in 2008.
• Technical features: Chevrolet Cruz was produced in various parts of the world - in Russia, South Korea, the United States, Kazakhstan, Brazil and China.
• Engines: Engines do not cause major problems in most cases.
• Transmission: Surprisingly, all gearboxes suffer from one common ailment - the leak of the drive shaft gland. The defect manifests itself after 30-90 thousand.
• Chasing: Cruz owners often complain of knocking in suspension
• Body and salon: Fortunately, the metal in the chipping areas is in no hurry to bloom, and there are no complaints of corrosion yet.
• Other problems and malfunctions: There are problems with the head unit, which eventually stops reading disks. Adds negativity and trunk lock. It gets moisture, and it starts to gnaw.

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