22.09.2016
For dealers of General Motors, it is one of the locomotives of sales, since recently the car is experiencing a second life. The fact is that sales of a restyled version have recently started, as a result, more and more offers of 2-3-year-old Cruises appear on the secondary market. Like any used car, a used Chevrolet Cruze has a number of disadvantages that you should pay attention to before buying, and we'll talk about them now.
Not much history.
Chevrolet Cruze was developed by the company " General Motors" to replace the Chevrolet Lacetti, which was quite in demand at that time - this car was so popular in our market that for two more years both cars were sold simultaneously. The platform on which the Chevrolet Cruze is built is borrowed from " OPEL Astra G". Serial production started in 2009 and continues to this day. The car is assembled in Korea, in Russia at a plant near St. Petersburg, and since 2010 in Kazakhstan " AsiaAuto».
Disadvantages that you should pay attention to when choosing a Chevrolet Cruze with mileage.
There are many complaints about the quality of the paintwork, the joining of body elements, as well as the quality of chrome. If the front bumper does not fit snugly against the fender, this does not mean that the car was involved in an accident. The fact is that for the exterior of the car, the manufacturer used weak clips and harsh plastic, which are subject to deformation during temperature changes. Sometimes there is a violation of the integrity of the paintwork at the junctions of body parts, but even in places where the paint is chipped, the body resists the onslaught of the red disease well.
The range of Chevrolet Cruze power units includes two naturally aspirated gasoline engines 1.6 (109 and 124 hp) and 1.8 (141 hp), a 1.4 turbo engine (138 hp), and one 2.0 diesel engine ( 150 hp). The 1.6 engine is well known to many Chevrolet Lachetti motorists, it is considered the most reliable and trouble-free. Of the unpleasant little things that owners encounter, one can note the appearance of soot on the valves, as a result of which the valves can hang. Over time, oil begins to flow from under the valve cover on all engines, the problem is solved by replacing the gasket, but due to the fact that the material from which the gasket is made quickly loses its elasticity, this procedure will have to be carried out every 50 - 60 thousand km. Also, over time, the valve cover can lead, checking this is quite simple, you need to unscrew the candles and check for oil in the candle wells. Another trouble that Chevrolet Cruze owners with a 1.6 engine very often encounter is the engine stalling at idle (the reason for this feature has not been identified). On some machines, flashing and cleaning the throttle helps to solve the problem.
The 1.8 engine was borrowed from the Opel Astra, and its chronic sore also passed in place with the engine. The engine has a well-known drawback - the gears of the intake and exhaust camshafts fail. More than 30% of Chevrolet Cruze owners with a 1.8 engine face a problem ECOTEC. The main cause of gear failure is considered to be oil starvation, therefore, in order to avoid costly repairs, you need to carefully monitor the oil level. Another reason may be the failure of the solenoid valve, which fails due to clogging of the solenoid mesh. Symptoms of this problem- strong rumble immediately after starting cold engine and poor traction. Engines 1.4 and 2.0 are a rarity in the secondary market, there are also not a lot of reviews on the forums about them, so there is simply nowhere to take statistics from. The only thing that can be said about the diesel engine is that it is the most dynamic in the line (acceleration from 0 to 100 in 9.4 seconds), and the most economical (average consumption of 5.5 - 6.5 liters per hundred). The fuel consumption of gasoline engines in the urban cycle is 10 - 14 liters per hundred, on the highway - about 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers. 
The following types of gearboxes are available on the Chevrolet Cruze - five- and six-speed mechanics, as well as a six-speed automatic with manual shifting. Both transmissions can hardly be called problematic, but minor troubles still happen. The mechanical transmission sometimes manifests itself as an unpleasant hum, and problems with the release bearing are also possible. Many owners have already experienced a shock when the mechanical box was wedged at speed, the reason for this is the collapsed plastic sleeve in the switching mechanism, the problem is fixed inexpensively and for a long time. There are a little more problems with the automatic transmission, often the owners complain about its not quite adequate behavior (the box periodically slows down, at a time when you don’t expect it at all), this drawback is eliminated by flashing the electronic control unit. It is not recommended to take a car with a 1.6 engine paired with an automatic transmission, in this combination the transmission causes the most problems, but they also appear after 100,000 km.
Salon: The first thing you will have to face when choosing a used Chevrolet Cruze is that many of these cars served in taxi companies, especially cars with a 1.6 engine. In such cars, the steering wheel, seats, pedals and gear knob are usually replaced with new ones, and if you find a car with a mileage of 60,000 km or more with an ideal interior condition, the likelihood that the mileage was twisted and the interior parts were changed is 99%. And no matter how they prove to you that they used the car carefully, drove it only to the country, you should know that these are all the tricks of resellers. Interior trim materials of average quality and traces of use (such as small abrasions) appear on them after 40 - 50 thousand km, even with very careful operation. They will look new only if you do not remove the factory film until the time of sale.
Some owners find moisture under the front passenger's mat, a leaky drain hose is to blame. Most often, this problem occurs on cars on which an alarm was installed. Not infrequently, the cause of moisture in the cabin is poor-quality sizing of the windshield and rear window seals, and if you find moisture in the trunk, you will need to replace the rear light seals. 
Driveability Chevrolet Cruze with mileage.
The suspension of the Chevrolet Cruze can hardly be called unreliable, but as is often the case with used cars, the moment comes when a whole series of trifles bothers the owners. The most common of them is the rattling of the suspension in the pits. The shock absorber struts serve as a source of unpleasant sounds, this problem is present not only on this model, but also on other models of concerns and Opel. A knock appears at 15 - 20 thousand kilometers, and the bypass valve serves as the cause of this knock. The chassis resource of the Chevrolet Cruze is not much different from other cars in this segment, and capital investments in this unit will have to be made every 60-80 thousand km, depending on operating conditions and driving style.
Outcome:
Chevrolet Cruze is a fairly reliable and comfortable car. Yes, it has its own problems and shortcomings, but you must admit that any car has them and not only in this price range. The price of a new Cruz starts at 15,000 USD, but as for me, this car is not worth that kind of money, and for a 2-3-year-old used Cruz in a good configuration, they ask for 7-10 thousand USD. - and this is a very reasonable price. A properly selected car will delight you for more than tens of thousands of kilometers.
Advantages:
- Design and interior.
- Roomy interior.
- Simple and inexpensive to maintain.
- Reliability of engines is checked up by time.
- Mechanical transmission.
Flaws:
- Weak paint finish.
- Not enough dynamics for cars with a 1.6 and 1.8 engine.
- Prices for original parts.
- Noisy suspension.
- A small resource automatic transmission.
- Interior trim materials quickly lose their presentation.
If you are or have been the owner of this brand of car, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weaknesses of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help others correctly .
Sales of C-class cars are declining, not least because the traditional leaders of the segment of recent years have left the market, and class B + kids have matured and increased in size. The once most popular class among Russian-made foreign cars has shrunk to almost 10% of the market and continues to fall. Unfortunately, GM left the Russian market under the pretext of declining economic indicators, although Cruze and Astra were assembled in St. Petersburg and already had a good degree of localization.
In this situation, the Chevrolet Cruze looks like it will forever remain a "hero of the past" - a car that gained high sales rates in a very short period of time, outperforming even much cheaper cars, and left in the prime of life due to a clearly political decision. There are, of course, chances that we will still see Cruze under the new Ravon brand and Uzbek assembly. But for now, fans of the model have only one way - to the secondary market.
Cruze and his kin
The model line of the Korean division of GM Corporation (formerly Daewoo) turned out to be very confusing due to attempts to keep cheap old-design cars in production. So, Cruze is actually the heir to the Lacetti model and is known under this name in some markets. With us, for a long time, they were sold in parallel, and the Cruze was perceived as a higher-class model. However, everything is also complicated with brands: he and Buick in China, and Daewoo in many Asian countries.
Be that as it may, the new C-class car for the Korean division of Chervrolet was developed globally and was designed to replace many outdated solutions at once in the European, American and Asian markets. The car shared the platform with the equally well-known Opel Astra J, which is also found on world markets under several more brands owned by GM.
Technique
Cruze is a mass product, it is as simple as it is generally possible for a car of this class. Suspensions are as budget as possible - MacPherson strut in front and a semi-independent beam in the back. In order to improve the characteristics of the rear suspension to the level of multi-links, a very interesting solution was applied - additional traction with the Watt mechanism for absorbing lateral forces. The design allows you to make the beam much softer, increasing comfort and improving the quality of taxiing. And unlike the conventional Panhard link design, there is no lateral movement of the suspension during the compression stroke.
Motors, again, are the simplest, most reliable and cheapest of all GM units. Engines of 1.6 and 1.8 liters are atmospheric, long known from European Opel models, and the supercharged 1.4 engine is also from Opel. Gearboxes, as you might guess, are also from GM stocks, the M32 and F40 units familiar to Europeans are six-speed manual transmissions and “automatic machines” of the 6T30 / 6T40 series of their own production. Less common are four-speed Aisin in combination with a 1.6-liter engine. The salon is quite spacious, although not up to European models in quality. Large selection of additional options, three body options. In general, everything that a budget car of this class is supposed to have. We didn’t forget about the design – the car looks stylish both inside and out. Yes, and the prices were pleasing - Cruz cost only a little more than a B + class car, but the owner could forever forget about the "elbow feeling", about tight shoulders in the rear seats, weak engines and "vegetable" handling. In general, the car has earned its popularity. Let her ride easier than the Astra J or Octavia, but the handling is safe and even with a “light”. The interior is a little smaller and simpler than that of the segment leaders, but still does not suffer from crowding and leaves a positive impression.
Breakdowns and problems in operation
Body and interior
The body of the Kruzikov, like all the latest generations of GM cars, has good corrosion resistance. In any case, cars with traces of corrosion still need to be looked for. If any traces are found, then this is usually an area of \u200b\u200b"sandblasting" in front of the threshold or arches, which are almost not protected by plastic from the inside.
The metal of the outer body panels is thin, it is very easy to dent, and given the “credit” class of the car, many of them have doors and fenders repainted many times due to the peculiarities of Casco insurance in our country. Bumpers are also scratched very easily, the paint on them is not very strong. In general, minor paintwork defects are usually present in abundance on cars, unless the car has been recently painted or serviced very carefully. Crooked hanging bumpers are often the consequences of not accidents, but simply not very accurate parking in snowdrifts - the fasteners are weak, they are easily “pulled”. Many drill out the remnants of plastic bumper reinforcement rivets and install more reliable aluminum ones. The salon is doing well, unless, of course, you pay attention to the emerging "crickets" and cosmetic defects. Actually, there is almost nothing to break due to simplicity. Only now the materials of the steering wheel and gear knobs are rather weak, for many they peel off after 50 thousand kilometers, and this is definitely not the result of a twisted odometer. Cars with a mileage of more than 150 thousand usually already have a cover on the steering wheel, traces of seat repair, and besides, the plastic inserts of the center console begin to peel off. On machines with fabric front panel inserts, they already require serious cleaning, leather inserts are less dirty and easier to clean.
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It is also worth paying attention to the fact that due to the configuration features of the center console, alterations of the standard multimedia system are in great demand - advanced versions of the head unit are relatively often installed instead of simpler systems. For example, a system for restyled cars with a MyLink interface is put in dorestyle. At the same time, the front console is completely moved to install the monitor, and here options are possible - either the work is done to the highest standard (at the same time all the squeaks will disappear and the panel will be glued with good sound insulation), or it will be a "collective farm" intervention and everything will be held "on snot" . In the second case, respectively, crickets will only be added.
Electrician
To the credit of Korean cars, it should be noted that at such a young age they have practically no electrical problems. True, many owners are prone to the "collective farming" already mentioned above. Often they install trunk opening buttons, new optics (some under Mercedes, and some under BMW). By the way, flashing multimedia devices with more modern firmware is also a favorite "customizing" for Cruz. The engine compartment wiring is afraid of water - unfortunately, there are cases of electrical failures after washing the engine or speeding through puddles. Weak headlight and fog lamp cartridges cannot withstand high-power lamps, but this is hardly a manufacturer's problem. But the power windows that fail when trying to lower the frozen glass are most likely just a design flaw.Occasionally, engine sensors, ignition coils, relays fail ... The brake pedal sensor does not work even less often, but causes a whole "garland" on the dashboard due to an error in the ABS unit. Another electrical problem can be attributed to the short service life of the battery, which rarely lives more than three or four years, which by modern standards is not enough, especially since there are no powerful consumers in the car. The fault here, most likely, is the system of intelligent regulation of the charging current - it is worth checking what voltage the on-board network holds, both undercharging and overcharging of the battery are possible.
Chassis
Suspensions are not only structurally simple, but also quite reliable with careful operation. At the rear, two silent-block beams often do not require replacement for runs over two hundred thousand kilometers, the levers of the Watt mechanism fail a little more often, and only shock absorbers last less than 100 thousand kilometers. The front suspension has less resource, first of all, the rear silent blocks of levers fail, often with a run of up to 50 thousand. The resource of the ball joint, strut mount and shock absorber depends on the driving style and usually is at least 100 thousand. And a wide selection of non-original spare parts allows you not to worry too much about reliability. The steering rack on Russian cars is with a conventional power steering pump, and the pump is frankly weak. During repairs, it is recommended to change it to a pump from European Opel models with the same motors, despite the fact that they are not compatible according to the catalog. The steering rack itself is moderately reliable, knocks appear at a run of over a hundred thousand and usually do not lead to leaks for a long time.
Korean and other "imported" cars usually have an AC Delco electric amplifier from the very beginning of production. But after restyling, the EUR began to appear in Russian vehicle configurations. The most serious problem of such an amplifier is the burnout of the connection module due to poor contact and moisture penetration under the connector cover. More often, problems are caused simply by a high load on the generator and manifest themselves in the form of power surges during the operation of the EUR, a refusal to “strengthen” and independent jerks of the steering wheel to the side, painfully familiar to the owners of the first Kalin. It is recommended to check the condition of the assembly at each maintenance, it is mandatory to check the tightness of all connectors and the backlash in the force distribution module, which is located in place of the spools of a conventional rail with power steering. The standard complaint about the brakes is the creaking of the pads. Unfortunately, this design feature GM does not want to defeat for more than a dozen years. Branded pads with an adhesive layer and new "anti-creak" springs eliminate the problem for a while, but aged cars are doomed to squeaking pads. The rear calipers are also capricious - they really don’t like long-term operation on worn pads, and replacing the pads on it is not easy. But the brake discs are reliable and inexpensive, the resource of the pads is very large, the "original" is not prone to warping. The standard Opel problem with moisture in the handbrake cables did not pass the car - after three years of operation, it is recommended to “spill” the cable jackets with oil in advance of the winter season.
Transmission
Manual transmissions on Chevrolet do not have serious resource problems, rare output shaft bearing failures are most often associated with a low oil level in the manual transmission - the oil seals are rather weak. But the automatic transmission here is from the already repeatedly considered 6T30 / 6T40 family of GM's own development, and this is not the most successful family of boxes. Overheating, a small resource of mechanics, a capricious valve body - it's all about her. The first problems can begin with runs of about 50 thousand kilometers, but most often the box is still waiting for the “anniversary” and 100-120 thousand mileage. After that, blows, jerks and similar unpleasant surprises begin. If you immediately deal with the valve body and replace the lining of the gas turbine engine blocking, then there is a chance to do without a major overhaul. But most often, the owners drive a little more and eventually finish off the mechanical part of the automatic transmission, after which the repair becomes much more expensive. It includes the replacement of bushings and a solid part of the filling. If you change the oil often, at least once every 40 thousand kilometers, and do not get carried away with fast acceleration, then the box can travel 200 and 250 thousand kilometers, but the chances are not very high due to the peculiarities of its design.
But spare parts are relatively inexpensive and the box is very technologically advanced - initial repairs usually do not cost much. It is often recommended to install an enlarged automatic transmission radiator and an external ATF filter. And change your oil often! Moreover, it is not at all necessary to pour expensive “original” oil if you are embarrassed by the price of 1,600-1,800 rubles per liter. Approximately the same cost is completely “branded” canisters of 4.0 liters of class D VI oil from many manufacturers, and the replacement procedure itself will cost a penny. The savings can be significant, because a factory restoration box under the exchange program costs at least 240 thousand rubles, and a new one is even more expensive. Compared to this, the price of a couple of extra oil changes looks completely insignificant. And against the background of the cost of burned fuel, maintenance should not be embarrassing at all.
Engines
Fortunately, everything is fine with the motors here. 1.6 engines were installed in two series, both are familiar from Opel cars. Motors of the F16D3/F16D4 families are a Korean-Australian rethinking of the German motors of the Z16XE/Z16XER family and differ from them only in small things. The weaker F16D3 engines are based on the old Family I block, which has been produced since the 90s: timing belt drive, no phase shifters, no heat and oil exchanger, but there are hydraulic compensators. Reliability is high, maintainability is excellent, spare parts are inexpensive. The resource is limited primarily by the piston group - usually oil appetite increases with runs over 200 thousand. As a rule, with such a run, the head of the block already requires repair - at least the valve guides will have to be replaced. Of the troubles during operation - cracking of the exhaust manifold, a weak intake manifold, an eternally dirty throttle valve and a not very high timing resource - it is best to preventively change the belt every 60 thousand mileage. The newer engines, F16D4, are related to the larger 1.8-liter F18D4. Of course, it also comes from “Germans” - this is the long-known Z16XER / Z18XER family and their A16XER / A18XER options, more strangled by Euro-5 standards. There are phase shifters, an oil-antifreeze heat exchanger and a controlled thermostat. Traction is noticeably better, especially for the 1.8 engine, and efficiency too. The timing belt resource has become higher - now with ordinary phase regulator stars they go 90-120 thousand kilometers, and even more with oval ones. However, it is still better to change the belt every 60 thousand.
In addition to the added elements, something was missing in the design. For example, hydraulic lifters. All the changes together mean that the motor has become insignificant in operation, but more expensive. And he is better at moving “to the cold”, which can significantly reduce the resource. Otherwise, the same good old motors, only the phase shifters can knock. Then you need to clean the valves of the "faziki" or change the parts themselves as an assembly. The thermostat may give an error on the heating element - this leads to overheating and detonation. Fortunately, the thermostat usually opens earlier after three years, so it's not a big deal. Well, you also need to remember to adjust the valve clearances every 50-60 thousand kilometers. But the heat exchanger under the exhaust manifold is really an unpleasant thing, it often loses its tightness, especially for those who like to “turn” a cold engine. The further development of events follows several scenarios - either the oil gets into the antifreeze, worsening cooling and dirtying the block and radiators, or the antifreeze into the oil, causing problems with the oil pump and liners. But the most unpleasant thing is if the oil spills out, right on the hot catalyst, and causes a fire in the engine compartment. Well, or just in the car it smells strongly of burnt oil, hinting that a fire is close. Sounds like it? Just remember this feature of the motors and do not try to briskly gas and skid on a cold engine. And if, when buying, the heat exchanger flows - it can be seen from below under the exhaust manifold, then you should know that the motor was not taken care of in winter. After restyling, a really modern engine appeared on the Cruze, a 1.4 supercharged. This, again, is a motor with German roots. A14NET is very successful and the car rides much better with it than with a similar power of 1.8. Of course, there is a turbine and a timing chain drive, which usually means higher maintenance costs, but not this time.
The Chevrolet Cruze car was first released to the Russian market in 2008, but to this day the design of this car remains in trend. It belongs to the C-class. It has in its configurations engines of 1.6 l, 1.8 l, 1.4 l turbo, with boxes: a six-speed automatic, five-speed mechanics. Like all cars, the Chevrolet Cruze has its pros and cons.
Advantages of the Chevrolet Cruze
First of all, this aggressive exterior design. His look is truly excellent. A massive bumper, by the way, protected from below by rubber pads to protect against bumping into a curb, which, in principle, can be removed if desired, a beautiful headlight shape, a large radiator grille - all this gives a presentable look to this car.
Let's take a look at the interior. In the cabin, too, everything is quite worthy, quite decent plastic, not very expensive, but not cheap either. Lots of room ahead. The driver's seat is adjustable in both vertical and horizontal planes. The steering wheel has a comfortable ergonomic shape, with ledges for the thumbs. It is also adjustable in two planes.
The back of the Chevrolet Cruze is also quite comfortable, your knees will not rest, even if your height is above 180 cm, good visibility into the side glass, there is a convenient armrest with cup holders, a cigarette lighter. Even in the minimum configuration, there is an audio system, power accessories, four airbags, and in the LT and LTZ trim levels, the MyLink infotainment system with Bluetooth, a multifunction steering wheel, in addition, a rear-view camera is installed in the maximum configuration.
Seat heating has three levels. There is a capacious glove compartment, which is closed with a key, plus a small glove compartment for small items on top of the panel. The trunk has quite impressive volumes of 413 liters in a hatchback, 450 liters in a sedan, 500 in a station wagon. There is a full size spare tire.
Reliable chassis, taken from Opel Astra G, in front of the MacPherson with hydraulic bearings, though a little expensive to maintain, a reliable beam in the back.
Chevrolet Cruze crash tests showed pretty good safety results, and this is the most important indicator when buying a car.
Among other things, the price is quite tempting - the maximum configuration will cost you a little more than one million rubles. And don't forget what kind of C-class car it is.
Now for the cons
Massive bumper overhang lowers ground clearance. In this car, it is only 160 mm. External handles protrude beyond the body and in bad weather they are immediately splashed with mud, water with sand also flies from under the rear wheels right onto the bumper. The radiator grill has large cells through which small gravel flies and there is a danger of breaking through the radiator of the air conditioner, it is necessary to install an additional mesh.
The trunk and gas tank hatch can be opened with a key, it is not possible to open it from the passenger compartment. The washer tank is next to the electronics, there is a chance to fill it. Motors, in principle, are reliable, but phase shifters often fail. In addition, the 1.6 liter engine is rather weak for such a heavy car and does not give Cruz enough zeal, and this engine also has a timing belt instead of a chain.
Chassis, as we have said the road to maintain. Calipers on the front wheels often knock. Let's go to the salon. There are minor shortcomings, but nevertheless we will describe them. The seats do not have lumbar support, which will be uncomfortable on long trips. When folding the rear seats, a step is obtained, which is not always convenient. The armrest in front extends, but is not fixed and goes back under the arm. Small rear view mirror.
The disadvantages of the Chevrolet Cruze include the fact that the reverse gear does not turn on the first time on a manual transmission. Noise isolation is also not up to par with this car. Also, Cruz has a weak dipped headlight, an unlit area remains near the car. Single-zone climate control, if you really find fault, after all, the C-class.
The results of the above
In conclusion, we will write that after all this car is in demand in our market and now for a reason. From everything considered, we note that the minuses remain minuses, but much more pluses. Yes, it loses to German C-class cars, and the Japanese ones are likely to bypass it, but the Chevrolet Cruze is much more affordable at a price. Its bright design, both exterior and interior, can compete with other brands of its class even after years. Yes, perhaps some will find Cruz too simple, but others will say that the simpler, the more reliable.
For the first time in the world it became known about the car Chevrolet Cruze in 2001. Then the GM concern changed Suzuki Ignis, calling it their brand. But the conversation will focus on the modern modification, which is the successor to the popular Chevrolet Lacetti.
The first generation is considered to be the modern modification with the J300 body. Sales began in 2009, and the first restyling, which changed the car externally and technically, in 2013. Although such a strategy seems strange, nevertheless, this car is the best-selling car in recent times.
It is surprising that, being the best-selling car of its concern, the Chevrolet Cruze has so many miscalculations and no improvements. And here it doesn’t matter what assembly the car is: Korean or Russian (in Russia, the car is assembled at a plant in Shushary near St. Petersburg).
The owners were divided into those who calmly and condescendingly reacted to the shortcomings, given the price segment of the car and a number of positive aspects, and those who henceforth decided not to deal with this company. On the other hand, it is not correct to say that this car is bad, given the large number of pluses associated with handling and positive reviews from satisfied owners.
As for the engines, there are no completely new options, they were all previously installed on other GM cars. So the 1.6 liter engine was inherited from Lacetti with all its pluses and minuses. The 1.8 liter engine migrated from the Opel Astra Zafira and other not the latest generation models. There is also a 1.4 turbocharged engine that appeared after restyling. It should be noted that the quality of engines and their reliability is quite low, which is the main disadvantage of this car.
However, there are definitely strengths. The main ones are handling, interior and a very attractive appearance.
As for the gearbox, there are automatic and mechanics. In terms of reliability, problems can also arise here. Still, the mechanics look more profitable, since maintenance will be much cheaper and there are no weaknesses that would cause a breakdown.
As for the suspension, it is worth noting only positive impressions. Despite the simplicity and somewhat continuity from Lacetti, the Cruze suspension has high reliability and good driving performance, which is one of the main advantages of the car.
The steering is also good in terms of comfort and workmanship. But there are some complaints about the brakes: they are too noisy and can overheat.
The strength of the Chevrolet Cruze is a spacious, stylish, very comfortable interior, which can also be decorated with various accessories purchased at www.sm3new.ru. Ergonomically comfortable front seats. As for the quality of the paintwork, it is very resistant and the likelihood of chips and other defects is extremely low.
A feature of the car is the appearance. Many consider that outwardly this car is the best among other competitors in its class.
Electronics problems: the trunk release button may stick, there may be problems with the battery, the rear speaker may fail, and there may be difficulties in the operation of the air conditioner.
Handling - that's where the Cruze can give odds to cars of the same class with it. The suspension is quite firm, which is ideal for those who move around the city a lot. At high speed there is a feeling of control over the car. Very small deviations in the trajectory when driving, rolls are also small during sharp turns, the steering wheel quickly and correctly responds to the actions of the driver, the response when exposed to the steering wheel is minimal. The steering wheel gives clear information about any small potholes or pebbles, which gives a clear understanding of the road under the wheels and adds comfort to control. In general, the management is extremely convenient and easy. No drifts or other hassles.
There are several nice features: auto-heating of the rear window and mirrors in cold weather, as soon as you start the engine; music turns off automatically when the door is opened; automatic operation of the wipers, information about which is displayed on the panel.
In general, the Chevrolet Cruze has both obvious strengths and weaknesses, so it can be recommended for purchase only to those who are more important than its positive aspects. Of the benefits - this is an excellent and easy control, a fairly good interior, beautiful appearance, interesting exterior and interior design. Of the minuses - the build quality and the reliability of some elements.
Currently, a Chevrolet car is quite popular in the Russian market. And one of the popular models is the Chevrolet Cruze, which attracts buyers with its design. But, unfortunately, as you know, almost every car has weaknesses, diseases and shortcomings. The Chevrolet Cruze is no exception.
Weaknesses of the Chevrolet Cruze
- by engine;
- For gearboxes;
- Sores in the suspension;
- bumper mounts;
- Steering rack.
Now more…
Engine.
Of course, you can not call the engine 1.6 liters. Cruz's weak point. In this engine, trouble is caused by oil leaking from under the valve cover. The reason for this problem is a weak gasket and, of course, the fact that the lid itself is made of plastic, which deforms when heated and loses its tightness.
Also, the unpleasant moments that arise with the car include the fact that the engine in neutral gear can stall. This is probably a clogged throttle or you just need to reflash the engine control unit.
For 1.8 liter engines. also have complaints. Inlet and outlet camshaft gears. Gear failure is primarily due to oil starvation. Therefore, it is simply necessary to know about this before buying and it is also worth checking. And it will not be difficult to check and hear, since after starting a cold engine, you can hear a roar, and when driving, you will feel a loss of traction. According to car service statistics, 30% of Chevrolet Cruze owners encountered this trouble.
Transmission.
A manual transmission can provide such surprises as jamming at speed. This means the failure of the plastic sleeve in the gearshift mechanism. There is also a claim to the "automatic". The essence of this problem lies in the fact that when driving, the box can slow down at a time when it is simply not necessary. In this case, to eliminate this unpleasant moment, it is necessary to reflash the electronic control unit of the box. And in general, before buying, you need to ride and feel how the car behaves when shifting gears.
The paintwork on the Chevrolet Cruze does not shine with quality, especially at the points of contact of the body elements. Therefore, before buying, you must carefully check the car for the absence of violations of the paintwork, and if there are no violations, then you need to check and make sure that the car is not beaten and, accordingly, not painted.
By suspension.
Almost half of the drivers complain about knocks in the suspension when driving over bumps in the road. The reason for the appearance of these knocks are weak suspension struts. Some craftsmen in car services can sort out the rack and simply replace the cartridge. This problem is not critical, but at the same time it is not pleasant. And you need to know about it before buying.
Of course, first of all, it is necessary to clarify that it is not the bumper itself that is the weak point of this car, but the clips holding it. The essence of the problem is that very often, due to temperature differences, the clips become softer and more elastic, which leads to the formation of a gap between the wing and the bumper. It's not critical, but not pleasant. It is worth noting that this problem will not occur on cars produced since 2010.
Steering rack.
In general, the steering rack is a sore and Chevrolet Cruze and many cars. The wear of the steering rack can be determined by the characteristic backlash and knocks on the steering wheel when the car is moving. Before buying a test ride, this is worth paying attention to.
The main disadvantages of the Chevrolet Cruze
- In cars equipped with a leather steering wheel, it tends to climb;
- Poor-quality sizing of the windshield and rear window seals leads to water ingress into the passenger compartment;
- It is not uncommon for the fuel level indicator and fuel consumption meter to freeze;
- Braking of windshield wipers when turned on;
- Low quality plastic;
- Small trunk volume;
- Rigid suspension;
- With high mileage, crickets in the cabin are possible.
Conclusion.
In conclusion, we can say that typical problems can be seen not only in this car and, as mentioned above, that every car has weaknesses. Therefore, the choice is always up to the buyer. Study! Analyze! Choose! Look! And most importantly - check!
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Weaknesses and main disadvantages of the Chevrolet Cruze was last modified: October 19th, 2018 by Administrator
