Chevrolet Cruze problems 1.6. Weaknesses Chevrolet Cruze. Docking of body elements

Currently, the Chevrolet brand car is quite popular in Russian market. And one of the popular models is the car chevrolet cruze, which attracts buyers with its design. But, unfortunately, as you know, almost every car has weak points, diseases and disabilities. 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 vulnerable spot this car, and 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.

Generally steering rack it's 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

1. In cars equipped with a leather steering wheel, it tends to climb;
2. Poor-quality sizing of windshield seals and rear windows leads to water ingress into the cabin;
3. It is not uncommon for the fuel level indicator and fuel consumption meter to freeze;
4. Braking of windshield wipers when turned on;
5. Low quality plastic;
6. Small trunk volume;
7. Rigid suspension;
8. FROM high mileage possible crickets in the cabin.

Conclusion.

In conclusion, it can be said that typical problems you can notice not only in this car, and as mentioned above, that each car has weaknesses. Therefore, the choice is always up to the buyer. Study! Analyze! Choose! Look! And most importantly - check!

P.S.: Write in the comments about the shortcomings and weaknesses of your car.

Weak spots and the main disadvantages of the Chevrolet Cruze was last modified: October 19th, 2018 by Administrator

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 everyone else chevrolet cars The Cruze has both 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 review in side glass, there is a comfortable armrest with cup holders, a cigarette lighter. Even in 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.

To disadvantages of Chevrolet Cruze also includes 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.

One of the leaders in the middle price category, very popular in the domestic market and replacing the Lacetti, the Chevrolet Cruze remains to this day at the tip of the iceberg. The car first appeared in Russia in 2009, and its production was launched at General Motors plants in the city of Shushary, Leningrad Region, and at Avtotor in Kaliningrad.

Initially, the car was presented only in a sedan, but after 2 years, a 5-door hatchback was also released. As for the long-awaited appearance of the station wagon, its sales began only in the second half of 2012, so it took almost 4 years for the “formation” of the model. It is worth noting that during the years of mass production of Cruz, the car underwent two restylings in 2012 and 2014, during which the shape of the front bumper, radiator grille, PTF and optics changed.

From the very beginning of sales in Russia, the car was equipped with gasoline atmospheric engines, with a working volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters, with a nominal power of 109, 124 and 141 hp. But in 2013, a turbocharged engine with a volume of 1.4 liters, issuing 140 “horses”, replenished the line of engines.

At the choice of the buyer, two types of transmission are traditionally available, 5 and 6 stepped manual transmissions and a conventional torque converter automatic with 6 speeds.

As for the chassis and suspension, it's no secret that the Chevrolet Cruze shares the same platform with the Opel Astra J. At the front of the car, the technology of a swinging rack or, in other words, MacPherson, is used, while at the back there is an elastic dependent H-beam.

If we compare with competitors, then most classmates, in the back of the car, use independent suspension on the wishbones. Why the designers chose this solution is still not clear, but the fact that simplicity only added reliability to the car remains clear.

The main problems that the Chevrolet Cruze has

Overview of shortcomings in power plants

The base engine F16D3 with a volume of 1.6 liters, 109 hp, is well known to the owners of the Chevrolet Lacetti, Deo Nexia and some Opel models. The resource of the engine itself quite high and often reaches the mark of 400-450 thousand kilometers without major repairs.

The following weaknesses have been identified here.

Leaking valve cover gasket. This malfunction begins at about a mileage of 70-80 t.km. Presumably it occurs due to the fact that the air pressure in the crankcase increases, and the air recirculation valve gradually begins to clog, which breaks the gasket.

Oil seal leak crankshaft. Approximately at around 150 thousand kilometers, oil smudges may appear. It is recommended to change the oil seals during the scheduled replacement of the clutch and timing belt.

The "life" of hydraulic lifters rarely exceeds 200 thousand km. Their malfunction can be understood by the characteristic rustle of the engine when cold.

Ecotec F16D4 and F18D4 engines (1.6 and 1.8 displacement) have one common disadvantage, with couplings changes in valve timing. As well as on the Opel Astra, they do not often take care of more than 100 thousand mileage.

Electronic thermostat in the cooling system, children's sore still uncured to this day. In his work, failures are not uncommon, as well as incorrect operation of the temperature sensor, as a result of which the fan either constantly works or does not turn on at all. The thermostat sealing ring itself also does not shine with reliability, antifreeze smudges can appear already at a run of 15 thousand.

External body elements

As with most budget cars Chevrolet, the paintwork remains not of the highest quality. Its average thickness is about 80-120 microns, while the coating itself is soft and poorly resists road gravel and sand. First of all, chips appear on the hood, in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe radiator grille and the front bumper. A little later, the paint peels off in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe wheel arches, usually the first traces appear by a run of 80-100 thousand km. The only consolation is that the body has anti-corrosion treatment, and the traces of chips do not grow rust for a long time.

Clip-on bumper aprons are not a standard of reliability. At the slightest contact with the bumper on an external barrier, it immediately flies from its regular place.

Transmission, chassis, suspension

As already mentioned above, the suspension of the rear of the car is not satisfactory, but in the front it was not without a fly in the ointment. The rear silent blocks of levers are broken on a run of about 80-100 thousand km.

A big plus is that in order to replace them, it is not necessary to buy the entire lever assembly, like many competitors in the class. Only the hinge itself is enough, and they change without any problems, at any service station.

Mechanical 5-speed transmission D16, has good reliability with timely maintenance. The main weak point is oil seal leak in the places of fastening of CV joints. smudges gear oil can come already to 60-70 thousand kilometers. The shaft seal in the clutch housing, it is better to change every 100-120 thousand, otherwise a fluid leak can damage the friction disc.

The 6T30 / 6T40 automatic transmission is famous for its capriciousness and fragility. A rare case when cars were operated without repair for more than 120 thousand km. The leakage of seals, here, as elsewhere, remains commonplace. Some experts in the field of car repair, not without reason called her "snot".

Interior space

The quality of finishing and wear resistance of interior materials in the Chevrolet Cruze does not cause strong complaints. Weak side, you can only name the leather sheath of the steering wheel and gearshift lever, which will climb around after 1-2 years of using the car. It is important to note that this material is very afraid of water, and from the ingress of moisture, the paint begins to immediately stain the driver's hands.

The sidewall at the front seats becomes shabby in the area of ​​​​the seat belt latch, approximately to a run of 100 thousand kilometers. On cars after a taxi or with high mileage, you can see a hole in this place.

Crickets and squeaks are no exception for this Chevrolet model. Many owners complain about this problem, literally immediately after buying a car. The main trouble here lies in the door cards and the center console, sizing with special materials sometimes allows you to get rid of discomfort.

Conclusion

Chevrolet Cruze has a stable popularity in the Russian market, even despite the fact that active sales of new GM cars were suspended in 2015. When buying a used car, experts recommend making a choice in favor of complete sets with mechanical box gears and the F18D4 engine, considering this option the most reliable and unpretentious.

Chevrolet Cruze is a coup for marketers and designers. They managed to create a spectacular car according to affordable price. But how durable and practical the final product turned out to be, only time can judge. And enough time has passed to draw conclusions about the reliability of the used Chevrolet Cruze. Read about them in the article below.

History and equipment

Chevrolet Cruze was developed and introduced in 2008 to replace Lacetti, but they have little in common, only a 1.6-liter engine (F16D3). Otherwise, the new model has become head and shoulders above its predecessor. Although it has not lost its simplicity of design, which made the Chevrolet Cruze affordable and desirable for the masses of motorists. The first generation went through two restylings, was sold in three types of bodies and different trim levels. Therefore, the choice for secondary market quite extensive with many nuances. Differences in configurations can be dramatic:

• From 2 to 6 airbags. Cruze earned 5 stars on Euro NCAP(with six pillows);
• Air conditioning or climate control;
• The MyLink multimedia system, which appeared after restyling in 2012. Many owners of pre-styling Cruises also installed it. And the number of “crickets” in the cabin will depend on the level of work performed, since it was necessary to disassemble the entire front panel;
• Attributes of the richest LTZ configuration are light and rain sensors, heated seats, 17-inch wheels, parking sensors, a rear-view camera, keyless entry and a course stability system.

Restyling in 2012 brought not only changes in appearance, but also added three engines to the range. One turbocharged petrol 1.4 liters and two diesels - 1.7 and upgraded 2.0 liters. In Russia, cars were assembled only with gasoline engines.

Salon and body

Most old chevrolet Cruze today is not old enough to talk about serious corrosion. But there are no particular problems with this. GM over the past decade has significantly improved the issue anti-corrosion treatment body. Potential risk areas (as with most cars) are wheel arches and sills. But the thickness of the metal let us down. It bends at the slightest pressure and over time the car is covered with many small dents. Therefore, there are many tinted cars on the secondary market without an accident. Moreover, some owners of credit cars did this at the expense of CASCO insurance.

The external trunk release button is poorly protected from moisture, so its service life is limited. Depending on the weather and the way the car is stored, it can work from 10 to 50 thousand mileage. If it starts to “fail”, then it is better to replace it, since damaged contacts can close and completely discharge the battery.

Salon without outside interference (remember MyLink) behaves quietly. But there are also weaknesses. These are the steering wheel, gear knob and decorative panel overlays. The steering wheel began to “climb” already by the 50,000th run, so for many it has been replaced or sheathed in leather. After restyling, the coating composition was improved, but this did not fundamentally fix the problem. There are two types of lining on the front panel - fabric and eco-leather (more precisely, leatherette). The former get dirty quickly and are difficult to clean, while the latter can blister in strong sunshine.

In frosty or rainy weather, the Chevrolet Cruze fogs up all the windows, along with the windshield. It will not be possible to fix this, since a design miscalculation. The air currents blow like that.

Chevrolet Cruze engines

The most common engine is a 1.6-liter gasoline. There were two types of them on the Chevrolet Cruze. Old familiar to all service masters F16D3, which was installed on the Lacetti and Nexia. The motor has already been studied up and down, but there are weaknesses:

• Be sure to change the timing belt with a roller every 60,000 runs. Otherwise, the pistons will meet the valves and the engine will have to be overhauled;
• A "snotty" valve cover gasket should be replaced immediately. Otherwise, oil can fill the candle wells and “kill” high-voltage wires and ignition coils.

The relatively new ECOTEC F16D4, also known as Opel's Z16XER, is a little more progressive and more complex. Its 1.8-liter modification Z18XER was installed on the Opel Vectra since the 2002 model year. Such a motor pulls harder and eats a little less gasoline, but it is technologically more complicated and can be more expensive to maintain. Features of Z16XER/Z18XER:

• The timing belt needs to be changed less frequently, every 90-120 thousand run;
• Every 100,000 km, the valves need to be adjusted, since there are no hydraulic lifters;
• The weak point is the heat exchanger. The housing bursts or the gasket leaks and oil flows onto a hot collector. Most often this happens with a regular and heavy load on a cold (cold) engine;
• There was a recall campaign due to depressurization of the fuel rail (there were cases of fire under the hood), check with the seller if this problem has been fixed;
• If the engine rumbles like a diesel engine, then you will have to change the camshaft gears and the phase shift solenoid valve. The problem is not "general", but pay attention to the sound of the motor before buying.

The most modern in the line of Chevrolet Cruze engines is the 1.4-liter A14 with a turbine. He inherited from the Opel Astra 2009 model year and was installed on the Cruze after restyling. A fairly reliable unit with a timing chain drive. The chain resource is enough for 120-180 thousand km, and the spare parts themselves with work are inexpensive (about $ 200). The turbo shouldn't be a problem for the first 200,000 km either, with proper maintenance of course.

Diesel units are a rarity on our roads. They can be 1.7 or 2.0 liters. Moreover, the power of the latter can also be different - from 125 to 163 hp. After 100,000 runs, the particulate filter may become the main problem. It is expensive, and because of the quality of our diesel fuel, it fails much earlier than its due date. It will be cheaper to carry out the procedure for the complete removal of the particulate filter. For 200-300 dollars you will forget about this problem forever (the main thing is that Greenpeace does not find out).

After 150,000 km, the turbine may disturb. With poor maintenance, this can happen much sooner. The part is expensive, so check first when buying. But the diesel Cruise can give you a combination of dynamics (especially the two-liter 165 forces) and efficiency. But it will be very difficult to find such a copy, also in good condition.

Checkpoint Chevrolet Cruze

The Chevrolet Cruze has only two types of shift boxes - a five-speed manual and a six-speed automatic. The mechanical box does not cause any complaints, except for one weak point - the drive seals. They often flow, especially in late autumn or early spring, when there are sudden changes in temperature. It is impossible to ignore such a breakdown. Without oil, even the most reliable mechanics will completely fail.

With an automatic transmission, everything is more complicated. In the first years of production there were a lot of breakdowns. The automatic transmission failed after 30,000 km. The main problems arose with the valve body and solenoids. But Chevrolet engineers (or Daewoo, or Opel) worked hard on the bugs, and after restyling in 2012, the reliability of the unit increased significantly. At least 150 thousand km without breakdowns has become quite realistic. If you do not forget about regular oil changes, of course.

Some owners installed an additional cooling system for automatic box Chevrolet Cruze. But according to the reviews of the owners, this does not make much sense. Additional cooling helps the box only under extreme loads, in normal operation there is no difference.

Suspension and steering

The chassis of the Chevrolet Cruze is reliable and comfortable. Behind the usual beam, but with modifications. The Watt mechanism made it possible to obtain a comfortable overcoming of irregularities with a general simplicity of design. Up to 100,000, only silent blocks of the rear levers may not survive. The front suspension on normal roads can "live" and 150,000 km. The ball joint on Cruz is changing as an assembly with a lever (restoration is possible).

There are a couple of problems that technically do not affect anything, but psychologically wildly annoy Cruze owners:

1. The sound of calipers. Packing the guides with grease helps best. You need to repeat regularly.
2. The sound of shock absorbers. It helps to replace it with non-original ones, most often Bilstein. In the secondary market, 90% have already been changed.

After restyling, the manufacturer eliminated both problems.

In the steering of the Chevrolet Cruze, weak points are also associated with sound. Often the power steering pump starts to make a lot of noise. Sometimes it helps to tie up the hydraulic hoses and change the fluid, more often the pump needs to be replaced. After 2012, the system became hydroelectric and there were fewer problems.

Outcome

chevrolet cruze beautiful car with comfortable suspension and good trim levels. Another advantage is profitable price compared with . In many ways, the lower price is due to the image of a rather “fragile” and unreliable car. But in reality, most problems are easily and inexpensively solved even in your own garage. For a purchase, it is better to choose a Cruise after restyling with a manual transmission and a 1.8-liter engine. So, you will shorten the list of potential problems and get at least some margin under the gas pedal. The body requires careful treatment, but does not rot. The difference in price between the minimum and maximum equipment in the secondary market is not significant, take it in full.

Good luck on the roads!

When strange numbers or symbols appear on the Chevrolet Cruze dashboard, this means an error due to a car malfunction, which is important to be able to decipher, reset and correct the condition of your vehicle. With each new version Chevrolet Cruze is becoming increasingly difficult to read codes, because. their number is increasing exponentially. But let's look at how to behave in a situation with an error on the panel, how to clear the code yourself when computer diagnostics of a car at a service station cannot be avoided, which PC programs will help you in self-diagnosis and a complete list of codes for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze.

What to do when the main error messages light up

Meaning	Translation	What to do
Change Engine Oil Soon	Replacement time is approaching engine oil(resource less than 5%)	Fill with oil and reset this resource
Low Engine Oil Level	Low engine oil level	If the message does not disappear after filling the oil, then let the power unit run in the thermodynamic cycle, because. instrument cluster ok
Oil Pressure Low - Stop Engine	Low engine oil pressure - stop engine	Bringing the indicator into line
Program Cluster	Program the instrument cluster	To be performed after instrument replacement or when information appears on the display. the center of such communication. We advise you to carry it out using the SPS system
Service Vehicle Soon	Car maintenance coming up	The error is displayed when a problem is detected by the ECM engine control unit
vehicle overspeed	Vehicle speeding	Slow down

The reactions of drivers to the ignition of an error occur in 3 main scenarios:

1. If the following conditions are met, the code/fault indication can be cleared by the scanner:

• when the error lamp turns off after 3 successive test cycles and the diagnostics pass without failures;

2. If the following conditions are met, the code/fault indication can be cleared by the scanner:

• the error indication lamp lights up at the end of the next test cycle, when the diagnostics pass without failures;
• the error diagnostics archive code is deleted after 40 heating cycles without failure.

3. To set the error code, you must:

• ignition of a control lamp of indication of an error;
• Conditions Controller entry when a problem is identified. This data is stored in the status record buffer and breakdown log;
• saving an archive of diagnostic codes.

Conditions for clearing the Chevrolet Cruze code using a scanning tool in the third option - it is removed after 40 heating cycles without failure.

Many drivers do not even pay attention to the error on the display, but this is at least stupid and even dangerous. It is important to diagnose, read the code and reset it with a special scanner.

Computer diagnostics of a car

The on-board computer display, like a litmus test, immediately reveals an error in engines or other auto systems. Chevrolet Cruze is no exception. In some vehicles diagnostic scanners are mounted inside the cabin, the owners of other Chevrolet models are forced to connect to such equipment.

Scanner for diagnostics Troubleshooter is a compact computer with a built-in program that is designed to convert error data from your car and alert you about them. The scanner happens:

1. Universal used in service centers, at service stations for all brands. Such a scanner is not the most the best option for troubleshooting for a particular brand of car, but it still diagnoses some errors. The universal scanner cannot be considered as a full-fledged service equipment.
2. Dealership a scanner that is not commercially available. Specialist. equipment is sold only in accredited those. centers. Its capabilities:

• new firmware on-board computer;
• updated chip key programming;
• improvement ICE operation;
• accurate detection of a break in the electrical circuit up to 1-2 cm.

When is it necessary to undergo a diagnosis?

Breaking	Comment
Catalyst	Poor quality gasoline
Air mass meter	Irregular replacement of the air filter
Fuel pump	It is impossible to operate the car with an empty tank
Engine	In 9 out of 10 cases, the lambda probe detects an excessive emission of harmful substances into the air. Tip: reset the error and change gasoline
Wiring	If you suspect an electrical fault, advise do not turn to universal services, only to professionals
Noises/sounds	There can be many reasons, so diagnose the main components of the Chevrolet Cruze: bearings, automatic transmission, gearbox, shock absorber

There is also a dealer program for diagnostics, maintenance and repair of Chevrolet European division. It is suitable for laptops and smartphones. She looks like this.

The information in it is comprehensive and presented in 10 languages. Thanks to the program, you can not only decode diagnostic error codes (Diagnostic Trouble Codes), but also familiarize yourself with the diagnostic manual, wiring diagrams and labor standards for repair work. This is how the program interface looks like:

Chevrolet Cruze Fault Codes

Attention! An incomplete list of fault codes may be presented on the site. This is due to the fact that car manufacturers are constantly improving engine management systems and adding new error codes.

For a detailed description of fault codes (including those not available on the site), as well as the causes of their occurrence, see the technical documentation for the car. Please note that the company does not translate English terms into Russian.

Fault codes detected on-board computer which shows the driver's display after the word Code.

Code 1 - warns the owner of the car that the engine oil has already exhausted its resource and needs to be replaced. In fact, this is a very useful reminder, because some people completely forget when the oil was last changed.

Code 2 - The system did not find the key fob, a reboot is required. To fix the problem, you need to press the clutch pedal and restart the engine.

Code 3 - Indicates that there is too little antifreeze in the cooling system. This means that you open the hood and add coolant to the correct level, and at the same time check where the leak occurred.

Code 4 - The air conditioning system installed on your car is off.

Code 5 - Your steering column is locked.

Code 7 - You need to turn the steering wheel of the car, then turn off the ignition and turn it on again.

Code 8 - Requires a system restart, you need to turn the ignition off and on again. Code 9 - Turn the steering wheel of the car and try again to start the power unit.

Code 10 - The brakes have overheated, so you need to stop and wait for them to cool, and you should also check the integrity of the brake system.

Code 11 - Indicates critical wear of the brake pads, so you need to replace them.

Code 15 - Additional brake light, which is installed either on the rear spoiler or rear window out of order, needs repair.

Code 16 - Check the integrity of the main brake lights.

Code 17 - The electric or hydraulic headlight corrector has failed.

Code 18 - You have a front light low beam problem.

Code 19 - Rear fog lights need to be checked and possibly repaired.

Code 20 - Check right bulb for the dipped beam, there may be a problem.

Code 21 - Check the left headlight for side lights.

Code 22 - Check the right headlight for side lights.

Code 23 - Light bulb malfunction reversing.

Code 24 - Rear license plate light does not work.

Code 25 - The front left turn signal does not light up.

Code 26 - The rear left turn signal does not light up.

Code 27 - The front right turn signal does not light up.

Code 28 - The rear right turn signal does not light up.

Code 29 - Probable malfunction of the brake light on the trailer (if any).

Code 30 - Probable malfunction of the trailer reversing lighting.

Code 31 - The left turn signal of the trailer does not light up.

Code 32 - The right turn signal of the trailer is not lit.

Code 33 - Trailer fog lamp does not light.

Code 34 - Trailer rear lights do not light up.

Code 35 - The battery on the remote control is dead and needs to be replaced.

Code 48 - Cleaning of the lens responsible for viewing the so-called "dead zone" from the side is required.

Code 50 - Close the hood.

Code 54 - B fuel mixture water is found.

Code 55 - particulate filter cleaning needs maintenance or replacement (relevant for diesel power units).

Code 59 - Driver's door ESP error. Trying to open and close the window again.

Code 60 - ESP operation error of the front passenger door. Trying to open and close the window again.

Code 61 - ESP operation error of the left rear passenger door. Trying to open and close the window again.

Code 62 - ESP operation error of the right rear passenger door. Trying to open and close the window again.

Code 65 - An unauthorized vehicle has been hacked.

Code 66 - The need for maintenance of a security alarm.

Code 67 - The need to repair the steering column lock.

Code 68 - The need for maintenance of power steering or EUR.

Code 70 - Checking the clearance adjustment system.

Code 75 - Checking the air conditioner.

Code 76 - Checking the tracking system for the side dead zone.

Code 78 - Checking the pedestrian protection system.

Code 79 - There is too little oil left in the engine, it has reached a critically low level.

Code 80 - The need to change the oil in the gearbox.

Code 81 - The need to check the gearbox.

Code 82 - Soon it will be necessary to change the engine oil.

Code 84 - Power reduction occurs power unit.

Code 95 - Checking airbags.

Code 99 - Pedestrian protection system is disabled.

Code 134 - The parking sensors are dirty and cannot work properly.

Code 136 - Parktronic is not functioning.

Deciphering OBD-2 error codes

Error codes consist of a letter and four numbers:

First position:

P - is for powertrain codes - the code is associated with the operation of the engine and / or automatic transmission
B - is for body codes - the code is associated with the operation of "body systems" (airbags, central locking, power windows)
C - is for chassis codes - the code refers to the chassis system (chassis)
U - is for network codes - the code refers to the system of interaction between electronic units (for example, to the CAN bus)
register to view

Second position:

0 - common code for OBD-II
1 and 2 - manufacturer's code
3 - reserve

The third position is the type of malfunction:

1 — fuel system or air supply
2 - fuel system or air supply
3 - ignition system
4 - auxiliary control
5 - idle
6 - ECU or its circuits
7 - transmission
8 - transmission

Fourth and fifth positions - Sequence number of the error

Partial translation of the decoding of diagnostic codes.

Diagnostic trouble codes, engine B12D1 (S1)

DTC MEANING Error type Malfunction indicator lamp on

P0030 HO2S (sensor 1) Heater circuit does not work E yes
P0036 HO2S (sensor 2) Heater circuit does not work E yes
P0107 Manifold absolute pressure sensor, low level signal A yes
P0108 Manifold absolute pressure sensor circuit high A yes
P0112 Temperature sensor intake air, low signal E yes
P0113 Intake air temperature sensor, high signal E yes
P0117 Coolant temperature sensor circuit low A yes
P0118 Coolant temperature sensor circuit high A yes
P0122 Position sensor throttle valve, low signal level A yes
P0123 Throttle position sensor circuit high A yes
P0131 HO2S (sensor 1) Low signal A yes
P0132 HO2S (sensor 1) High signal A yes
P0133 HO2S (sensor 1) Low performance E yes
P0137 HO2S (sensor 2) Low signal E yes
P0138 HO2S (sensor 2) High signal E yes
P0140 HO2S (sensor 2) Circuit or signal failure E yes
P0171 Fuel trim system too lean E yes
P0172 Fuel trim system too rich E yes
P0222 Idle throttle actuator, low voltage in circuit E yes
P0223 Idle throttle actuator, high voltage in circuit E yes
P0261 Cylinder 1 Injector A Control Circuit Low Yes
P0262 Cylinder 1 Injector A Control Circuit High Yes
P0264 Cylinder 2 Injector Control Circuit A Low Yes
P0265 Cylinder 2 Injector A Control Circuit High Yes
P0267 Cylinder 3 Injector A Control Circuit Low Yes
P0268 Cylinder 3 Injector A Control Circuit High Yes
P0270 4th cylinder injector, control circuit low A yes
P0271 Cylinder 4 Injector A Control Circuit High Yes
P0300 Multiple misfires detected E yes
P0327 Knock sensor, Cnl circuit malfunction NO
P0335 Crankshaft position sensor, circuit malfunction E yes
P0336 Crankshaft position sensor pulse error E yes
P0337 Crankshaft position sensor, no signal E yes
P0341 Camshaft position sensor, signal out of range E yes
P0342 Camshaft position sensor, no signal E yes
P0351 Ignition control circuit 1 and 4 malfunction A yes
P0352 Ignition control circuit 2 and 3 A yes
P0400 Exhaust gas recirculation, out of control E yes
P0401 Exhaust gas recirculation, recirculation valve blocked E yes
P0403 EGR valve circuit malfunction E yes
P0404 Exhaust gas recirculation, recirculation valve defective E yes
P0405 Low signal or open circuit in the feedback circuit of the exhaust gas recirculation system E yes
P0406 High signal level or open circuit in the feedback circuit of the exhaust gas recirculation system E yes
P0420 Low efficiency converter E yes
P0444 Adsorber purge valve circuit, no signal E yes
P0445 Adsorber purge valve circuit malfunction E yes
P0462 Fuel level sensor, low voltage Cnl NO
P0463 Fuel level sensor high voltage Cnl NO
P0480 Cooling Fan Low Speed ​​Relay Circuit Malfunction E yes
P0481 High relay signal high speed cooling fan E yes
P0501 No vehicle speed signal (only with manual transmission) A yes
P0510 Throttle Position Switch Circuit Malfunction E yes
P0562 Cnl System Undervoltage NO
P0563 Cnl System Overvoltage NO
P0601 ECM checksum error E yes
P0604 ECM RAM Error E yes
P0605 Controller Write Error electronic system engine management E yes
P0628 Fuel pump relay, low voltage in Cnl circuit NO
P0629 Fuel pump relay, high voltage in Cnl circuit NO
P0650 Malfunction indication lamp, low voltage in the circuit E yes
P0656 Cnl Fuel Level Output Circuit Malfunction NO
P1390 Rough Road Sensor Circuit Malfunction Cnl NO
P1396 ABS Rough Road Sensor Invalid Data Cnl NO
P1535 High Evaporator Temperature Sensor Cnl NO
P1536 Evaporator Temperature Sensor Cnl Low Signal NO
P1610 Main relay circuit high voltage Cnl NO
P1611 Main relay circuit low Cnl NO
P1628 Communication with immobilizer Cnl is not established NO
P1629 Immobilizer Cnl Incorrect Calculation NO
P1650 Malfunction indication lamp, high voltage in the circuit E yes
P2101 Charge Drive Circuit Malfunction Idling Food
P2118 Idle charge drive mechanical error E yes
P2119 Idle speed controller functional error E yes

Clearing diagnostic codes

Note: To avoid damage to the engine electronic control system (ECM) controller, when
connecting and disconnecting the ECM (for example, wires battery,connector
ECM, ECM fuse, jumpers, etc.) the key must be in the OFF position.
When the ECM sets a DTC, the indicator lamp
fault is turned on only for types A, B and E, but diagnostic trouble codes are stored in memory
ECM for all types of codes. If the problem is intermittent, the MIL will
will go out 10 seconds after the fault disappears. DTC stored in memory
the ECM before it is cleared by the scan tool. Turning off the power for 10 seconds clears some
stored diagnostic trouble codes.

Trouble Code Diagnosis (1.4 DOHC)

Clearing diagnostic codes

Note: To avoid damage to the ECM, the key must be in the OFF position when disconnecting or reconnecting power to the ECM (e.g. battery cable, ECM pigtail connector, ECM fuse, jumper cables, etc.)

When the DTC is set by the ECM, the warning lamp will only illuminate for Type A, B, and E codes, but the code is stored in the ECM memory for all types of DTCs. If the problem is not persistent, the lamp will turn off after 10 seconds if there is no fault. The DTC is stored in the ECM memory until it is cleared by a scan tool. Turning off the power for 10 seconds clears some stored DTCs.
DTCs should be cleared after repair is completed. Some diagnostic tables provide for clearing codes before using the tables. This allows the ECM to set DTCs by running the table, which helps to find the cause of the problem more quickly.

DTCs (1.4 DOHC)

DTC Description Type Malfunction Indicator Lamp On
P0016 Relationship between crankshaft position (CKP) and camshaft position (CMP) E yes
P0106 ​​Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor performance E yes
P0107 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit Low A Yes
P0108 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit High A Yes
P0112 Intake air temperature sensor circuit, low signal E yes
P0113 Intake air temperature sensor circuit, high signal E yes
P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Low A Yes
P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High A yes
P0122 Throttle position sensor circuit low A yes
P0123 Throttle position sensor circuit high A yes
P0131 HO2S A circuit low voltage sensor 1 yes
P0132 HO2S A circuit high voltage sensor 1 yes
P0133 HO2S Slow Response Sensor 1 E yes
P0134 HO2S A circuit low activity sensor 1 yes
P0135 HO2S heater health sensor 1 E yes
P0137 Sensor 2 low voltage in the HO2S sensor circuit E yes
P0138 Sensor 2 high voltage in the HO2S sensor circuit E yes
P0140 Sensor 2 HO2S circuit low activity E yes
P0141 HO2S heater health sensor 2 E yes
P0171 Lean mixture in the fuel trim system B yes
P0172 Rich mixture in the fuel trim system B yes
P0201 Injector control circuit 1 A yes
P0202 Injector control circuit 2 A yes
P0203 Injector control circuit 3 A yes
P0204 Injector control circuit 4 A yes
P0300 Misfire Detected A yes
P0315 No change detected in crankshaft angle change system A yes
P0317 No input signals from rough road detection system Cnl No
P0324 Knock Sensor Module Performance Cnl No
P0325 Knock Sensor Circuit Cnl No
P0335 Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor circuit A yes
P0336 Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor performance E yes
P0340 Camshaft position sensor circuit (CMP) A yes
P0351 Ignition coil control circuit 1 and 4 A yes
P0352 Ignition coil control circuit 2 and 3 A yes
P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Insufficient Flow Cnl No
P0402 Exhaust gas recirculation, excessive consumption E yes
P0404 Exhaust gas recirculation, performance in the open position E yes
P0405 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Position Sensor Circuit Low E Yes
P0406 Exhaust gas recirculation, position sensor circuit, signal high E yes
P0420 Low performance catalytic converter A yes
P042E Exhaust gas recirculation, performance in the closed position E yes
P0443 EVAP Canister Purge Valve Control Circuit Yes
P0461 Fuel Level Sensor Performance Cnl No
P0462 Low voltage in the fuel level sensor circuit. Cnl No
P0463 High voltage in the fuel level sensor circuit Cnl No
P0502 Vehicle speed sensor circuit low voltage E yes
P0506 Low idle speed E yes
P0507 High idle speed E yes
P0532 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Cnl No
P0533 Air conditioning refrigerant pressure sensor circuit high voltage Cnl No
P0562 Cnl System Voltage Low No
P0563 Cnl System High Voltage No
P0601 Read-only memory (ROM) control module A yes
P0602 Control module A not programmed yes
P0606 Processor speed in the control module E yes
P0660 Intake Manifold Adjustment Valve (IMT) Solenoid Control Circuit Cnl No
P0700 The TCM caused the MIL A to illuminate Yes
P1133 HO2S Low Shift Sensor 1 E Yes
P1134 HO2S switch time ratio sensor 1 E yes
P1166 Lean mixture at full load B yes
P1391 Rough Road Sensor Performance Cnl No
P1392 Rough Road Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Cnl No
P1393 Rough Road Sensor Circuit High Voltage Cnl No
P1396 Wheel speed sensor signal change with ABS system Cnl No
P1397 ABS Wheel Speed ​​Sensor Signal Missing Cnl No
P1631 Anti-theft fuel enable signal invalid Cnl No
P2297 Engine Braking Fuel Cut Sensor 1 HO2S A Performance Yes
P2610 Ignition off timer performance in Cnl control module No
U0101 Lost communication with TCM A yes
U0167 Immobilizer Message Identifier Cnl Missing No
P1628 - ECT Pull-Up Resisto (immobilizer communication not established)