The 2021 Chevy Cruze is a performance monster. If you pop up its hood, you’ll get a 1.4L turbocharged engine that delivers 153 horsepower and up to 177 pound-feet of torque. It also has ten standard airbags and high-steel safety for added safety.
Even so, buyers of the 2021 Chevy Cruze have expressed dissatisfaction with some of its features. Check engine light is a common problem listed by vehicle owners who’ve endured a negative experience.
A flashing engine light signifies a misfiring engine, a significant safety concern. Although vehicles develop technical defects in their useful life, some are persistent and difficult to fix. California lemon laws offer a reprieve to vehicle owners who buy new and used units with persistent defects.
Therefore, you should contact an experienced lemon law attorney in California to learn how to protect your consumer rights.
Here’s a list of the most recent recalls involving the Chevy Cruze.
On October 29, 2020, General Motors LLC (GM) issued a recall to fix a defective power train. According to the recall notice, the start/stop accumulator might have missing bolts. Missing bolts on the start/stop end cap may contribute to transmission oil leaks, leading to loss of propulsion.
When a vehicle loses propulsion, there’s an increased crash risk. Further, a transmission fluid leak near an ignition source increases the fire risk.
The recall notice affected the following vehicles:
The automaker instructed the dealers to inspect the start/stop accumulator and replace it if bolts were missing.
On August 30, 2018, General Motors issued a recall to fix defective service brakes. According to the notice, the rear-brake caliper pistons may have inadequate coating, causing gas pockets to form and potentially affecting rear-brake performance.
An impeded rear brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
The recall notice affected the following vehicle models:
The automaker instructed the dealers to bleed the vehicle’s brake system free of charge.
Here’s a list of the common complaints:
A specific vehicle owner noted that their vehicle lost drive power and stalled while driving at 55mph. Although they managed to pull over the car on the side of the road, the car didn’t restart and required towing.
Another vehicle owner noted a transmission oil leak coming from the primary seal of the transmission chamber.
Engine defects are a significant shortcoming with the 2019-2023 Chevrolet Cruze.
Here are a few issues to take note:
Several vehicle owners have expressed concerns about faulty steering, including:
Some of the complaints related to airbag defects include:
If an airbag light comes on for your 2019-2023 Chevy Cruze, visit a repair shop immediately.
A Chevrolet Cruze will likely become a lemon if it has substantial defects impacting its value, use, and safety. If a manufacturer can’t repair a serious warranty defect in your vehicle after a reasonable number of repair attempts, the manufacturer must either:
You may, therefore, be entitled to a refund or replacement if you bought a Chevrolet Cruze with substantial defects. However, you must understand the steps in filing a lemon law claim to assert your rights effectively.
Here are the crucial steps in enforcing your rights:
Suppose your 2021 Chevrolet Cruze has an engine defect that makes it susceptible to stalling or another disabling problem. This means you can no longer rely on the vehicle to reliably get to work or other obligations. You might also face additional expenses for towing or rentals whenever the vehicle becomes inoperable.
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