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2011 Chevrolet CRUZE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	956522
Internal NHTSA #	10490108
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	CRUZE
Model Year	2011
File date	06/07/12
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When heater is in use get a strong antifreeze smell in the car. Also get a film on the inside of the windows. Had back to the dealer 3 times. We have a 5 month old that rides in the car, not sure if it is safe for him with the coolant smell in the car. You have to wash in side of windows weekly so you can see at night.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	20154
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TOMAHAWK, WI
VIN pattern	1G1PG5S97B7XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	15/05/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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2011 Chevrolet CRUZE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Chevrolet CRUZE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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