GM to recall every Chevrolet Cruze.

KXRM · 06-22-2012, 01:42 PM

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11594...ire-risks.html

garcmol · 06-22-2012, 01:57 PM

Well, guess I'll be getting a letter soon. No parts involved and probably cutting out a couple sections so it can drain if needed.

My dealer always takes the shield off when changing the oil. No big deal.

Number 3 · 06-22-2012, 07:02 PM

Actually had this happen when I change my own oil. Didn't get the drain plug out quite fast enough and the oil drained a weeee bit sideways................all over the plastic underbody panels. Never leaked on the floor so I guess perfectly captured by the panels...........................for future use.

Stew · 06-23-2012, 08:38 AM

Wasn't there a thread a while back where a few jeeps were being recalled for fire risk and everyone acted like it was because all Jeeps were junk? well, um.......

garcmol · 06-23-2012, 10:33 AM

A piece of plastic doesn't make it junk. I've owned several Jeep models dating back to '87. Jeeps rock

*The_Blur* · 06-23-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Wasn't there a thread a while back where a few jeeps were being recalled for fire risk and everyone acted like it was because all Jeeps were junk? well, um.......

Don't mind the pro-GM bias on a Chevy site, Jeep driver.

garcmol · 06-23-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

Don't mind the pro-GM bias on a Chevy site, Jeep driver.

Yeah, what are we thinking?

Stew · 06-23-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

Don't mind the pro-GM bias on a Chevy site, Jeep driver.

lol, that is true, hey, i have had my fair share of Chevies, heck, I'd probably still have my 96 Caprice if circumstances had been different 8 years ago, yes, i liked that car that much haha. Anyways, i guess it is "car"ma haha

islander033 · 06-23-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Well, guess I'll be getting a letter soon...

Me too, I really didn't want to make a trip to the stealership any time soon though.

8cd03gro · 06-24-2012, 04:05 PM

Oh great, that's going to cost a ton of money.

evolve · 06-24-2012, 04:11 PM

Almost bought one of these. As a matter of fact I just test drove one a couple of weeks ago along with the focus and optima counterparts. I think Ill just wait it out to see if they fix this for next year.

8cd03gro · 06-24-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by evolve

Almost bought one of these. As a matter of fact I just test drove one a couple of weeks ago along with the focus and optima counterparts. I think Ill just wait it out to see if they fix this for next year.

It shouldn't be much of a headache for owners. Not a tough fix. They're very nice little cars for the money, great daily drivers. I just cringe every time I see GM lose money on something like this.

garcmol · 06-25-2012, 10:27 AM

I have a feeling it's going to be using a Dremel and opening a few slits on the plastic belly pan.

Then I can build a WTCC car out of it.

Brokinarrow · 06-25-2012, 12:12 PM

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The recall could blemish the car's image, but that impact is mitigated because no crashes, injuries or fatalities are known to have resulted from the deficiency.

kudos to GM on catching this before people were injured or killed.

06-22-2012, 01:42 PM	#1
KXRM Drives: 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 168	GM to recall every Chevrolet Cruze. http://www.thestreet.com/story/11594...ire-risks.html

06-22-2012, 01:57 PM	#2
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	Well, guess I'll be getting a letter soon. No parts involved and probably cutting out a couple sections so it can drain if needed. My dealer always takes the shield off when changing the oil. No big deal. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

06-22-2012, 07:02 PM	#3
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,310 View My Garage	Actually had this happen when I change my own oil. Didn't get the drain plug out quite fast enough and the oil drained a weeee bit sideways................all over the plastic underbody panels. Never leaked on the floor so I guess perfectly captured by the panels...........................for future use. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

06-23-2012, 10:33 AM	#5
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	A piece of plastic doesn't make it junk. I've owned several Jeep models dating back to '87. Jeeps rock __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

06-24-2012, 04:11 PM	#11
evolve Drives: 03 Cobra Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cyber Space Posts: 508	Almost bought one of these. As a matter of fact I just test drove one a couple of weeks ago along with the focus and optima counterparts. I think Ill just wait it out to see if they fix this for next year. __________________ 2003 Cobra (Stock Motor/Boost Only) 640rwhp/ 550rwtq on 93... Well over 700rwhp on CORN

06-23-2012, 08:38 AM	#4
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Wasn't there a thread a while back where a few jeeps were being recalled for fire risk and everyone acted like it was because all Jeeps were junk? well, um.......

06-24-2012, 04:05 PM	#10
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	Oh great, that's going to cost a ton of money.

06-25-2012, 10:27 AM	#13
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	I have a feeling it's going to be using a Dremel and opening a few slits on the plastic belly pan. Then I can build a WTCC car out of it. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)