As we've outlined in earlier questions about the Cruze, the automatic in cars built between 2011 and 2013 has been an issue, and so the subject of recalls, repairs and/or full transmission replacement ...
This model Cruze used a toothed rubber timing belt, rather than a timing chain. Holden recommended the belt be changed at 90,000km intervals. It’s not a job to ignore, either, as a snapped timing belt ...
The turbocharged 1.4-liter "LUV" engine from the Chevrolet Cruze and Sonic is a very problematic ... Taking the valve cover off reveals the first major problem with this engine.