2011 Chevrolet Cruze Under Fire Investigation
Possible engine fires in the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze are being investigated by NHTSA after two have been completely destroyed.
Luckily no injuries have been reported with the fires, which Cruze owners are reporting began while the cars were moving. One complaint from a Cruze owner said, “The car was totally engulfed within five minutes of stopping, and it was only after the first sign of fire was visible that the warning light on the dashboard illuminated.” The driver was 30 miles into a 43-mile trip.
If there is indeed a recall on the Cruze, it could be a costly one depending on the defect. Chevrolet sold 177,000 2011 Cruzes and is cooperating with the investigation.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I live in UK, as of now I'M writing my Chev 2011(61) cruze is at the dealer's garage. It almost caught fire while I was driving my family to Church on Sunday morning just about 14miles journey from home. There was no warning or whatsoever, just in a blink of an eye the car was almost on fire on a 40miles per/hr road, luckily it happened in front of a bus stop then I quickly in a sec and pull over and everyone evacuated. It was terrifying because I never saw anything like that before. after the incident the car refuses to start and was causing very big engine vibration and smoke, it is then the engine warning light came on. I do service my car regularly. this car has been with the dealer for two weeks since the incident and they are still yet to come up with an answer. I think GM should now understand that this matter is very serious and should not be in anyway neglected. the dealer where the car is now is EVANS HENSHAW CHEVROLET DEALER ST ALBANS HERTS UK.