The original plastic thermostat housing is prone to cracking, which can cause leaks, and evaporated coolant under the hood is usually from a bad or loose coolant reservoir cap. Puddles on the ground indicate a part is leaking, which can happen from age, design, corrosion, disconnected parts, and broken parts. Low coolant levels can also cause fluctuations in hot and cold temperatures. Gurgling sounds in the heater core, for example, can happen from aerated coolant caused by a low coolant level. The coolant can leak for different reasons, and different symptoms can happen from different causes. Green film collecting along the radiator where the aluminum meets the plastic.Corroded radiator hose or radiator hose clamps.Puddles of coolant underneath the vehicle.Gurgling sound on passenger side near heater core.Check engine light for codes P0597-P0599.Coolant Leaks Symptoms of a Coolant LeakĮvaporated coolant residue under the hood Primarily on turbo-equipped 08-16 Chevy Cruzes, some 1st generation Chevy Cruzes have been known to consume oil too quickly and will need the intake manifold or valve cover, also known as the camshaft cover, replaced. Check engine light for codes P0171 or P0106.High Oil Consumption Symptoms of High Oil Consumption If not from above, the lag is a result of the electronic connectionĢ.
Sometimes this process works slower, manifesting as throttle lag when the gas pedal is pressed.
This means a sensor reads the position of the gas pedal and sends the right amount of voltage to the computer that controls the engine. Instead of having a cable from the gas pedal, through the firewall, and up to the throttle body like on many vehicles, the 08-16 Chevy Cruze has a wired throttle body that is electronic. Lagging, slow, or delayed acceleration after pressing the gas pedal Causes of Throttle Lag Throttle Lag when Accelerating Symptoms of Throttle Lag
Top 5 Issues with the 08-16 Chevrolet Cruze 1.