File · CHEVY-CRUZE-COOLANT

1.4L Turbo coolant inlet / water-pump leak

Manufacturer

Chevrolet

Years

2011–2016

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **1.4L Turbo coolant inlet / water-pump leak** issue — it's a known defect on Chevrolet Cruze/Sonic/Trax from 2011–2016.

1.4L turbo coolant inlets and plastic water-pump housings crack and leak, leading to overheating and head gasket failure. Common failure point well below 100k miles.

Source: GM TSB 14882; class actions consolidated.

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Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the 1.4L Turbo coolant inlet / water-pump leak issue — well-documented defect on Chevrolet 2011–2016, GM TSB 14882; class actions consolidated. If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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