LoneDutch

Ive owned several of these. http://instagram.com/thelittlemorsel The Cruze in general is notorious for cooling system leaks. Pretty much everything in the engine bay is cheap plastic. Always watch your coolant level so you catch leaks early. It doesn't have much coolant so it can't afford to loose too much, and the temperature gauge won't budge until coolant temperatures are over 240F, at which point it's too late. If it overheats at all, regardless for how long, the cylinder head is toast. Common parts to leak are: - The overflow reservoir (which was redesigned) - The oil cooler coolant inlet hose (also redesigned) - The coolant air bleed hose - The coolant outlet housing The cooling system can be a pain to burp too. Early/mid-year 1.4Ts issues with PCV system. GM corrected the design later on, don't remember the specific year but it wasn't 2013. Make sure you order the most recent part number. At some dealers If you don't ask for the specific part number, they'll sneak you the old part. Components involved are the: - intake manifold (28289977) https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-manifold-replaces-part-number-25200449-28289977 - Valve cover (25203036) https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-cover-replaces-part-number-25198877-25203036 - PCV Hose (25193343) https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-positive-crank-ventilation-pcv-valve-pipe-with-bypass-valve-tube-25193343 I replace all 3 so I don't have to deal with it later on - its an easy job. 1.4T also had issues with the wastegate housing cracking. GM only fixed this for the Encore after the Cruze was discontinued, and its obviously not economic to replace. This usually doesn't cause a check engine light, but results in a noticeable power loss. On your test drive, if it takes 10-12 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60, the housing is cracked and I'd avoid it. Other than that, they're remarkably durable cars.

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2021 Gas HD. Not impressed with the drivability with a trailer and service body in the Colorado mountains - looking to regear to 4.56. Has anyone regeared their 2020+ HD? They appear to use the same axles as the previous gen, which I have plenty of experience with, but concerned the different gear ratio would throw a DTC. Please keep discussion about whether or not its been done on a 2020 or newer Silverado HD (NOT 2019 or earlier) instead of optimal tire/gearing combination, best fluid to use, speedo correction, Ford vs GM, Diesel vs Gas, etc.