Haven't seen any reported transmission issues so far, just flywheel issues on stick shifts. Actual engine issues seem to be unheard of, all the failures are in the post 2010 style diesel emissions controls. The 2017-2019 aluminum block 1.6L has had a lot less emissions control system issues than the 2014-2015 2.0L. One guy on Cruzetalk has an ongoing issue that his dealer is clueless about, but everybody else is happy with theirs. The good news is you can tune the 2.0L to run with no DPF, DEF or EGR. The bad news is nobody's successfully cracked into the computer on the 1.6L yet, so it's a good thing it's pretty reliable with all stock systems intact. https://www.cruzetalk.com/threads/frequent-regens-with-surging-at-idle.239001/
Car and Driver managed to squeeze 70mpg out of a 1.6L automatic, which is probably similar to what Curt could do with his stick shift TDI if he set the cruise control at 55. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15341744/the-prince-of-parsimony-squeezing-max-mileage-from-a-chevy-cruze-diesel/ > On July 18, 2019 at 11:39 AM Allan Streib <astr...@indiana.edu> wrote: > > No kidding failed to market... I didn't even know there was a Cruze (or > any other GM) diesel car being produced. Anyone know how they hold up? I > see a new 2019 listed near here and it is 9-speed automatic transmission > which sounds potentially fragile, all by itself. > > Allan _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
