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P0011 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2016

What P0011 Means on Your CHEVROLET CRUZE

Real CHEVROLET CRUZE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Around 150,000 miles I had the code p0011 the dealership did work but code kept coming back on. So I was told I needed a cylinder head. I wanted a 2nd opinion so I took it to another dealership and was told I need to replace the engine. So July of 2021 engine was replaced."

— 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner • ENGINE • Filed 04/07/2021

"DTC code p0011 is an issue with 2016 chevy cruze limited chevy is aware pip4543d chevy needs to cover the cost of this repair it is going to cause me to get hurt in this car and if so i will hold chevy responsibile they need to do the right thing the car as 90,000 miles on it and contimues to have t"

— 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner • ENGINE • Filed 09/01/2020

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0011 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0011 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026