P0299 on CHEVROLET CRUZE
What P0299 Means on Your CHEVROLET CRUZE
Real CHEVROLET CRUZE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"My 2013 chevy cruze lt has an issue with the turbocharger. it appears to be a very common issue among chevy cruzes. the code i believe it gives is p0299. while the acceleration and power always seemed off since prior to the incident, the first time the check engine light came on was at about 71,400."
"Engine light came on , auto zone ran it and code p0299. states it the turbo/ super charger underboost. 81,000 miles. i have only had this vehicle 18 months. i don't race around town in it."
"Getting code p0299 turbocharger underbost. the turbo charger was found to have a crack in the housing. when the car had 45,000 miles it the oild feed line exploded and had to get replaced, this was about 2 years ago when the oil feed hose had to get replace."
"No warning turbo failure that cases vehicle to lose power suddenly i was on freeway when engine light came on and a engine power reduced warning came on went to auto zone and they said it was a p0299 have seen a lot of info on the internet net saying that the turbo has gone out this is bad when your"
"Cat was sputtering and stalling after i had the oil changed and air filters checked. i got it diagnosed and the codes given were p1101 p0299 p0171 p0106 i was coming to a stop at the light when i noticed some squealing or whirring under the hood. i opened the hood and the engine is like ..."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0299 on CHEVROLET CRUZE
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