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P1101 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2017, 2011, 2012

What P1101 Means on Your CHEVROLET CRUZE

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

"Code p1101 sitting in a parking lot in check engine light came on within 24 hours of buying the car"

β€” 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner β€’ EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE β€’ Filed 08/26/2020

"Even after free repair due to being covered under warranty, the new pcv valve and cover are leaking again. engine idles roughly, both in park and in drive. this is a known issue with chevrolet cruze, but my vin is not part of the recall."

β€” 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 04/10/2018

"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 ..."

β€” 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner β€’ UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM β€’ Filed 10/03/2019

"When starting my vehicle this morning my check engine light was on and my car was sputtering whenot sitting at a light or idling. went to repair shop for duagnosis. came up with several codes. p0171- system 2 lean bank 1."

β€” 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner β€’ UNKNOWN OR OTHER β€’ Filed 01/07/2019

"When it’s cold outside the air induction signal comes on and comes off. This is the second time I had this service within a year."

β€” 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner β€’ ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM β€’ Filed 12/01/2024

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

Common Causes of P1101 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

33.3%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
1
2012
1
2014
1
2015
1
2017
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.

P1101 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