2011 Chevy Cruze intermittent stalling/ crank no start solved

[@brandonstorrs4533]

I'm really hoping this will solve my problem. Mine also started out intermittent and ultimately ended up that the car won't start and all the lights, power windows, fans are not working. when I turn on the hazards, the front right and rear left flash but the others don't. This car has been such a hassle. Thanks for sharing your fix.

[@s33therfan]

I understand. Some of these issues take some time tp solve. I was thinking this was going to wind up being a parts car. I will say keep at it , there is no better feeling than fixing a problem like this. I have been here many times and eventually the problem reveals itself. Thanks for sharing and I appreciate you watching.

[@the300hpcruze9]

Sounds more like the engine fuse box failed 🤔

[@saved-bychrist9479]

Did you find a fix? My 2014 Cruze is having a similar issue.😢

[@jayferrell4456]

​@@saved-bychrist9479add a ground wire to the PCM

[@mattbutcher30]

I solved the exact same issue. Everything tested good all of the wiring as well. Finally traced it down to the wiring to the coil pack. I had peeled back each individual wire coating and found the copper to be heated and discolored. The wires bent and I could pull on them hard without breaking. But they didn't look right. So I pulled the pins, re wired the coil pack plug about 12 in worth to the pins, and added a battery ground to the head on coil ground point for good measure. It seems the signals were intermittently interrupted to the coils. Building up resistance to the point of failure. Those engines radiate a lot of heat and most of the wiring has no proper heat shield. Anyways hope this helps 😅

[@s33therfan]

Excellent information. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@waynechernick3526]

I have the same 2011 Cruz. These cars run hot as fuck. Going to junkyard tomorrow.

[@wr8926]

The Chevy Cruze has a known defect with negative battery cable. Where the cable gets crimped to post was not crimped properly and inside the core of the cable corrodes.Causes all kinds of electrical issues.

[@s33therfan]

I really appreciate you sharing this valuable information. This will be helpful for others also.

[@wr8926]

@@s33therfan I had all kinds of problems with 2013 1.4l such as turbo work one minute then not,ac fans running full speed,stabilatrack errors,traction control turning off,po420 code,power steering light. All these problems went away changing negative battery cable. They sell on Amazon for $27

[@johnbelvin5216]

Mine was replaced under warranty. I would be driving and the lights on the instrument cluster and the radio would all go dark. Yeah that was a common defect in those negative cables. If I remember right those were part of a recall-free fix, not 100% sure..

[@thatsrandomcurt369]

I hope this works!!! I’ll let you know soon! Thanks for sharing

[@s33therfan]

Good luck, hope it solves your problem.

[@TerrysToolShed]

I ran into the same problem... I ended up changing the pig tail at the coil pack... I found if I plugged my multimeter into power and ground... Unless I was pressing tightly I would lose voltage... Yes my plug had a bad lock also..

[@s33therfan]

That is great information, thank you for sharing!

[@deadz7443]

Can you drop part numbers ? Looking to replace this myself

[@Alejandra-cv7rj]

I have a similar issue on my car runs for like 5 miles then dies on me. I can turn on all the lights and cranks but won't start unless I let it sit overnight.

[@s33therfan]

Definitely sounds electronic or wiring. Hope you get it solved soon. Thanks for the feedback.

[@rancelltapia]

@alejandra-cv7rj I have the same issue, did you resolve it?

[@sposey88]

I had the same problem . It was the ignition coil connector only . They charged me $743!!

[@s33therfan]

I had one of those also , Cruze seems to have some wiring issues for sure. Here's the video. Thanks for the feedback. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJC4Y3-prryJaK8

[@trfozty]

Thank you bud Will b hunting down a new wire harness 👍

[@s33therfan]

Hope all goes smoothly , these wiring issues are some of the worst issues to diagnose. Thanks for the feedback.

[@todddavis3173]

Awesome video really helpful

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much for the great feedback.

[@DREbies1]

Thank you sooooo much we have the same issue

[@s33therfan]

Hope it solves yours , thank you for watching.

[@N.E.AUDITS]

Where can I get those two wires that you have gotten the one that was hanging on your garage wall in the one that you were talking about after that one and what are they called if you can get back to me as soon as possible I really greatly appreciate it thank you cuz my car won't start and I noticed that my coil pack is missing is broken on one of them so I don't think it's getting sparked to that one coil pack neither so I have to replace the coil pack and those harnesses that you were just showing us in the video

[@s33therfan]

The cheapest place would be a salvage yard near where you live. If thats not possible you can buy one on ebay. I will leave a link. These have gone up in price a lot in recent years. Thanks for watching. www.ebay.com/itm/231476291569?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=LlEHQ8cfTne&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=_yxSh9fFQaS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@youngrequest1060]

how did you blow that wire harness

[@JorgeGarcia-js5bm]

Great Video! Question. I have a 2013 Cruze LTZ. Take a while to start and 4 or 5 tries it starts perfect. Then turns on again without issue but once the car is off for about an hour then it takes 4 to 5 times to get it started. I have done everything new and no codes or wire issues. Any suggestions

[@s33therfan]

Sounds like a fuel issue. You can cycle the key on a few times to prime the injectors. If it starts more quickly , that could be the problem. Hope this helps.

[@evieemaya88]

Did u ever get this sorted

[@spyplane3979]

sounds like fuel injector that is cloogged and because it take more than 4 or 5 tries because of fuel is priming . So it wont start unelss u have enough fuel after priming . Any misfire codes or engine lights.

[@aznur2010]

@@spyplane3979 I have same exact problem as he mentioned, and I have a code that comes on for p040, and I literally have everything brand new, once it started, everything perfect, till you shut it off, in about 5 min gotta do like 2-4 cranks to start.

[@sweetsarahsue]

While the car was down, if you tried to start it, would it make a single click sound? My 2014 is having this issue.

[@s33therfan]

Mine would not click at all or make any sound. You issue sounds like either one of 3 things possibly. Drained battery , bad starter , or wire to starter issue. Hope this helps.

[@betogarzzz6392]

Damn I’m having the same problem with a customers car.. random stall.. no spark. No codes either :/ 2011 Cruze 1.4 as well

[@s33therfan]

Yes , this is what fixed mine . After ruling out everything else. This is the 2nd I have encountered with harness issues though. Thanks for watching.

[@betogarzzz6392]

@@s33therfan awesome 👍 thank you for the response.. the customer has ordered the harness and just waiting on delivery 🤞

[@betogarzzz6392]

@@s33therfan also forgot to mention customer has taken it to several shops around here locally and they’ve shot the parts cannon at it.. Ckp sensor, throttle body, maf sensor, new coil pack, cmp sensors and he was about to replace ecm.

[@smittybert2450]

@@betogarzzz6392 did you get your customers car fixed

[@tomstar04]

@@betogarzzz6392 Did the harness fix it? Thank you

[@N.E.AUDITS]

I took my coil pack off and noticed that one of my coil packs that lead to the spark plug is broken do you think that could be the problem why it won't it'll start it'll crank over but it won't actually start do you think that could be the problem

[@s33therfan]

Very good possibility , these are known for harness and connector issues. Thanks for watching.

[@johnkrout2661]

Why these car companies keep putting wiring harnesses and connectors near battery beats me ! Not saying this was harness killer but sure was on alot of wiring problems

[@AMacSooner]

Man I have the same problem intermittent my connecter for the coil pack is also broke to idk what to do !

[@s33therfan]

Try replacing with a new pigtail. Solder the wires one at time or use crimp connectors. Thanks for the feedback. amzn.to/3Vh7CAE

[@klutzycutie]

My car is doing the same but also has a check Engine light on. Is that part of this?

[@s33therfan]

It is. Usually the first thing that will show up is a multiple missfire code. Thanks for the feedback.

[@vibezwitjvlogs1896]

My car is having the same problem. I have a code reader and more than one of my 02 sensors are bad. Could that be the problem I’m experiencing? That’s the only codes I have

[@s33therfan]

That would be the place to start , seeing how it is the only codes and no missfire code. Thank you for the feedback.

[@Wuiquen]

I think i have similar issues. Could you tell me how to chfck for spark? My car drives fine msot of the time. Then all of the sudden, the transmisskon disengage and the car stalls/engine turns off. No CEL. Car will crank and not start right away. Every single time, i have been able to wait and eventually the car starts. Do you think it is wire related. When i crank the car, the engine turns over but it doesnt start. I was thinking fuel related

[@s33therfan]

You could check the fuel pressure after it stalls and check that off the list. I will leave a link to great gauge I own. My money is on wiring , and I would start there. Try wiggling the whole harness and near pcm to see if it has any effect. Engine harness would be cheap place to start and ebay has some great bargains. Of course ruling out everything along the way , coil pack , sensors , fuses , check compression , spark tester, check fuel. If everything checks out , it could come down to a pcm. Thank you for the question. amzn.to/48GsiY7

[@Chris-dm4ik]

I have a 2011 Chevy Cruz lt overheated and stopped on me smoke came from under the hood any ideas on the problem?

[@s33therfan]

I would perform a block test first , or a coolant pressure test. Autozone has these as loaner tools. Not sure the cause but that is where I would start. Thanks for the question.

[@FrancesBell-l8f]

2011 manuel 6speed. Something is draining my battery. It will run for three or four days then it won't start without a jump

[@s33therfan]

If the battery is good , I would start pulling fuses to pin point the source. Hope this helps.

[@LoganMcgee-h6b]

Try tightening the negative ground on your alternator.

[@Nardoclipz]

What tools do you need to change this part

[@s33therfan]

You pretty much need a pick tool set like this one. And with it on ramps work from above and below as needed. Thanks for the feedback. amzn.to/465Lufe

[@youngrequest1060]

i had my cruze recently be cranked a bunch to get bad fuel (diesel) out and it blew my battery fuse block on top of battery, now im at a crank /no start but when i spray throttle body it starts but stalls dead.... any way i can get your insight about my situation?

[@lamontseals3351]

Sounds like you’re not getting fuel.

[@the300hpcruze9]

I have to same problem mine powers on but makes a clicking noise but wont start

[@privilegedwhitemale306]

Same. Your key won't come out and radio does funny stuff? Random error messages, but you can jump it to start it?

[@s33therfan]

Hope you get the issue resolved quickly. Thank you for the feedback.

[@zekecavazos5726]

Did you fix that issue?

[@the300hpcruze9]

@@zekecavazos5726 yes negative battery cable but now after shutting my cruze off for 5 minutes and coming back out to start it nothing happens everything power's on then nothing when I turn the key everything including the dash lights and gauges restart no clicks nothing

[@TheTyjoe81]

How’s it working? Still starting and running good? I have the same issue with my 12 sonic.

[@s33therfan]

Still running perfect , not a single issue. Really glad to have solved this issue because it is really a super nice car. Thanks for watching.

[@GymWithJaz]

@@s33therfan I have the same issue! Thank You!!!!!!

[@smittybert2450]

@@GymWithJaz you get yours fixed?

[@spyplane3979]

what fuel and oil are u using ?

[@MariaDelgado-ir2yu]

Whats the name of the harness

[@s33therfan]

Look at this on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Chevrolet-Cruze-1-4L-Turbo-6-Spd-Auto-Engine-Wiring-Harness-New-13359193-/231476291569?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 Used will be the cheapest option , thats the route I went ; pulled one at the salvage yard. Thanks for watching.

[@marklegarda4100]

Hi everybody. I have a U0100 code. No crank no start. Battery is good fuses are good. Check starter fuse it’s good. I’ve change negative battery cable positive cable and fuses for the starter on the top of the battery. Still not luck. Have you guys ran to this problem

[@s33therfan]

It could be a harness issue , or a pcm problem. Also I would try to perform pcm relearn procedure , to see if that helps. It is the same as the pass lock procedure. I found it by just doing a google search. Basically that code is pointing to a pcm problem or wire harness connection problem. It will not start because it cannot communicate. Hope this helps.

[@elvineliyev1057]

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[@elvineliyev1057]

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[@leonhooee1694]

I'm having the same problem, I replaced the starter with a new 1 solenoid was out alternator passed replaced the starter relay fuses no luck tried cranking it just got clicking sound . When the vehicle stalled out it smelled like electrical burned smell .would you think it would be the same wire harness you replaced on yours with mine . I really don't wanna mess with the coil pack cause I think it's still good . I hope I can get your input on to what my problem would be. Thanks for the video very helpful.

[@FaithfulAZ]

Hey buddy what fuel pressure where you getting?

[@TerrysToolShed]

60 psi appox

[@Geewattaguy1]

Once again I hate chevy. I will never ever buy a chevy again

[@sloth61]

I totally agree. Toyota’s are incredibly reliable. No more American cars for me!

[@CaryRose-i5v]

I had a problem with a 2012. It just quit. It wound up being a bad ground. Maybe that helps someone.

[@s33therfan]

Great information , thank you for taking the time to share. This is what it's all about helping others get back on the road.

[@johnbelvin5216]

Common problem with those neg cables.

[@TheGunGuruATL]

i have a crank start problem with my 2011 chevy cruze do you have any contact information that i can reach u

[@youngrequest1060]

does is crank or no crank it could be the battery fuse block thats on top of battery

[@waviestbeatz2205]

@@youngrequest1060 if it’s cranking and no starting could it be the fuse block

[@osafo4real]

@@waviestbeatz2205 mine cranks but will not start. Sometimes, when I leave it for a while it's able to start. I changed the starter but the problem still persist. Any help?

[@willf5768]

how many miles on this car?

[@s33therfan]

Around 175,000 miles. Thanks for the feedback.

[@dontbotherthefather]

Same issue. I’m charging battery now but im going to start with key fob battery and checking the coil packs. But I can’t figure it out I have dashboard lights air works but the interior lights won’t come on and the key gets stuck (figured key thing out) I need help

[@s33therfan]

Hope you get it solved , thanks for the feedback.

[@fazesponge6989]

Bro I would have to take the plugs out and poor gas down the cylinders

[@MadManstranded]

They charged my gf $4,000 to fix this

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for taking the time to share this , I know dealers and shops can be very expensive.Thank you for watching.