Chevrolet Cruze: Cooling Fan Is REALLY LOUD!

In this video I have a look at a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze RS that came on with a customer complaint that his fans are coming on to much. I thought that was kind of odd, so I thought maybe the fan was just louder and he was just hearing them. Let's see what we find. -Enjoy
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If you owned a Chevy Cruze you’d know this isn’t a random complaint. These cars are nothing but problems. Always leaking coolant and overheating

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[@schwartzenheimer1]

I had a Chevy LUV (Light Utility Vehicle), made by Isuzu, bought new in 1972, first year imported. Drove it across the country from LA to Rochester and back, nary a problem. Eventually, it swallowed a couple of screws from the carb at about 60,000 miles. So I pulled the engine and trans, made some mounts and put a 283 small block in it, complete with narrowed posi rear end, stock wheel bolt pattern and a Muncie 4-speed. Drove it another 50+K miles, and sold it for just about what I paid for it new ($2700 out the door). It was a total sleeper from the outside...fun times. See what happens when you trigger nostalgia in old geezers - brain dump! Great video, thanks for what you do...

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[@teravolt6113]

The worst thing is that a cooling fan assembly can misbehave even without apparent noise or vibration issues. The one on my car still managed to keep the engine cool, but failed to keep the AC condenser in front of the radiator cool, making the AC weak in hot sunny days and the AC compressor noisy. It turned out the radiator fan motor had seriously worn bearings and didn't spin fast enough. As i said before no strange noises, only less air flowing around the engine bay with the hood open. New fan+motor+shroud assembly in place and all AC issues are now gone. This is on a 73k miles 18 year old city car.

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I used to start at the power supply and work my way to thru fuses/breakers/relays. I've since learned to start at load device and work back towards power supply. Saves mucho time.

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As usual, Eric used his logic and scan tool to solve the problem. Excellent diagnostic procedure. Thanks for the vid.

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“Do we know how it works? No. Do we care? Not really.” Somewhere ScannerDanner is having a seizure. 😀

[@williegillie5712]

It was a sound that was out of the ordinary for the customer. Definitely worth taking the time to diagnose. Good thing they had a pressure switch backup and temp sensor. If one fan quits the other kicks in. Good diagnosis Eric

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just a shout out to you Eric as your videos were a big help with a brake job I did today on my car. been with you ever since you got that M&P and was shooting it

[@gmtech2012]

I had a fan issue on one of these a few years ago (I'm a dealer tech) and I did the EXACT same thing you did when I saw the schematic. Went right for the fan and checked for power. Had it on all speeds and sure enough the fan was bad. Cheers

[@renodeify]

This is why Eric is awesome. Most mechanics would just say everything is working and charge the customer for firing the car up.

[@jessebuck90]

GREAT video. Love watching your diagnosis process, prioritizing issues, getting right to the root of the problem.

[@ionracer24]

Had a chevy luv with a 383 stroker, 9in ford diff and a 4 speed saginaw.

[@shigh1854]

I literally just had the same issue today at my work and I remembered this video and came straight to it and followed your steps! Amazing video Eric, thanks

[@Khismommie93]

So it worked? I’m having the same issue.. I just don’t want to buy the wrong part.

[@shigh1854]

Kylar Sunderland yes. It’s worked on all 4 I’ve done

[@Khismommie93]

Thank you for responding! Looks like I’ll have to replace my fan then.. lol

[@ivanbarbosa3132]

So did you replace de fan assembly?

[@jimcreamer1925]

I had an 82 Chevy LUV Diesel you sent me a trip down memory lane.

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[@AHairyBiker]

Porn hub?

[@1013redoak]

You Sir are the Master of the Data Scanner,! There is no better on KZbin and probably in the Country!

[@frankish5314]

Having a tool to drive the outputs like that is awesome (I want one!). For us cheap DIY mortals, you can just pull the relays and feed +12v to the fan terminal in each case. I just had a bad relay, but If it was the resistor pack I was already scheming a way to cut out the resistors and replace.. Probably can't do that on a customer car though..:)

[@MrRichierich1990]

its usually the thermostat, or low on coolant

[@ryanwalker2299]

If I took my truck to the shop for every noise it made I would be broke 😂

[@Dubsspeed]

Chevy cruze. Hands down the one car ive singlehandedly done more water pumps, tstats, and water outlet valves on for people in one year than any other vehicle ive done in the last 5 years hahaha. They keep me in business thats for sure

[@LMacNeill]

Using a halogen headlight bulb as a test-light is ingenious -- a high enough load that it puts a good test on the wiring and the relay. Way more accurate than an LED test-light for testing high-load situations. Really cool!

[@XxEcLiPzeX]

Eric, I think this is a somewhat common problem and people just choose to ignore it. I work at Walmart changing oil and tires and as you may imagine, we get a lot of cruzes! They're everywhere. I have noticed the fans being louder than normal, and seeming like they cycle too often on quite a few of them.

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[@rider9195]

Great video on how to keep it simple. Have came across this twice on the Encores with the same LUV engine. Only started happening when the ambient temps warmed up. Had a similar thought process when seeing three relays too!

[@ACDC5540]

“I dont give a shit how the system works i just need to know that it it is” agreed! another great vid eric 👍

[@BigAlWillis]

definitely cant go old school. use to be if fan kicked on at all meant it was good, but with different commands & relays that's no longer the case. that scan tool & your troubleshooting is awesome. cool vid

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Man all these videos popping up on such a nice sunday. Between taryl fixes all, pine hollow, and South main auto, makes it hard to get my grillin done.

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Here in good ole NYS were just rained out today

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It's amazing I just get the video and there are already 483 views. Easy diagnostic equals money maker, nice.

[@johnleehudson]

Had a 2013 Chevy Cruze with the same loud fan. Great video!

[@lightoflife6593]

What was the problem?

[@TheLoLo0628]

Right now my 2013 Chevrolet Cruze's engine fan is blowing like crazy even tho I'm parked and the AC is not on! It even says AC stopped because high motor temp. but the motor is not even hot!

[@Kingpayne72000]

@@TheLoLo0628 any fix?

[@jaygarza7687]

I've had this issue awhile now on my wife's car, thanks for the post!!

[@lightoflife6593]

What’d you need to replace? I’m having the same problem with my car.

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how did you get it fixed?

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how did you get it fixed? @@lightoflife6593

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Great videos good sir, funny seeing this tonight. Was working on a freightliner m2 today, saw wires at fan hub looking rubbed through, reached in and grabbed the wires, (key on, engine off)engine turned on and beat up my left hand, no major injury just fairly stiff hand. Foreman looked it over and got engine components to click, turned key to the on position, he moved wires around again and truck started right up. Cut some zip ties and tape around harness and it will no longer start but what a shock that was

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Wish I would have run into this channel before I sold my civic si. I bet Eric could have figured out why I kept blowing IAC valves ... very intelligent diagnostic skills!

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Great video! Really appreciate it! Best on KZbin!!!

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Lovin the multiple videos as of late. Thanks, Eric! Happy FathersDay!

[@MrJobforacowboy00]

Ah the good ole Chevy Cruz with the mossy oak floor mats 😂 Happy Father’s Day Eric!

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Dammm, I wish I had some mechanics like you around my town... You got a New Subscriber man.

[@JMKady76]

Fast paced is good, this is exactly how I diagnose something like this as a flat rate tech. Easy component to reach like that, go straight to it and figure out what isn't there (Power/ground etc...), usually before I even bother opening a fuse box or checking/swapping a relay out. I like to work back from the part, because it's the most efficient way to get the job done.

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My fan is blowing like crazy too and my check engine light just went on

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Had a mid 70’s LUV (Isuzu P’UP) 4x4. Actually a pretty good little truck, but road salt just ate ‘em up here in Indiana. Somewhere, I still have an original fender badge off of it. A few years later I had an early 80’s LUV diesel two wheel drive. Had to swap the rear frame for one from an early Datsun truck that believe it or not, actually still had a solid frame. Built a flat bed for it and drove the crap out of that thing. That Isuzu Diesel engine ran great and got fantastic highway mileage. Kinda wish I still had it......

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Thanks a lot. . It's very simple for people to maintain their own vehicles. They just don't want to. It really is a simple plug in place system today. And it looks more complicated than it really is. There's a lot of things of covers that people think they can't touch it ever again. And it's really just cosmetics. That's a great video. Good work.

[@cboardwoman]

i have a 2012 chevy cruze.heater fan is intermittent. until you hit a big pothole then it works until you turn the key off. then it just replays like that everyday. no a/c either but engine fans works . been trying to diagnose. seems like a bad relay not a loose connection. very hard to get a wiring diagram from chevy AKA bring it to the shop so we can fix the problem we already know what it is. any ideas?

[@KillSwitchNY]

Just had this on wife's 01 Mustang. 2 speed single OEM fan would only turn on low and would not come on at all with air conditioner. There's a huge resistor that plugs in line with the main power wire to the fan motor. Jumped out that resistor, which then only allows high speed, and the 130k mile fan is still strong and AC is freezing cold again. Since replaced the resistor and it's back to normal.

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Easy Peasy hear clicks you know you have power , then its just a matter of whats the problem after that . i do that all the time with everything ... great job and thank you for the video !

[@nitish5299]

The exact same thing is happening to me right now in my 2015 Chevy Cruze. I guess I need a fan replaced

[@gwick358]

Hahaha. I had a Chevy Luv. I can't or won't tell you what year that was. Great show Eric.

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Not sure if you're aware boss man but this is a chevy Cruze. I actually have not ever heard of a luv but i did some research and that mf looks badass bro. Depends what year lol

[@danielsmith9500]

Thank u. I got same thing goin on right now. Gonna order my fan right now. Thank u for ur knowledge

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how did you get it fixed?

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Great content as usual Eric. Thanks for creating and uploading. Knowledge is king!.

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-Negative Ghost rider, the pattern is full... LOL, you are the Top Gun on this channel Eric!

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Really enjoy your electrical diagnosis videos. I'm trying my best to get familiar with reading and understanding wiring diagrams. Would love to see a video on the bare basics of reading them for others who have no teachers or are DIY.

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had to look at so many vids, few of yours ,youre tha Man thank you so much

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Sunday evening and a SMA 😄 Nice little diagnostics sweet Eric O 👍🏻 Stevie 😎🇬🇧

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beautiful diagnosis right to the point

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Great diagnosis and interesting information. Both my mom and brother have this model car though they're are lt's

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Chevy Luv was the mini pickup back in early 70's

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The first "S10"

[@zeke112964]

@@SouthMainAuto They were a lot smaller and made by Isuzu, about as big as a Maxda B2000

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Wasn’t it a rebadged Isuzu?

[@zeke112964]

@@brianburns7211 yes

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@@zeke112964 Pile o Shit is what it was

[@LuisRamirez-ln3cj]

My Dad owned a yellow Chevy Luv back in the early '90s. It didn't have an ignition switch, so they had to hot wire it every single time. He bought it for $500 and used it for about 5 years. He eventually sold it to someone who claimed he was going to drive it to El Salvador lol. Overall, it was a very well built.

[@kevinanglin678]

ah the famous cruze lol I own a 2012 and I have put at least 6 thermostats on it to fix the issue with cold temp and ac off due to high temp it has 185k miles on it

[@charlesc.3909]

I'm on my 6th water pump with 120k. Great cars..

[@Londeonlattear89]

I’m have a 2016 Cruze. Thermostat and water pump replace fan replaced twice and a new engine. 76000 miles bought it with 16,000 its 3 years old. Still having fan and a/c issues.

[@RonGeary]

Omg ur not giving me good vibes with this 2012 I bout my daughter!! I’ve put a thermostat and water pump in it, previous owner did the same 2 years ago, I’ve replaced the coolant holding tank cuz it sprang a leak, currently sitting cuz it randomly looses all coolant and overheats and I don’t know where the coolant is going. Also think the heater core is now leaking due to overheating too many times!! Fan needs replaced since it only has high speed but I don’t think I’m going to spend anymore money on this car

[@kevinanglin678]

@@RonGeary mine had a water pump, 6 thermostats, coolant tank and needed a radiator fan because only low speed work which cause the ac to not get cold as it should but the car got totaled at 199k miles. Really only problems that happened all the time was the thermostats going out almost every 25k miles not lying lol, had spark plugs and new coil pack and battery but thats all that was done to it at 199k miles still had original belt on it never had wheel bearings go out or ball joints or tie rods still had factory steering and wheel bearings had the struts replaced around 130k

[@kevinanglin678]

@@RonGeary if you replaced the water pump and you bleed the coolant with the radiator cap off and bleeding it at the bleed screw on the radiator and replaced the thermostat brand new then you may have a head gasket issue from the over heating some many times which would cause it to over heat easy

[@CubasAutomotive]

Nice. Straight forward diag.. hardly any time into it and I'm certain you're accurate. Can't beat that. .. hopefully the fan assembly R&R is just as simple. Lol

[@SouthMainAuto]

A few hours 😒🔨⚙🔩

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@@SouthMainAuto I can imagine! Bumper & front having to come off ... it's not like a VW where they're MADE to easily come off. Lol

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Hi Cuba. How are you? When are you going to email me? Love your channel.

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@@jeremyanthony9300 I literally just got done emailing you. I'm at the office trying to upload another vid. No repair, just training clips. Ran out of time to edit more.

[@CubasAutomotive]

@@jeremyanthony9300 I literally just got done emailing you. I'm at the office trying to upload another vid. No repair, just training clips. Ran out of time to edit more.

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My first mini truck awas a '80 LUV

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Great video and yes I do remember the Chevy LUV (L ight U tility V ehicle) pick up.They were an ISUZU pickup sold through chevy from I believe 1972 to 1980 some thing.

[@mazdaman1286]

Hi in the UK this car is the Insignia. We have changed a few of these fans, only on petrol engines though. One cooked the head gasket on the car after getting stuck in traffic on a summers day. The car was fixed and checked went out with the fans working. It came back as it overheated again once again checked everything working as it should. Came back a month later overheating.... the fan would kick in as it should , 2nd time ok 3rd time ok 4th time ...no..... the resistor pack was seriously HOT . A new fan asssembley was fitted at the cost of an arm and a leg this was GM only all the aftermarket ones seemed to be for diesel variants (which don't go wrong). Problem solved ,the resistor pack had corrosion where the wiring went in at the back and the wires had almost corroded out. To all BMW owners this happens on 1,3 and 5 Series BM's ,check by giving the wires the wiggle test they usually fall out and there's your problem......oh the choice is yours scrap yard or 2nd mortgage..

[@hydrocarbon82]

Most smaller cars seem to use the resistor method, but a lot more are coming with full PWM modules with some pretty nasty (high-amp/flow) fans.

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Im a really big fan of your channel 💯

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Damn some M.I.T. level shit right there, to this old boy ! Fun and interesting .Eric is the man .

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Happy Father's day Eric. Steak and ice cream. Just sayin.....

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I wish you were my neighbor. Great channel!!!

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Awesome video Eric

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Funny that Chevy still refer to the LUV as an identification for some things. My best buddy in the early 90's had a '78 Chevy Luv that he referred to as the twuck for it was an under-powered, not quite gutless wonder, cause when not loaded down, it was sprightly, but add in a bunch of 2x4's and other items into the bed and a trailer, it was under-powered, and yes, it had the 4 Spd manual in it, no AC or power anything and no insulation, or much of it anyway but it got him through 3, maybe 4 years of good use though before being in humid Kansas summers without AC forced him to replace it with a fully optioned 1985 VW Jetta GLI 4 door with working AC to get through the rest of his time there in the mid 90's while in graduate school. He actually bought the truck here locally in Western Washington at the time. He's back out here with his family and now drives a '94 Toyota SR5 Extended cab pickup with the V6 and working AC that once belonged to one of his brothers.

[@TheTheomax]

I hope you get the job because I want to see it done SMA style Ya Man. But now I see there is a follow up video. Oh I cant tell a lie I knew there was a follow up going into this one. As always Thank you for taking the time to show all of us what you do and how you do it. Oh and all of that mumbo jumbo whatever that is. I've never seen a mumbo jumbo

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OI OI WeeMan , another great video, Keep it up....thanks

[@franksrok5843]

next week on the wonderful 1.4 gm motor-we install a valve cover to cure a p0171, a thermostat, a fresh turbocharger and a new purge solenoid. its called a cruze tune up kit.

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love it Eric, happy father day bratha.

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Test light and some logic for the win!

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quick&dirty!!!happy father day doc!

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Honda's a big fan of that comment cracked me right up. Pun intended?. Great channel

[@jesseeast8126]

Is there any other circumstances that would cause this? Also is the fan being loud a problem, or is it just the lack of the other speeds?

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I love how you say "CHEVROLEYY!" I would be excited too if I were you, those keep many shops open

[@joelmccoin9727]

I had a Chevy Luv truck, new one in 1974, not much of a truck, but I am dern sure old enough to remember them.

[@georgescott1180]

Resistors die in the AC fan motors and the motor fan now too. Hopefully we start making them in the US and with some quality again.

[@Zib187]

I had a '79 Chevy LUV (Lime Green) when I was in college. Only had it for about a month or so. I only wanted it because it was a manual. When I turned the motor off it would leak about an ounce of oil. Never did find where the oil leak was at. Sold it to the first sucker that came along. It was fun to drive but I wasn't a fan of how the hood opened like on a corvette. 😁

[@mrpetit2]

Still using a resistor to let a fan spin slower is an antique way of doing things imho. I'm sure that in the future (if its not already used now on more complicated cars) it'll be done with a pwm controller or similar using fets or so. Gets way less hot. Less heat means less wear and also less strain on alternator and battery, which is both good on longevity and gas mileage.

[@steveo4048]

Well done. Simple, effective testing.

[@kevinhintz1903]

I always enjoy the informative nature and content of your channel, but sometimes questions go un-answered? Example, your comments 1. Never Never :trust your scan tool 2. Colored diagrams are always wrong? And one for Ms Marie as she starred into the raccoons eyes just before impact, did he look depressed or suicidal?

[@jasminewilliams1049]

This is exactly what my Chevy Cruze is doing. How much does this go for to get fixed?

[@dgecse]

Another great video - Happy Father's Day!

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Your awesome Eric O. Happy Father's Day

[@darkspd31]

Have the exact same issue!!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Some people need their fans but excessive fandom could be over blown!.

[@LAZY_Z]

Groan!!

[@zacharynolte6085]

My 2016 Cruze does this, didnt know it was an issue

[@chevboy167x8]

I had a red Chevy Luv that I used for a trapping/hunting truck.... I miss that old girl!!!

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job again like always A+