On 28 Dec 2023 I took my 2013 Chevy Cruze LTZ with 1. - ltowncooks
On 28 Dec 2023 I took my 2013 Chevy Cruze LTZ with 1.4L Turbo in for an oil and filter change, state inspection and a burning oil smell. The state inspection was good except for the oil leak being a fire hazard. They found two oil leaks, one was at the oil cooler and the second leak was from both cam actuator solenoid covers. The oil cooler and all the oil cooler tubes which are sealed with o-rings were replaced. They also replaced the cam actuator solenoid o-ring seals. It was fine for about a week before the burning oil smell returned.
I took the car back on 8 Jan 2024 due to the burning oil smell. This time their mechanic found one leak at a stripped bolt on the front middle of the camshaft cover. One of their mechanics had replaced the camshaft cover under a GM Special Warranty on 19 July 2023. To correct the oil leak their mechanic heli-coiled it to ensure it would hold the proper torque. Their mechanic also found a second leak at one of the oil cooler tubes just replaced during the 29 Dec 2023 repair. The GM oil cooler tubes kit was a backorder item in December and the dealer had to use an aftermarket OEM spec kit.
I'm disappointed this wasn't resolved the first time. The stripped camshaft cover bolt should have been corrected in July 2023 when the cover was replaced. I also have family in the business and understand the current challenges with aftermarket part failures.
The service personnel have been courteous and competent.
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