The main reason a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze would overheat is because of low engine coolant. This is typically caused by a leak somewhere in the system, most commonly in the water pump, one of the coolant lines or in the radiator. Alternatively, it's possible that Your thermostat has failed, or that Your radiator fan or its respective relay has gone bad. In order to mitigate, the first thing You should do is check Your engine coolant levels regularly. Always do so with the engine off and cool -- NEVER open the reservoir when the engine is up to temperature. See if Your Cruze is throwing any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with an OBD-II scan tool; this can often point You in the right direction, especially in the case of a thermostat failure.
Maria W
July 16, 2020
While there are a range of causes why your 2013 chevrolet cruze is overheating, the most popular 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, heater, hose etc.), A heater fan, or a faulty thermostat.
There is another thing to look at ENGINE OIL COOLER. Int my be plugged off or trash in that system. It feeds the thermostat/water pump so if it is not circulating it will not open your thermostat.
Kareen
February 28, 2022
My fan is not turning
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