Cruze Key Fob Battery

After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the key fob remote control of your Cruze's keyless entry system can become weak or quit working entirely.

To view my quick DIY tutorial for changing the key fob battery, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cruze Map Light Bulbs

The overhead console for the driver and front passenger of a first generation 2011, 2012, 2014, 2014 and 2015 Cruze contains the two map light bulbs and also a "front dome" light bulb in the center of the housing.

To view my quick DIY tutorial for changing any of these bulbs, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cruze Dome Light Bulb

Besides the "front dome" light between the two map lights bulbs in the overhead console of a Chevy Cruze, there is also a traditional dome light in the center of the roof closer to the rear passenger seats.

To view my quick DIY instructions for changing the dome light bulb, click on the text link above or thumbnail image to the left.

Cruze Cabin Air Filter

If the A/C system in your Cruze isn't smelling so fresh any more, you probably need to clean or change the HVAC cabin air filter element above the blower motor.

To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. I've also included replacement filter part numbers.

Cruze Door Panel

If you'd like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your 1st generation 2011-2014 Cruze, you'll first need to take off the interior door panels.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cruze License Lights

Cruze Tail Light Bulbs

The tail light assemblies of a first generation Chevy Cruze contain the brake, turn signal, reverse, rear side marker and parking light bulbs.

If you need to replace any of these bulbs, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cruze Headlight Bulbs

The headlight assemblies of a 1st generation (USA) 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 GM Chevy Cruze contain the combination low / high beam bulb and the front turn signal bulb.

To view my DIY tutorial for changing these bulbs in either the driver or passenger side, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cruze Front Side Marker

Cruze Electrical Fuse

The first step to troubleshooting any electrical problem in your Chevy Cruze is to check for a blown electrical fuse in either the engine bay or passenger compartment fuse panels.

To view my quick DIY instructions for the procedure, click on the text link above or the thumbnail picture to the left.

Cruze Engine Air Filter

The engine air filter of a Chevy Cruze equipped with the Ecotec 1.4 liter turbo inline four cylinder motor should be checked at every oil change and changed when it is dirty.

Check out my quick DIY tutorial for the steps by clicking on the link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cruze 1.4L Spark Plugs

The OEM spark plugs of a Chevy Cruze equipped with the Ecotec 1.4 liter turbocharged inline four cylinder engine are iridium tipped and should last up to 100,000 miles.

But the plugs should be checked well before that mileage to at least make sure they don't become stuck or "frozen" in the cylinder head.

Cruze 1.4L Oil Change

The best way to keep your Chevy Cruze running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the cartridge style filter in the Ecotec Turbo 1.4 liter engine.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture to the left.

Cruze Front Brake Pads

The front brake pads tend to last anywhere from about 60,000 to over 80,000 miles depending on your driving conditions.

To view my DIY tutorial for changing the pads, including replacement part numbers and required tools list, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.