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kmarshall2121 · 10-27-2017, 01:19 PM

Wifes 2014 Cruze - inside the headlight assembly, the amber lens fell off and is sitting at the bottom of the assembly. 2 weeks after warranty is up, and less than 20K miles. called to get pricing on just the assembly - DAMN - over $400 at the dealership, and more bad news - they stopped making them with the amber lens, only clear now. So, in order for them to match, would need to buy 2. contacted GM to express my concerns, and see if they would be able to offer some sort of assistance since its only 2 weeks out of warranty. They said to take to local dealership, where they offered me a WHOPPING 10% off the parts, plus a $300 install. so, all in, would be well over a grand. HELL NO. get home, check mail - got a 10% off coupon from same dealership. Thanks guys.... Ill either take this one apart, or buy a new one online for about a hundred bucks...

BMR Sales · 10-27-2017, 01:26 PM

Probably pick one up for $20 at a Pick n Pull

sbubbaklein · 10-27-2017, 01:27 PM

try lkqonline.com, they have 3 pages of cruze headlights starting at $175

jrhagen · 10-27-2017, 01:55 PM

I had a driveshaft go bad on a S10 less than a couple months out of warrant but half the miles. The local dealership spoke with GM and got me a new one for just the labor cost. Saved me over $1000.

Clarkstar · 10-27-2017, 07:02 PM

I have taken headlights apart to remove the amber reflector...then use some good sealant when you put them back together... used a hair dryer and screw driver to get them apart....

Splat · 10-30-2017, 05:50 AM

Tell me about it...

Bought a used 2011 Cruze with 5k on the clock about 2 years ago.

Now at 50k+ miles later, I start smelling coolant.

Take it to GM, they tell me that they will inspect the water pump only..... if the cause is anything else, I will have to pay.

1 Hr later, they come back and tell me its the Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Hose, and the Engine Coolant Water Outlet. Price with tax out the door, 450 dollars.

Jumped on Amazon, picked them both up for 30 Dollars, and did the job myself.

Later found out, that these Cruzes are notorious for these coolant leaks, over heating.

10-27-2017, 01:19 PM	#1
kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	Thought GM would help more... Wifes 2014 Cruze - inside the headlight assembly, the amber lens fell off and is sitting at the bottom of the assembly. 2 weeks after warranty is up, and less than 20K miles. called to get pricing on just the assembly - DAMN - over $400 at the dealership, and more bad news - they stopped making them with the amber lens, only clear now. So, in order for them to match, would need to buy 2. contacted GM to express my concerns, and see if they would be able to offer some sort of assistance since its only 2 weeks out of warranty. They said to take to local dealership, where they offered me a WHOPPING 10% off the parts, plus a $300 install. so, all in, would be well over a grand. HELL NO. get home, check mail - got a 10% off coupon from same dealership. Thanks guys.... Ill either take this one apart, or buy a new one online for about a hundred bucks...

10-27-2017, 01:27 PM	#3
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	try lkqonline.com, they have 3 pages of cruze headlights starting at $175 __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

10-27-2017, 07:02 PM	#5
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	I have taken headlights apart to remove the amber reflector...then use some good sealant when you put them back together... used a hair dryer and screw driver to get them apart.... __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

10-30-2017, 05:50 AM	#6
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	Tell me about it... Bought a used 2011 Cruze with 5k on the clock about 2 years ago. Now at 50k+ miles later, I start smelling coolant. Take it to GM, they tell me that they will inspect the water pump only..... if the cause is anything else, I will have to pay. 1 Hr later, they come back and tell me its the Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Hose, and the Engine Coolant Water Outlet. Price with tax out the door, 450 dollars. Jumped on Amazon, picked them both up for 30 Dollars, and did the job myself. Later found out, that these Cruzes are notorious for these coolant leaks, over heating. __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

10-27-2017, 01:26 PM	#2
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Probably pick one up for $20 at a Pick n Pull

10-27-2017, 01:55 PM	#4
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I had a driveshaft go bad on a S10 less than a couple months out of warrant but half the miles. The local dealership spoke with GM and got me a new one for just the labor cost. Saved me over $1000.