PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated May 2026
682
complaints filed for the 2012 model year
2010–2016
Model years affected
$1,500 – $5,500
Typical repair cost, by problem
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Start my diagnosis →Needing to add a quart of oil roughly every 100 miles
Check engine light: On
Excessive engine oil consumption is described by owners as needing to add a quart every 100 miles, with faulty pistons and piston rings cited as the root cause — one owner explicitly warns other owners to "constantly monitor" oil levels.
Structural integrity compromised
Check engine light: Off
The rear suspension trailing arm and subframe assembly have "rusted completely through," compromising structural integrity.
Known issue on the 2.4L I4, especially 2010-2013 models
Check engine light: On
PCV valve freezing leads to main engine seal blowouts on the 2.4L I4 engine, described by owners as a "known issue on GM 2.4" — affects 2010-2013 models in particular, and may be a contributing root cause of the oil consumption described above.
All doors locking with a child inside reported
Check engine light: Off
Power door locks malfunction unexpectedly, with one owner reporting all doors locked with a 6-month-old baby inside the vehicle.
Wipers stop working during rain, a visibility hazard
Check engine light: Off
Wiper linkage failures cause wipers to stop mid-operation during rain, described as a visibility hazard.
Complete replacement required
Check engine light: On
A transfer case exploded on one 3.6L V6 model, and complete transmission replacement was required on another, alongside recurring catalytic converter failures on 2010-2011 models.
The air conditioning compressor fails
Check engine light: Off
The air conditioning compressor fails. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 374 owner reports on file.
The check engine light comes on due to a gas cap issue
Check engine light: On
The check engine light comes on due to a gas cap issue. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 181 owner reports on file.
The check engine light comes on with one or more of codes P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0336, and/or P0391
Check engine light: On
The check engine light comes on with one or more of codes P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0336, and/or P0391. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 120 owner reports on file.
A rattle comes from the front lower control arm
Check engine light: Off
A rattle comes from the front lower control arm. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 99 owner reports on file.
The DRL resistor may fail
Check engine light: Off
The DRL resistor may fail. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 49 owner reports on file.
A water leak occurs on the passenger side floor when the air conditioning is running
Check engine light: Off
A water leak occurs on the passenger side floor when the air conditioning is running. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 37 owner reports on file.
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The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and is not a diagnosis. It is compiled from aggregated owner-reported data and publicly available sources, not from an inspection of your vehicle. Symptoms described here can have multiple causes, and the presence of a commonly reported problem does not mean your vehicle has it. Repair cost ranges are estimates that vary by region, shop, vehicle condition, and parts availability. Recall and service campaign information may be incomplete or out of date — verify current recall status with NHTSA or your manufacturer. MyGearGuru is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any vehicle manufacturer; manufacturer and model names are used for identification only. Always consult a qualified technician before making repair decisions.
Excessive engine oil consumption, with faulty pistons and piston rings cited as the root cause, is a confirmed new instance of a cross-brand oil-consumption pattern — one owner explicitly warns other owners to "constantly monitor" oil levels. Separately, rear suspension trailing arm and subframe rust-through is a confirmed new instance of a frame/subframe-rust pattern.