Back in March 22 of this year, my 2018 chevy cruz Engine - dradspd
Back in March 22 of this year, my 2018 chevy cruz Engine light came on. I took it in and the service dept replaced a NOX sensor under the car’s extended warranty.
- Starting mid June, I had 3 failed attempts to get my car’s emission tested. I needed it in order to renew my car registration, which expired on June 30 2024. The garage couldn’t get the emission reading. I drove the car over 200 miles. Still failed.
- On my way to the 4th emission test attempt, the engine light came on again, this time, the warranty for the car has expired. I took the car back in on June 26, 2024.
- July 9 the service manager, Amanda N, informed me that I needed to pay additional of $400 for diagnostic fees. I consented and gave a go ahead.
- waited for days, no response, no update. Called the dealership every other day and was told the service manager, Amanda was out. Left msg with other service manager multiple times, no call back.
- July 19 ubered to the service department to inquire the repair status and was told Amanda is out sick still and another service manager told me the 2nd nox sensor had gone bad. Estimated repair $1309. Signed and consented to repair.
- July 24, got another estimate from Amanda asking for $3400 because the mechanic damaged the exhaust pipe when attempted to replace the sensor. Amanda was sympathetic but couldn’t do anything for me. I refused to pay. Amanda referred me to the service supervisor Larry. Left msg with him
- July 25, I called the general manager Bob B and left him msg. He never called back. Left another msg for another service supervisor. No call back.
- July 26, Larry finally returned my msg. He indicated that he would contact GM regarding the repair cost of the damaged exhaust pipe.
- July 30, Larry called back and informed me GM will pick up the tabs for the exhaust pipe. Got an updated repair estimate
- waited for a week, again no repair status. Called and left msg. Amanda called back and informed me the wrong part was ordered. The service needed to reorder the parts again. More waiting
- August 8, finally was told the car was ready to pick up
- August 9, picked up the vehicle.
The car was in the shop since 6/26 and during this time, I had no access to my car. No transparency on repair progress. Went through a series of depression, anxiety and anger. The nox sensir system should have been covered by the warranty. But I had no choice but to pay.
The car still needs to get an emission pass. Finally, i was told that the new nox sensors need to go though a drive cycle of 160 or so miles to calibrate.
I am a first time FM car owner but this will be my last. The whole repair experience has scared me for life.
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