Q: 2013 Chevy Cruze is lurching forward when idling and making a noise like "running over someone" not necessarily at same time
My daughter is away at college and called to tell me that her car has been lurching forward when idling for about a month. Then today it started making a noise that sounds like she is "running over someone" when she is sitting still. I'm going to have to get it into a shop in a town I am not in. I don't want to be taken advantage of. Do you have any clues as to what could be the issues?
My car has 60000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
It is possible that there could be an issue with the idle air control system. Unfortunately the only way to know for sure would be to have the vehicle inspected by a qualified professional to determine the exact cause of this issue. Consider YourMechanic as inspection such as these can be performed at your home or office.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
I don't know if I have two mufflers or one if I do have one what does the other one do ? Thank you.
When you look under the back of the car and you see only one pipe out the back then you have only one muffler and a resonator. The resonator is near the back and is used for lowering the exhaust...
Carplay not working phones
Hello. It is possible that there is a problem with the bluetooth phone hook up. It is also possible that there is a problem with the entire unit, or that the unit needs an update from the dealer. My suggestion...
Car slowed down, bolted, and check engine light appeared
Hi there. You have an internal transmission failure. I have seen this a few times on this vehicle. Most of the time the valve body in the transmission just needs to be replaced, but other times it is the transmission...
replace fuel pump car will start but won't stay crank
You will need to have the fuel pressure tested and computer scanned to see if you are losing fuel pressure or spark due to a computer sensor like a cam (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) or crank sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) or a mass air flow...
Why would my Cadillac escalade overheat? It's at 215,000 miles.
Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to try to help you with this issue. One thing that can cause an overheat is a clogged cooling system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-diagnose-a-cooling-system-problem-by-tyler-kirkland). If any part of the cooling/heating system is clogged, then the...
The engine is making a ticking noise I would like to what it might be
Ticking or knocking sounds typically come when the engine has been ran low on oil for a period of time or if the engine has had the wrong oil in it. I would recommend checking your oil level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-your-engine-oil) to...
Looking for a ohms / resistance chart for the water thermal sensor switch on a 1985 toyota celica.
Hi there. Get a digital ohm meter and check the resistance on the coolant temperature sensor (water thermal sensor). You are looking for readings that are more than 200 ohms in variance between a cold and a warm engine. If...
Leak near front passenger wheel possible axle shaft seal
Hello, thank you for writing in. The location that you describe sounds most like a broken axle seal. While it is okay to drive the vehicle for the immediate time, that oil will collect dirt and debris and clog the...
I have a 2006 nissan altima and it crank but it will not start. What is the problem?
Hi Drico. Thanks for contacting us today. There could be a few different issues causing your hard starting issues. First, if you turn the key and the engine cranks over, then power is not your issue. This would likely be...
Related articles
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
The The Chevy Tahoe has always been one of the most popular SUVs on the market, and this trend continued in 2012. As always, the vehicle proved to be reliable and powerful, with plenty of space and features that people...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You're a Dog Trainer
If If you are a dog trainer, you expect a lot from your vehicle. You want a ride that is safe, roomy, and of course, dog friendly, since your training operation will often mean that you need to transport the...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You're a Mobile Housekeeper
If If you are a mobile housekeeper, chances are that you are looking for a small, reliable used vehicle that offers good gas mileage and enough space to store your supplies. With that in mind, we present to you the...
Browse other content
Estimates
Services