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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT

VIN 1G1PF5SC8C7231573 · Stock #26138B

$5,500
$78/moFinance with $1,100 down, 72 months, 5.9% example APR, tax inPrice details

Est. out the door $5,844

Price includes the dealer's fees. With 6.25% IL sales tax (est.). Title and registration extra.

#2 of 6 comparable cars around Chicago. How it compares

Listed for saleFair pricePrice drop $2,908Listed 114 days ago

SilverJet Black, Premium Cloth Seat Trim interior

EPA est. 26 city / 38 hwy

1.4L 4 cyl engine

Automatic

FWD

134,256 miles

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$53 (1%) under marketMarket price $5,553
Fair price: #2 of 6Score 57/100
134,256 milesBelow the 168,000 typical for its age
Price down $2,908It was $8,408 on Oct 4
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Installed equipment

Aux InputEmergency Brake AssistSatellite RadioEntertainment SystemTurbo Charged EngineCruise ControlRear head restraint control: 2 rear seat head restraintsSeating capacity: 5Rear seatback upholstery: Carpet rear seatback upholsteryInterior accents: Chrome and metal-look interior accentsPanel insert: Cloth and metal-look instrument panel insertThis provides an attractive, coordinated appearance.Front seatback upholstery: Cloth front seatback upholsteryHeadliner material: Cloth headliner materialRear seats fixed or removable: Fixed rear seatsHeadliner coverage: Full headliner coverage
All 73 items
Console insert material: Metal-look console insertBulb warning: Bulb failure warningClock: Digital clockRear windshield: Fixed rear windshieldRear seat direction: Front facing rear seatIgnition type: MechanicalOil pressure warningSpeedometer: Redundant digital speedometerGlove box: Standard glove boxTachometerVoltmeterNumber of doors: 4 doorsGrille style: Black grille with chrome surroundWindshield trim: Black windshield trimDoor handle material: Body-colored door handlesDoor mirror style: Body-colored door mirrorsBumpers front: Body-colored front bumperBumpers rear: Body-colored rear bumperWindow Trim: Chrome side window trimSteel wheels are rugged and inexpensive.Galvanizing helps to inhibit corrosion and rust formation.Special paint: Monotone paintDoor mirror type: Standard style side mirrorsFuel economy (city/highway/combined): 26/38/30.3 MPGEmissions tiers: Tier 2 Bin 4 emissionsSpeakers number: 6 speakersRadio: AM/FM/SiriusXMsatelliteThis location maximizes convenience.Seek scanCD: Single-disc CD playerSpeakers: Standard grade speakersDisplacement liters: 1.4 LHorsepower: 138 HP @4900 RPMValves per cylinder: 4Powertrain type: ICEIron construction provides strength and durability.Battery type: Lead acid batteryFuel Type: Regular unleadedSeatbelt pretensioners number: 2 seatbelt pre-tensionersDriveTypeDriveType: Front Wheel DriveFuel EconomyCity: 26 MPGHwy: 38 MPGCombined: 30 MPGFuel SystemFuel System: Electronic Fuel InjectionFuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity: 15.6 galFuel TypeFuel Type: Gasoline FuelHorse PowerHorse Power: 138Rear WheelRear Wheel: SingleTrailering CapacityTrailering Capacity: 0
Specs
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
1.4L 4 cyl engine
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gas
City / hwy
26 / 38 MPG
Exterior
Silver
Interior
Jet Black, Premium Cloth Seat Trim

Safety and recalls

2012 Chevrolet Cruze, from the US safety agency NHTSA.

Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★☆
7 recall campaigns issued for this model year
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (T 2016-07-05

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Bu

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer serv

  • AIR BAGS 2014-06-06

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST 2013-08-15

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum fo

    Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at

  • AIR BAGS 2013-01-24

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

  • AIR BAGS 2012-10-31

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

    Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2012-06-22

    GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012. SPILLED OR DRIPPING OIL (SUCH AS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE) MAY COLLECT IN THE ENGINE SHIELD (BELLYPAN) NEAR HOT ENGIN

    Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ENGINE SHIELD TO PREVENT FLUID FROM CONTACTING THE SHIELD. ALSO, ON VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, DEALERS WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING 2012-06-22

    GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR THE FUEL TANK STRAP SECONDARY BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.

    Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF THE VEHICLE IS MISSING WELDS, DEALERS WILL SECURE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS WITH FASTENERS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FR

A campaign covers the model year, not every car.

Is this exact car affected? NHTSA checks it by VIN and shows any recall that has not been repaired.

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865 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Engine
268
Electrical System
196
Service Brakes
152
Power Train
135
Involving a crash
62
Involving a fire
18

Counts cover every 2012 Cruze on the road, so popular models have more.

Price details

Retail Price$4,950
Doc Fee & Electronic Filing Fee+$413
Dealer adjustments+$137
Advertised price$5,500
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$5,844

Dropped $2,908; last change November 13, 2026. Listed 114 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history Down $2,908 since Oct 4

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VIN 1G1PF5SC8C7231573 · Stock 26138B. Price is the dealer's advertised price, including the fees shown, and excludes tax, title and registration. Payment estimates are on approved credit. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

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$78/mo72 months, 5.9% example APR, $1,100 down
Price with 6.25% IL sales tax
$5,844
Amount financed
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Price details

Retail Price$4,950
Doc Fee & Electronic Filing Fee+$413
Dealer adjustments+$137
Advertised price$5,500
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$5,844

Dropped $2,908; last change November 13, 2026. Listed 114 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price and change history

Down $2,908 since Oct 4

Advertised at $5,500 today. Listed 114 days ago.

Oct 4$8,408Now$5,500-$413Oct 10+$0Oct 12-$3,005Oct 16+$998Oct 17-$1,128Oct 28+$640Nov 5-$413Nov 11Oct 4Oct 24Nov 13

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November 13, 2026
Up $137 (2.6%) $5,500
November 13, 2026
Down $550 (9.3%) $5,363
November 12, 2026
Up $413 (7.5%) $5,913
November 11, 2026
Down $413 (7%) $5,500
November 5, 2026
Up $640 (12.1%) $5,913
October 28, 2026
Down $1,128 (17.6%) $5,273
October 17, 2026
Up $998 (18.5%) $6,401
October 16, 2026
Down $3,005 (35.7%) $5,403
October 13, 2026
Up $413 (5.2%) $8,408
October 12, 2026
$7,995
October 10, 2026
Down $413 (4.9%) $7,995
October 4, 2026
First price $8,408
October 1, 2026
Moved to this dealer
July 22, 2026
First listed for sale

The dealer's advertised price each time it changed, with other changes to the listing.