How to Replace Coolant Temperature Sensor 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze

This video shows you how to install a coolant temperature sensor on your 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The coolant temperature sensor sends important information to your vehicle’s computer to manage the efficiency and safety of your vehicle’s engine. A failed sensor could cause damage or overheating.

This repair was done on a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L Sedan 4-Door FWD and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
2012 Chevrolet Cruze
2013 Chevrolet Cruze
2014 Chevrolet Cruze
2015 Chevrolet Cruze

Tools you will need:
• T20 Socket
• Safety Glasses
• Drain Pan
• Funnel

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[tomsherry]

U made this look so easy. It's in a tough spot. That clip sucks..and usually goes flying..and not so easy to snap back in too. I hate this design.

[jacobament]

Should also put the 2nd sensor in the video 5he one by the engine .. also if you have smaller size arms and hands you can reach the sensor on the rad without taking anything off ..

[nanobano]

Hi, thank you for the video it's really helpful, I did change mine but it's leak all the coolant and it's look like in the video it's not easy to take off, I did put the oring but still leaking coolant I wonder what I did wrong ? Because it's same sensor from my old radiator.

[Ozmni]

Thank you! You make it look so easy. I'm going to try this on my Chevy Cruze.👍👍👍👍👍

[JJstram]

I'm finding it impossible to get that clip back in. Is there any tricks to it

[barcacfc]

So why was the sensor replaced? Is it because it was overheating? Fan wasn’t turning on?

[LeeWeisenburger]

Where exactly is the location of the sensor? You went over it so quickly it's really hard to tell.

[matt]

Also, he was probably doing it on a 1.4 L I have a 1.8 so spot locations are completely different but I am kind of smart and do have a repair manual

[wojcik]

Radiator temp sensor. The cruze has 2 sensors

[coachjimbo]

what is the part number of the GM chevy Cruze coolant temp sensor that you installed in the radiator? Thanks!

[Justinski]

Is this the same process and location on the 2.0 diesel engine?

[craigmaddox]

I’ve had my 2013 Chevy Cruze replaced thermostat 3 different times over 11 years and still I’m having issues with it what should I do?

[WhoKnowsWhy]

So is this the exact sensor that is on the Thermostat housing?

[gabrielmedrano]

What is that first connection point called. My fan wouldn't turn off yesterday after getting a new water pump installed. Now today it won't turn on. I unplugged that first connection point and it turned the fan on. Plugged it back in and it turned back off. Any ideas?

[Isaiaha]

Do you have the part number by any chance

[justinmertz]

How much would this cost to get a shop to do it for me? It's too tight a spot for my likings.

[scottordonez]

You didn’t show what side or exact location terrible