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What does the «Front End» damage on this car mean?

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How do I clear customs for a Chevrolet Cruze in Ukraine?

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1G1PH5SC5C7288159 — 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Ltz — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Ltz

Lot #44181045 · VIN 1G1PH5SC5C7288159

🇺🇸 IAAIFront EndKeys includedSold

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze, Front End, IAAI, VIN 1G1PH5SC5C7288159 · photo 1 of 11

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What does the damage type «Front End» mean

Front-end damage typically results from head-on collisions, intersection accidents, impacts with obstacles (signs, curbs) or animal strikes. Beyond the visible body panels, internal mechanical components are often affected.

What may be damaged

hood, front bumper, grille
headlights, fog lights, turn signals
radiator and engine cooling systems
engine itself, mounts, and fuel systems
safety systems (airbags, seatbelts, pre-tensioners)
wiring harness and sensors

What to keep in mind

degraded handling and acceleration
reduced effectiveness of active safety systems
accelerated engine and cooling system wear from hidden leaks
collision risk from faulty lights or sensors

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

Expert lot reviewBefore bidding, our expert analyses photos, VIN history and damage — an honest verdict plus a full turnkey budget.

Ocean freight insuranceFull-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.

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Photo report at every stageBid → warehouse → port → handover. You see your car at every step — by email and on Telegram.

Auction IAAI · Lot #44181045

Final bid350 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine6 176 USD – 6 576 USD≈ 277 832 – 295 826 ₴

1 · Bid500 USD

2 · Auction fees & documents540 USD

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda1 620 USD – 2 020 USD

4 · Customs clearance2 166 USD

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine1 350 USD

Total6 176 USD – 6 576 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1G1PH5SC5C7288159 history

1 time

Auction dates are shown in US auction time (ET), regardless of your timezone settings.

PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#44181045You are here

IAAI

Feb 19, 2026

Sold

350 USD

Oak Motors

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Chevrolet Cruze 2012

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 865. Of these — crashes: 62, fires: 18.

Most-reported systems

Engine
268
Electrical System
196
Service Brakes
152
Power Train
137
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
108
Steering
103

Official recalls

Electrical System
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 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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 service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
NHTSA campaign: 16V502000
Air Bags
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 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. 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 recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
NHTSA campaign: 14V300000
Fuel System, Gasoline
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.