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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LS
VIN
1G1PC5SH0C7188061
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $261 above typical price
Houghton Lake, MI
Listed at
$5,950
typical market $5,689 · 151 comps
This 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LS is listed at $5,950 with 196,975 miles in Houghton Lake, MI.
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Sold by Lakeside Motors
2950 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48651
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VIN report
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LS
VIN 1G1PC5SH0C7188061
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 151 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 7, 2026This vehicle · $5,950
Below market
$3,495
Typical price
$5,689
Above market
$7,995
This vehicle: $5,950 — $261 above the typical market price ($5,689)
Asking $5,950 · typical market price $5,689 · based on 151 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Motors | Houghton Lake, MI 48651 | $5,950 | 196,975 mi | 2026-06-07 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Motors | Houghton Lake, MI 48651 | $6,950 | 196,975 mi | 2026-06-07 | 100 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1G1PC5SH0C7188061Trim
2LS
Engine
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
30
MPG
City
26
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
$1,550
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Chevrolet Cruze likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$7,750
Insurance
$7,565
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$22,315
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has 7 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD
7 recall campaigns on this model year
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMGeneral 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…NHTSA campaign 16V502000
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AIR BAGSGeneral 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…NHTSA campaign 14V300000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEGENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012.NHTSA campaign 12V289000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze over the last 6 months — the market softened $104 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $5,999 |
| June 2026 | $5,990 |
| July 2026 | $5,900 |
| August 2026 | $5,988 |
| September 2026 | $5,995 |
| October 2026 | $5,895 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Chevrolet Cruze with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 10, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in this catalog, the 2012 Hyundai Accent has the lowest median asking price ($5,597, 83 listings with photos) and the 2012 Chrysler 200 the highest ($6,000, 241 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze
2LS · United States
$5,950Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $5,500 · 165 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,000–$6,633
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 2LS · 196,975 mi · view VIN
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2012 Hyundai Accent
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$5,597Median asking price · 83 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,650–$6,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LS | $5,500 | $4,000–$6,633 | 165 |
| 2012 Ford Focus All trims | $5,775 | $4,499–$6,990 | 513 |
| 2012 Chrysler 200 All trims | $6,000 | $4,900–$7,850 | 241 |
| 2012 Fiat 500 All trims | $5,995 | $4,499–$7,495 | 216 |
| 2012 Dodge Avenger All trims | $5,958 | $3,995–$6,995 | 109 |
| 2012 Hyundai Accent All trims | $5,597 | $4,650–$6,995 | 83 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 385 | $10,990 | 100% | 95,237 mi |
| 2018 | 834 | $9,982 | 91% | 95,058 mi |
| 2017 | 1,117 | $8,999 | 82% | 106,579 mi |
| 2016 | 463 | $8,500 | 77% | 113,971 mi |
| 2015 | 735 | $7,488 | 68% | 114,531 mi |
| 2014 | 1,088 | $6,797 | 62% | 119,337 mi |
| 2013 | 487 | $6,279 | 57% | 121,959 mi |
| 2012 | 564 | $5,900 | 54% | 127,302 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
