Was it a simple head gasket blow on my Chevy Cruze, or did someone pilfer the entire amount from my savings account to cover the cost of the repairs 
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How much does it really cost to replace the gasket? help please
A situation as serious as blowing up your savings account is nevertheless a blown head gasket on a Chevy Cruze. Usually, repairs cost between $1,315 and $1,559.
What you can do is as follows:
If the quote appears high, talk to someone about your circumstances to see if you can work out a better deal.
You need not be concerned about depleting your savings account, though, as this expense is within the anticipated range.
I had this happen, was covered by warranty at the time on my 2015, but it was about 1200 bucks.
Oh no, that sounds like a double whammy. Replacing a Chevy Cruze head gasket can cost anywhere from $1,300 to $1,500 on average, so it’s definitely a pricey repair. However, missing money from your account suggests something more serious. Contact your bank immediately or report the missing money as fraud. They can help freeze your account and investigate further. Don’t wait on this. It’s impossible to say for sure if someone stole your money without more information. But by contacting your bank and getting a mechanic’s estimate, you’ll be on the right track to resolving both issues.