The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Cruze · 2018
2018 Chevrolet Cruze. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | FWD | 29 / 40 / 33 | Regular | $1,900 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 27 / 40 / 32 | Regular | $1,950 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 9-spd | FWD | 31 / 47 / 37 | Diesel | $2,550 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 30 / 52 / 37 | Diesel | $2,550 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,000 and 51,100 miles. Median 24,500, from 61 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13,000 | 7,500–41,400 | 13 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 51,900 | 28,500–68,100 | 10 |
| Electrical | 40,000 | 11,500–89,000 | 5 |
| Brakes | 26,500 | 11,500–63,800 | 10 |
| Steering | 30,400 | 16,300–58,400 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 21% |
| Brakes | 16% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 16% |
| Steering | 10% |
| Airbags | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
20V668000 Oct 2020 Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk. Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this r
18V576000 Aug 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
18V304000 May 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.
Manufacturer communications 991
Chevy filed 991 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates the following to the dealer
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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