2018 Chevrolet Cruze
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 109
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 109 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 732 |
| 2012 | 865 |
| 2013 | 587 |
| 2014 | 703 |
| 2015 | 253 |
| 2016 | 249 |
| 2017 | 201 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2019 | 22 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
25% · 27 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While driving my 2018 chevy Cruze the oil light came on, the engine locked up, and the vehicle caught fire. The dealership said that it was due to a fuel line spraying fuel on the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-17
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Power train
21% · 23 reportsElectrical system
13% · 14 reportsService brakes
13% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
8% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle went in another direction. While her son was driving at 2â3 MPH, making a turn, the vehicle went in another direction.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-20
Also filed under Air bags and structure
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-06-07Fuel system, gasoline18V304000 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.
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.
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2018-10-11Service brakes, hydraulic18V576000 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...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018.
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2020-12-15Power train20V668000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Chevrolet Cruze — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V304000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 18V576000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 20V668000 · Power train
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- Is the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.