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2019 Chevrolet Cruze
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2019 Chevrolet Cruze

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Complaints filed

20

Reports to NHTSA, 2019

Safety recalls

2

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

33

EPA estimate

Known issues

Power Train issues lead owner complaints (30% of 20 reports), followed by service brakes (15%).

Power Train30% · 6 reports
Service Brakes15% · 3 reports
Air Bags10% · 2 reports
Electrical System10% · 2 reports
Vehicle Speed Control10% · 2 reports
Engine5% · 1 report
Fuel/Propulsion System5% · 1 report
Tires5% · 1 report

+ 2 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 20 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11730583, ODI 11592522, ODI 11573766, ODI 11500656, ODI 11460898.

Individual complaint reports(20)

Showing the 20 most recent reports
Service BrakesJul 2026 · ODI 11747783 · crashDetails +

The brakes system didnt seem to be stopping properly almost as if i had to push really hard on the brakes to get the car to stop. Finally today, I was 1.6 car lengths behind another vehicle whom slammed their brakes on for no reason and I had to do so as well. My car would not stop, the brakes would not work causing a major accident.

Reported
Jul 2026
Incident date
Jul 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11747783 at NHTSA →
Power TrainApr 2026 · ODI 11730583Details +

For a year I have had my car to the shop multiple times due to a musty smell inside my car. I have never been able to find any fluids or moisture inside the car, however, the inside of my windshield tends to get a weird film on it, I am constantly cleaning to keep visibility especially at night. None of the mechanics that I have taken it to were able to figure it out, and most of them could not smell The musky smell that I smelled. The car had approximately 40,000 mi on it when this started about a year ago, Maybe 8 months. Recently I have noticed that the coolant in my car is disappearing, I have kept a constant check on it and about once a week have had to add fluids to keep it from getting too low. I have had the coolant system checked out. I've had it flushed. They pressure tested the coolant tank and all tests passed and they could find no issues. However, when my father came to town he checked it out and there is coolant fluid leaking inside my car under the dash and it is dripping slowly on to the underpad of the carpeting and I assume drying up before it gets to a point where it is making a wet spot in the floor. Obviously after more research my father has told me that this has been a known issue with this model of car, however, there is not a recall that I can find with my VIN number. Obviously being stuck in a hot car in Florida, breathing in the fumes from a poisonous liquid is not healthy for me or anyone in my car. This is a safety issue not only for the fumes that I have been breathing, but foggy residue that collects on my windshield creates visual issues especially at night. This could cause me to have a major accident and possibly lose my life. I should not be struggling with a car that I treat like my baby. I have read that this is a design flaw due to the plastic connectors on the hoses, I would like Chevy to stand behind their vehicle and fix this issue for me. I never use the heater, because I live in Florida!

Reported
Apr 2026
Incident date
Jul 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11730583 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemApr 2025 · ODI 11657080Details +

I am leasing this vehicle and it continues to have warning light on staring the vehicle engine power reduced as I'm driving and holds back vehicle and also airbag restraining system light continues also to be on. This is not normal wear and tear and I read previous years had this issue as well. This is still an issue concerning of my safety. Paying for inconvenience

Reported
Apr 2025
Incident date
Jun 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11657080 at NHTSA →
EngineFeb 2025 · ODI 11641590Details +

Timing chain rattles, due the the chain tensioner not having motor oil at early morning start-up. This causes the chain to be loose and eventually engine damage. Europe already issued recalls to this issue. They solved this issue by installing a seal, TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FOR CHEVROLET GMC OPEL FEBI BILSTEIN 181945.

Reported
Feb 2025
Incident date
Feb 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11641590 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJun 2024 · ODI 11592522Details +

The vehicle needs the transmission bolts replaced has a recall need repaired as as possible. The automatic transmission jerk

Reported
Jun 2024
Incident date
Jun 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11592522 at NHTSA →
TiresMay 2024 · ODI 11588491Details +

When going in to get new tires, I was infomred the Primwall 205/55R16 I had had put on the car less than 2 years ago are now seperating. So far, the company is unwilling to replace them.

Reported
May 2024
Incident date
May 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11588491 at NHTSA →
Power TrainFeb 2024 · ODI 11573766Details +

The bolts on the transmission accumulator needs to be replaced I see an unrepaired recall

Reported
Feb 2024
Incident date
Feb 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11573766 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJun 2023 · ODI 11527009Details +

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the SRS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated for months prior to experiencing the new failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who failed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Reported
Jun 2023
Incident date
Jun 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11527009 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJan 2023 · ODI 11500656Details +

Transmission leak coming from the main seal on the transmission

Reported
Jan 2023
Incident date
Dec 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11500656 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2022 · ODI 11470576Details +

Unknown I purchased this vehicle in 2019 About 2 and half years now. This car engine is malfunctioning. When i am driving uphill the speed is not transitioning and it had caused other vehicles behind me to slow down. Second major problem is during the summer season the speed does not adjust easily . I would have to press on the gas so hardly to be able to proceed. The worst of all is when am at a traffic light and it turns green that I must proceed the car will not move. I get stuck for a short period and then i would pressed on the gas and all of a sudden you will hear a heavy noise. I drive without AC in summertime often because the car would be stuck, stuck i repeat on the road without moving if my AC is on. It is terrible i must turn off my AC to be able to drive and if i do not am at risk of getting hit by the car behind me. This has been so hard on me and i am really distressed.

Reported
Jun 2022
Incident date
Jun 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11470576 at NHTSA →
Power TrainApr 2022 · ODI 11460898Details +

I was driving and the car slide and went up a small hill and came down hard ending locked there was no ice

Reported
Apr 2022
Incident date
Mar 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11460898 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2022 · ODI 11454888 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

The airbags did not deploy, and the driver hit the windshield.

Reported
Mar 2022
Incident date
Feb 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11454888 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesFeb 2022 · ODI 11451834Details +

Brakes on vehicle failed while driving down the freeway, when I needed to slow down to take my exit. Brakes were hard, and would not stop the vehicle. I shifted into neutral, and used the ramp to stop the vehicle. Car is currently at the Wilsonville Chevrolet for repairs. When I spoke with the Shop lead, he is aware of the problem, but stated my vehicle is not included in the recall for the same problem as other vehicles of the same make and model.

Reported
Feb 2022
Incident date
Feb 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11451834 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJan 2022 · ODI 11448961Details +

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that in January of 2021 she had taken her vehicle to the dealer to be repaired due to a recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V668000 (Power Train). The contact stated that when she had taken her vehicle to be repaired, the dealer advised her that her vehicle was fine and that there were no problems with the vehicle. The contact stated that December 2021 , her son was driving her vehicle at approximately 55 MPH on the highway ,the vehicle had began to stall and loose power. The contact stated that her son was safely able to pull off to the side of the road, however, the vehicle was unable to start and had to be towed. The contact stated that she had the vehicle towed to the dealer, where it remains, where she was advised that her transmission was destroyed due to the same failure she had recently taken her vehicle in to be repaired due to the previous recall. The contact stated that the dealer advised her if she were to have her vehicle repaired, she would have to pay out of pocket. The contact stated that she then contacted the manufacturer and was advised that they would pay half of the cost of the repair, however she would be responsible for the remaining balance. The mileage failure was 66,000.

Reported
Jan 2022
Incident date
Dec 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11448961 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJan 2022 · ODI 11447696 · crash · fireDetails +

Carvana

Reported
Jan 2022
Incident date
Jan 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash Fire
Open ODI 11447696 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemAug 2021 · ODI 11428067Details +

Front window defrost loses function/power, where the front window fogs up and can't see road ahead. Vehicle must be fully restarted to re-engage the defrost function. Radio also has the same issue.

Reported
Aug 2021
Incident date
Jul 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11428067 at NHTSA →
VisibilityJun 2021 · ODI 11420973Details +

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the front windshield defroster failed to operate properly causing the windshield to remain foggy. The failure caused a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 1,500.

Reported
Jun 2021
Incident date
Jun 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11420973 at NHTSA →
Visibility/WiperMay 2019 · ODI 11206567Details +

THE WINDSHIELD THAT CHEVROLET PUTS IN THESE CARS IS NOT VERY CLEAR, I WORK IN THE GLASS INDUSTRY AND I NOTICE IT EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. YOU CAN SEE DISTORTION IN THE FILM OF THE LAMINATED GLASS. THEY REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD ONCE, AND I STILL SEE THE DISTORTION.

Reported
May 2019
Incident date
Feb 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11206567 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesMay 2019 · ODI 11205754Details +

MY CAR IS BRAND NEW BROUGHT IT AT 9MILES ON DASH. EXACTLY 2 MONTHS LATER OUTTA NOWHERE THERE WAS THIS GRINDING SOUND WHEN I WOULD BRAKE LIKE THE SOUND OF ROOTERS GRINDING AS IF BRAKES WHERE BAD ,,4 OTHER PEOPLE HEARD AND WITNESSED IT,, I PUMPED BRAKE IT FELT LIKE AND SOUND LIKE ONLY AIR BUT LOUD AIR AND GRINDING, TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER NEXT DAY ,,AND THEY DID NOTHING (MARLOW HEIGHTS) HE TOLD ME TO COME BACK MONDAY CAUSE IT FOUND LIKE FAULTY BRAKE ISSUE,, I LOOKED IT UP AND SOME MODELS WHERE RECALLED FOR SAME THING.ASSOCIATE TOLD ME THEY DO SERVICE ON RECALLS MON-FRI,(WHICH I THOUGHT WAS STRANGE CAUSE BRAKES ARE SERIOUS NOBODY COULD CHECK NOTHING?)), CAME BACK MONDAY THEY PUT MY CAR ON ELECTRONIC MACHINE NO FLAGS WHERE ON MY SYSTEM,,FOR SENSORS GOING OFF! BUT I HAD NO BREAK FUNCTION ON THAT SATURDAY,,THIS NEED TO BE LOOKED INTO BY GM.

Reported
May 2019
Incident date
May 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11205754 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2019 · ODI 11176137 · crash · 2 injuriesDetails +

I WAS STOPPED IN THE LEFT TURNING LANE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS A HIGHWAY. WHEN I TURNED LEFT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I PRESSED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN BUT THE CAR WAS CREEPING. I COULD NOT CROSS THE HIGHWAY AND WAS STRUCK IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS GIVEN A TICKET FOR FAILURE TO YIELD. I HIT A VEHICLE AND WAS CHARGED AT FAULT IN THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE IS A RENTAL CAR.

Reported
Feb 2019
Incident date
Feb 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 2 injuries
Open ODI 11176137 at NHTSA →

Recalls(2)

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Service Brakes · 18V576000Details +

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.

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Power Train · 20V668000Details +

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 recall is N202313440.

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Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2019 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD NHTSA source

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2019 Chevrolet Cruze 5 HB FWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Cruze1.6L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive314837
Cruze1.4L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive303833
Cruze1.4L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive283832

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2019 Chevrolet Cruze: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?

Owners filed 20 NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?

The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (30% of complaints) and service brakes (15%).

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze have?

2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, covering components such as service brakes. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze between 32 and 37 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.