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2019 Chevrolet Cruze

GasDiesel

Compact Cars
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical2

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA21

Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA37 mpg

2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel compact car with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cruze, is EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 21 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
Cruze	Gas	FWD	1.4L 4-cyl turbo	30	38	33	$1,900
Cruze	Gas	FWD	1.4L 4-cyl turbo	28	38	32	$1,950
Cruze Hatchback	Gas	FWD	1.4L 4-cyl turbo	28	38	32	$1,950
Cruze Premier	Gas	FWD	1.4L 4-cyl turbo	28	38	32	$1,950
Cruze Premier Hatchback	Gas	FWD	1.4L 4-cyl turbo	28	37	31	$2,000
Cruze	Diesel	FWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	31	48	37	$2,400
Cruze Hatchback	Diesel	FWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	30	45	35	$2,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40470, 40471, 40482, 40632, 40586, 40330, 40240.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

!critical

Power Train

N202313440

194,105 vehicles

ProblemGeneral 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.RiskMissing 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.FixGM 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.

NHTSA campaign 20V668000reported Oct 29, 2020General Motors LLC

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

18279

210,628 vehicles

ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.FixGM 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.

NHTSA campaign 18V576000reported Aug 30, 2018General Motors LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

21complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 3 · 2021: 2 · 2022: 6 · 2023: 2 · 2024: 3 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Power Train6

Engine5

Electrical System4

Service Brakes3

Air Bags3

Vehicle Speed Control2

What owners describe

“An authorized Chevrolet dealer diagnosed an electrical problem on my 2019 Chevrolet Cruze and found that the HVAC case/condensate drain was disconnected. The dealer determined that condensate water had been draining into the passenger compartment instead of outside the vehicle. According to the dealer's written diagnos…”Sep 1, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

“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 …”Jul 1, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report

“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 t…”Apr 11, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	11%
5 HB FWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	11%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Cruze model years

2018 Chevrolet Cruze

3 recalls · 109 complaints

2017 Chevrolet Cruze

2 recalls · 201 complaints

2016 Chevrolet Cruze

4 recalls · 249 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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