2018 Chevrolet Cruze Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (27 reports).

3Recalls
109Owner complaints
17Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Chevrolet Cruze recalls

Missing Transmission Bolts Can Cause Oil Leaks, Fire Risk

Recall 20V668Oct 29, 2020194,105 vehicles affected

Some vehicles may have missing bolts on the start/stop transmission accumulator endcap.

Rear brake caliper pistons may form gas pockets, reducing braking

Recall 18V576Aug 30, 2018210,628 vehicles affected

The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating.

Fuel Leak Risk After Rear Crash or Rollover Raises Fire Danger

Recall 18V304May 10, 2018111,966 vehicles affected

Certain Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles with gasoline engines and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire may leak fuel after a rear-impact crash or rollover.

Most common 2018 Chevrolet Cruze problems

Problem areas named in the 109 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine27
Unknown Or Other24
Power Train23
Electrical System14
Service Brakes12
Steering9
Air Bags8
Exterior Lighting7
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Wheels5

What owners report

2026-06-18, Unknown Or Other
My 2018 Chevy Cruz has developed a sticky or tacky surface discovered when I was cleaning my interior. I used warm water and soap to clean all plastics. Tried to dry off my dash with paper towels and discovered the issue . My car has been garage kept since its purchase so I have no idea as my previous vehicles never had this issue.
2026-05-09, Fuel/Propulsion System
Coming to a stop sign or red light the car won’t accelerate or will go in traction control making it difficult to move or not accelerate. Had 2-3 fuel leaks this year also having problems to keep the car going sometimes the max speed it will go is 20-40 miles n won’t go up unless u keep letting it slow down slowly n then accelerating n even after that it won’t make it above 60-70 miles it usually goes with no problem if its down hill since ur not pressing the gas or anything. Turning the air on also makes the car slow down other problems also is the gas running fast could just fill the tank n by the second day it will almost be over. Today the transmission gave up on me now I have no c
2026-03-26, Seat Belts
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wiper compartment inadvertently opened. There was a failure with the seat belts. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt was excessively loose, and the front passenger’s side seat belt was overly tight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt assemblies had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,550.
2026-03-15, Fuel/Propulsion System
Unknown. The car seems to stall or slip when accelerating as is misfiring. It cuts off in the middle of the streets after coming out of auto stop mode. Pcv valve keeps popping up as issue. I had the pcv changed o2 sensors checked cleaned throttle body and air filter changed. The car still gives same problem and engine power reduction keeps popping on dashboard.
2026-02-19, Engine
-The engine experienced internal failure resulting in low compression in cylinder 1. The failure has rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle and engine are currently available for inspection upon request. The issue was diagnosed and confirmed by both an independent mechanic and an authorized Chevrolet dealership. Both identified low compression in cylinder 1 due to internal engine failure. The vehicle has been inspected by an independent mechanic and an authorized Chevrolet dealership at the request of General Motors. The vehicle became undrivable due to the engine issue. There were no significant prior warnings that would have indicated imminent internal engine failure. The check e

2018 Chevrolet Cruze questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze: Missing Transmission Bolts Can Cause Oil Leaks, Fire Risk; Rear brake caliper pistons may form gas pockets, reducing braking; Fuel Leak Risk After Rear Crash or Rollover Raises Fire Danger. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?

Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (27), Unknown Or Other (24), Power Train (23).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Chevrolet Cruze has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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