2019 Chevrolet Cruze Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze.
Worst 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Chevrolet Cruze
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~404,733 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2019 Chevrolet Cruze — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
What are common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Cruze reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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