Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze has 14 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | ENGINE | -The engine experienced internal failure resulting in low compression in cylinder 1. The failure has... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle would jerk while driving and sometimes not want to even go at a stop light when it turned... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | ENGINE | EGR Cooler issues. Has been confirmed by dealer. CEL light on. I’ve been told GM “has issues” with t... |
| Apr 25, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Cruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle first prompted that it had a recorded a misfire in cylinder 1. Changed the spark plugs a... |
| Feb 12, 2023 | ENGINE | About 10 days ago, my check engine light came on. I stopped at O’Reilly Auto Parts to have it diagno... |
| May 10, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I noticed oil drips on ground and was having to add oil. Took to dealership for diagnosis and it w... |
| Dec 18, 2021 | ENGINE | Engine performance dropped noticeably, tire pressure system alert lighted, and stability track turne... |
| Oct 21, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED WHEN BRAKING FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STOP SIGN. LOST POWER STEERING AND ENGINE ... |
| Jul 18, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED, LUNGED, AND... |
| May 27, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, A... |
| May 16, 2019 | ENGINE | CAR HAD GREATLY REDUCED FUEL ECONOMY AND POWER. SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DRIVEN. CHEVY DID NOT RESPOND T... |
| Nov 30, 2018 | ENGINE | I WAS LEAVING WORK ON 11-30-18 @ 5P.M. STARTED DRIVING DOWN LA HARPE BLVD, LIKE I DO EVERYDAY AFTER ... |
| Nov 14, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WENT THRO... |