2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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5/5

★★★★★

Safety Rating

26

Owner Complaints

5 Crashes 2 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

27

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE

The 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE has received a total of 26 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. 27 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (5 complaints), Engine (4 complaints), and Electrical System (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE, potentially affecting up to 404,733 vehicles.

Recall 20V668000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 194,105 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 18V576000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

| 210,628 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE

26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11657080 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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
#11657080 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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
#11657080 | SEAT BELTS | | N/A miles
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
#11641590 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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.
#11592522 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
The vehicle needs the transmission bolts replaced has a recall need repaired as as possible. The automatic transmission jerk

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Safety Rating for the 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE

The 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★★ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE

General Motors, LLC has issued 27 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

18-NA-361 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.

20-NA-024 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a information and diagnostic steps/tips for vehicles that are slow to heat up in cold temperatures.

23-NA-040 — POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque convertor if found the cause of the rattle or engine stalling when placing transmission in gear.

PIP5598D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position. 

22-NA-007 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides procedures to correct customer concerns of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely Cold Weather Conditions, Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Icing - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with DTCs P0299, P0234, P0236, P2227, P00C7 Set.

PIP5842 — ENGINE

This Preliminary information communicates how technicians should diagnose and repair a possible engine stall and/or rattle noise

20NA047 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set.

20NA110 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

This informational bulletin advises the technician on what to do if the DEF pump has been replaced and perform a leak test to prime the pump.

PIP5599B — POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the T01 transmission control module part restriction has ended. 

PIP5657B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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