2019 Chevrolet CRUZE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Chevrolet CRUZE has 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that in january of 2021 she had taken her vehicle to the dealer to be repaired due to a recall nhtsa campaign number: 20v668000 (power train). the contact stated that when she had taken her vehicle to be repaired, the dealer advised her tha. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 3 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

21%

• The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that in January of 2021 she had taken her vehicle to the dealer to be repaired due to a recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V668000 (Power Train). The contact stated that when she had taken her vehicle to be repaired, the dealer advised her tha
• I was driving and the car slide and went up a small hill and came down hard ending locked there was no ice
• Transmission leak coming from the main seal on the transmission

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that in January of 2021 she had taken her vehicle to the dealer to be repaired due to a recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V668000 (Power Train). The contact stated that when she had taken her vehicle to be repaired, the dealer advised her tha”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

5 complaints

18%

• I was driving and the car slide and went up a small hill and came down hard ending locked there was no ice
• Unknown I purchased this vehicle in 2019 About 2 and half years now. This car engine is malfunctioning. When i am driving uphill the speed is not transitioning and it had caused other vehicles behind me to slow down. Second major problem is during the summer season the speed does not adjust easily .
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I was driving and the car slide and went up a small hill and came down hard ending locked there was no ice”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

11%

• Front window defrost loses function/power, where the front window fogs up and can't see road ahead. Vehicle must be fully restarted to re-engage the defrost function. Radio also has the same issue.
• The vehicle needs the transmission bolts replaced has a recall need repaired as as possible. The automatic transmission jerk
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Front window defrost loses function/power, where the front window fogs up and can't see road ahead. Vehicle must be fully restarted to re-engage the defrost function. Radio also has the same issue.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

• I WAS STOPPED IN THE LEFT TURNING LANE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS A HIGHWAY. WHEN I TURNED LEFT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I PRESSED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN BUT THE CAR WAS CREEPING. I COULD NOT CROSS THE HIGHWAY AND WAS STRUCK IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS GIVEN A TICKET FOR FAILURE TO YIELD. I HI
• Unknown I purchased this vehicle in 2019 About 2 and half years now. This car engine is malfunctioning. When i am driving uphill the speed is not transitioning and it had caused other vehicles behind me to slow down. Second major problem is during the summer season the speed does not adjust easily .

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I WAS STOPPED IN THE LEFT TURNING LANE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS A HIGHWAY. WHEN I TURNED LEFT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I PRESSED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN BUT THE CAR WAS CREEPING. I COULD NOT CROSS THE HIGHWAY AND WAS STRUCK IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS GIVEN A TICKET FOR FAILURE TO YIELD. I HI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

• MY CAR IS BRAND NEW BROUGHT IT AT 9MILES ON DASH. EXACTLY 2 MONTHS LATER OUTTA NOWHERE THERE WAS THIS GRINDING SOUND WHEN I WOULD BRAKE LIKE THE SOUND OF ROOTERS GRINDING AS IF BRAKES WHERE BAD ,,4 OTHER PEOPLE HEARD AND WITNESSED IT,, I PUMPED BRAKE IT FELT LIKE AND SOUND LIKE ONLY AIR BUT LOUD AIR
• Brakes on vehicle failed while driving down the freeway, when I needed to slow down to take my exit. Brakes were hard, and would not stop the vehicle. I shifted into neutral, and used the ramp to stop the vehicle. Car is currently at the Wilsonville Chevrolet for repairs. When I spoke with the Shop

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY CAR IS BRAND NEW BROUGHT IT AT 9MILES ON DASH. EXACTLY 2 MONTHS LATER OUTTA NOWHERE THERE WAS THIS GRINDING SOUND WHEN I WOULD BRAKE LIKE THE SOUND OF ROOTERS GRINDING AS IF BRAKES WHERE BAD ,,4 OTHER PEOPLE HEARD AND WITNESSED IT,, I PUMPED BRAKE IT FELT LIKE AND SOUND LIKE ONLY AIR BUT LOUD AIR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 28 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that in January of 2021 she had taken her vehicle to the dealer to be repaired due to a recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V668000 (Power Train). The contact stated that when she had taken her vehicle to be repaired, the dealer advised her tha
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I was driving and the car slide and went up a small hill and came down hard ending locked there was no ice
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Front window defrost loses function/power, where the front window fogs up and can't see road ahead. Vehicle must be fully restarted to re-engage the defrost function. Radio also has the same issue.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: I WAS STOPPED IN THE LEFT TURNING LANE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS A HIGHWAY. WHEN I TURNED LEFT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I PRESSED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN BUT THE CAR WAS CREEPING. I COULD NOT CROSS THE HIGHWAY AND WAS STRUCK IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS GIVEN A TICKET FOR FAILURE TO YIELD. I HI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)