
Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 148
- Power to weight
- 0.054 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.14
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 265 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 35.3 mpg, reported by 8 driversabout 1.3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 175 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,756 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 10 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 201
- Reported injuries
- 5
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE25%
- POWER TRAIN13%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
- STRUCTURE5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 295 total.
Chevrolet Cruze: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
985 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Jan 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902U
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Nov 20, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5214G
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further sup
Oct 4, 2025ENGINE22-NA-007
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.
Sep 9, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER13598
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
Aug 14, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902T
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- and 977 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Maintenance
- 1 yr / 12k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.