2018 Chevrolet
Cruze Hatchback
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo
Chevrolet Cruze: best and worst years
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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 48 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,250EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 290 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 3/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 48.4 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 13.4 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
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 108
- Reported injuries
- 7
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE17%
- POWER TRAIN14%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER14%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
- SERVICE BRAKES7%
- STEERING6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 162 total.
Chevrolet Cruze: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
756 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jun 20, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERN252494770-01
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase. If such a notice is not provided to GM, then the vehicle owner is prevented from seeking civil penalties in litigation. Vehicle owners of the affected vehicles will be mailed an owner’s manual and warranty insert containing this information in English and Spanish.
Jun 17, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERN252494770
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase. If such a notice is not provided to GM, then the vehicle owner is prevented from seeking civil penalties in litigation. Vehicle owners of the applicable vehicles will be mailed an owner’s manual and warranty insert containing this information in English and Spanish.
Jun 10, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6180A
This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.
Jun 9, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902S
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
May 30, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
May 7, 2025ENGINE15-NA-010
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
Apr 18, 2025ENGINE25-NA-100
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California Emission State may be entitled to the 7 year, 70,000-mile Emission Select State Component Limited Warranty.
Apr 17, 2025STEERINGPI0281L
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- and 748 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.