Model year 2019 · Compact Cars, Midsize Cars

2019 Chevrolet Cruze: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze at 31–37 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 23 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

31–37

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Chevrolet Cruze recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, newest first.

Power train: Automatic transmission

NHTSA 20V668000 Reported Oct 29, 2020
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N202313440)
Units affected
194,105 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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 at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper

NHTSA 18V576000 Reported Aug 30, 2018
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18279)
Units affected
210,628 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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 GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Chevrolet Cruze fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Chevrolet Cruze EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Cruze1.4L 4-cyl turboAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/38/33 mpg$2,050267
Cruze1.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/38/32 mpg$2,100277
Cruze1.6L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel DriveDiesel31/48/37 mpg$2,600294
Cruze Hatchback1.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/38/32 mpg$2,100277
Cruze Hatchback1.6L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel DriveDiesel30/45/35 mpg$2,750310
Cruze Premier1.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/38/32 mpg$2,100277
Cruze Premier Hatchback1.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/37/31 mpg$2,150286

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Chevrolet Cruze crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Chevrolet Cruze NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.7%Optional
2019 Chevrolet Cruze 5 HB FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.7%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Chevrolet Cruze owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, most recently on Oct 5, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Chevrolet Cruze complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train8
Engine5
Electrical system4
Service brakes3
Air bags2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2
Air bags: Srs malfunction warning lamp/light1
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Cruze model years

Chevrolet Cruze by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2018 Cruze31–37 mpg31095/5
2017 Cruze31–37 mpg22015/5
2016 Cruze26–34 mpg42505/5
2015 Cruze26–32 mpg42525/5

All Chevrolet Cruze years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Chevrolet models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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