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2019 Chevrolet Cruze Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 20 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Chevrolet Cruze

The 2019 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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77/100

Good Choice — 2019 Chevrolet Cruze

The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
20
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Chevrolet Cruze (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V668000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V576000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Chevrolet Cruze

Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
6
Service Brakes
3
Electrical System
2
Air Bags
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Engine
1
Tires
1
Fuel/propulsion System
1
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Chevrolet Cruze — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 585 complaints 2014 698 complaints 2015 251 complaints 2016 247 complaints 2017 201 complaints 2018 109 complaints 2019 20 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 0 complaints 2023 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Chevrolet Cruze

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze has 2 recalls and 20 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze have?
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze are: Power Train, Service Brakes, Electrical System, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze safe to buy?
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Cruze should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Cruze are: 2019, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.