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US recalls (3)
Power train: automatic transmission
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 and remedy
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc
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 and remedy
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.
Fuel system, gasoline
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Powertrain
2020-10-29 · campaign 2020-520
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the start-stop accumulator in the transmission may be missing bolts. As a result, transmission fluid could leak and eventually cause the transmission to stop working. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A transmission fluid leak onto a hot surface can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission start-stop accumulator. It will be replaced if any bolts are found missing.
Brakes
2018-08-30 · campaign 2018-461
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.
Fuel system
2018-05-11 · campaign 2018-251
Certain models equipped with a tire inflator kit may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 301 – Fuel System Integrity. The company’s internal testing indicates that, under certain conditions in a rollover following a severe rear-impact crash, a sensor attached to the fuel tank may contact the rear floor panel, and possibly cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that shields the vapour pressure sensor.
Owner complaints (109)
Owners filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze (17 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 252).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 27 | |
| Unknown or other | 24 | |
| Power train | 23 | |
| Electrical system | 14 | |
| Service brakes | 12 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Chevrolet Cruze version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Cruze 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 29 | 40 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Cruze 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 27 | 40 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Cruze 1.6 L Automatic 9-spd | 31 | 47 | 37 | $2,600 |
| Cruze 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 30 | 52 | 37 | $2,600 |
| Cruze Hatchback 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Cruze Hatchback 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 27 | 38 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Cruze Hatchback 1.6 L Automatic 9-spd | 30 | 45 | 35 | $2,750 |
| Cruze Hatchback 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 29 | 48 | 35 | $2,750 |
| Cruze Premier 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Cruze Premier Hatchback 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
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