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2018 Chevrolet Cruze

2018 Chevrolet Cruze: engine and transmission top owner complaints

Across 108 owner complaints to NHTSA, engine problems lead at 27 reports (25%), followed by power train issues at 23 (21%) — owners describe stalling and rough, jerky shifting. Service brakes stand out for safety: only 13 reports (12%), but 7 of them involved a crash, the most of any category. Engine reports include 2 fires.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 25%
Most-reported area: 27 complaints (25%), including 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury. Owners describe the car suddenly shutting down while driving.
Power Train safety 21%
Second most-reported: 23 complaints (21%), with 3 crashes and 3 injuries. Owners report hesitation on acceleration and the car jerking or lurching between gears.
Electrical System safety 13%
14 complaints (13%), including 1 crash. Owners report the dash going dark and the engine cutting out without warning while driving.
Service Brakes safety 12%
13 complaints (12%) but the biggest crash risk here: 7 of them involved a crash, plus 1 fire. Owners report the car failing to stop in time.
Steering safety 8%
9 complaints (8%), with 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Owners report loss of steering after a sudden power or engine loss while driving.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 108 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.