Chevrolet · Cruze · 2019
2019 Chevrolet Cruze
2
Recalls
19
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze has 2 recalls and 19 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: power train (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is power train with 3 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze currently shows 2 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 19 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are power train (3), power train,engine (2), service brakes (2).
- Vehicle
- 2019 Chevrolet Cruze
- Recalls
- 2
- Complaints
- 19
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.7% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 20V668000October 29, 2020
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.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 18V576000August 30, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
19 totalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Jul 5, 2025
For a year I have had my car to the shop multiple times due to a musty smell inside my car. I have never been able to find any fluids or moisture inside the car, however, the inside of my windshield tends to get a weird film on it, I am constantly cleaning to keep visibility espe...
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ENGINE
Feb 5, 2025
Timing chain rattles, due the the chain tensioner not having motor oil at early morning start-up. This causes the chain to be loose and eventually engine damage. Europe already issued recalls to this issue. They solved this issue by installing a seal, TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FOR...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
Jun 12, 2024
I am leasing this vehicle and it continues to have warning light on staring the vehicle engine power reduced as I'm driving and holds back vehicle and also airbag restraining system light continues also to be on. This is not normal wear and tear and I read previous years had this...
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POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jun 3, 2024
The vehicle needs the transmission bolts replaced has a recall need repaired as as possible. The automatic transmission jerk
TIRES
May 10, 2024
When going in to get new tires, I was infomred the Primwall 205/55R16 I had had put on the car less than 2 years ago are now seperating. So far, the company is unwilling to replace them.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 24, 2024
The bolts on the transmission accumulator needs to be replaced I see an unrepaired recall
AIR BAGS
Jun 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the SRS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated for months prior to experienci...
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POWER TRAIN
Dec 10, 2022
Transmission leak coming from the main seal on the transmission
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Jun 18, 2022
Unknown I purchased this vehicle in 2019 About 2 and half years now. This car engine is malfunctioning. When i am driving uphill the speed is not transitioning and it had caused other vehicles behind me to slow down. Second major problem is during the summer season the speed does...
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POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Mar 30, 2022
I was driving and the car slide and went up a small hill and came down hard ending locked there was no ice
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze have?
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?
NHTSA has received 19 owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze are power train (3 reports), power train,engine (2 reports), service brakes (2 reports).
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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