Recalls ·2019 Chevrolet Cruze

2019 Chevrolet Cruze recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze; the most frequently affected component is power train — automatic transmission. Owners filed 21 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2019 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints21
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Power train — Automatic transmissionCampaign 20V668000 · 29 Oct 2020

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — CaliperCampaign 18V576000 · 30 Aug 2018

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 21 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train6 · 29%
Engine5 · 24%
Electrical system4 · 19%
Air bags3 · 14%
Service brakes3 · 14%
Unknown or other2 · 10%
Forward collision avoidance2 · 10%
Vehicle speed control2 · 10%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

An authorized Chevrolet dealer diagnosed an electrical problem on my 2019 Chevrolet Cruze and found that the HVAC case/condensate drain was disconnected. The dealer determined that condensate water had been draining into the passenger compartment instead of outside the vehicle. According to the dealer's written…

Electrical system · Jan 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

Front window defrost loses function/power, where the front window fogs up and can't see road ahead. Vehicle must be fully restarted to re-engage the defrost function. Radio also has the same issue.

Electrical system · Jun 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The brakes system didnt seem to be stopping properly almost as if i had to push really hard on the brakes to get the car to stop. Finally today, I was 1.6 car lengths behind another vehicle whom slammed their brakes on for no reason and I had to do so as well. My car would not stop, the brakes would not work causing a…

Service brakes · Jan 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

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 not adjust easily . I would have to…

Vehicle speed control · Jun 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20117
20127
20135
201410
20154
20164
20172
20183
20192

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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