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2018 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 29 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
29 18% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
16,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 2
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 16,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 8 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 2 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 1 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 0 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 1 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 16,000 miles
Based on 14 complaints that include mileage. 79% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles8
20k to 40k miles2
40k to 60k miles1
60k to 80k miles0
80k to 100k miles1
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 16,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving approximately 68 mph when the contact crashed into a deer, the brake pedal was depressed however the vehicle continued to move forward. The contact stated that he had placed the vehicle in park but the vehicle continued to drive, the contact had to continuedly press the ignition button for the vehicle to turn off. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated.

Reported at 119,000 miles, November 2021 CrashInjury

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle felt imbalanced and was shuddering. Additionally, the engine emitted abnormal knocking sounds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact then parked the vehicle a block away from his residence. The contact who is a certified independent mechanic, diagnosed that the fuel injectors had failed.

Reported at 12,000 miles, November 2021

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