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2018 Chevrolet Cruze
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 37 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 | 267 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 40 | 32 | 277 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Diesel | 31 | 47 | 37 | 276 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 30 | 52 | 37 | 274 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
166 complaints filed by owners for this model year (27 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
EPA figures for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze reach 37 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze (2018 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.