2019 Chevrolet Cruze problems and complaints
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The most-reported areas: Power Train (6), Engine (5), Electrical System (4).
Key takeaways
- 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 29% |
| Engine | 5 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% |
| Tires | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Cruze 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-01
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 diagno...
Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-07-01
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 ...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-04-11
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 especially at night. None of the mechanics t...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.