2018 Chevrolet Cruze Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 12%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,561miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, 12% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,561 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was travelling on the interstate at about 50 MPH when traffic came to a sudden stop. I slammed on my brakes in plenty of time, but I rear-ended the van in front of me. At the time I thought I must have skidded into the van, but looking at the collision site later, there were no tire marks.”
NHTSA complaint #11278566, filed 2019-11, 14,000 miles“I go to brake at a light, and I release my foot of the break . And my car stalled. I put into park. Than put it back in drive and I tried to accelerate and my car didnt budge... I had to turb my car on and off for it to work again... This has been happening”
NHTSA complaint #11383270, filed 2020-12, 56,000 miles“I was involved in a rear end collision with another vehicle when approaching an intersection. Rate of speed was 40 MPH, and when brakes were firmly/heavily applied, the vehicle did not stop, which caused me to rear end the vehicle in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #11271745, filed 2019-10, 24,500 miles“I have the vehicle service for the 30,000 miles flush on january 21,2019. On january 29th I was on the freeway in morning traffic heading north on the 110 when at 25 miles I made a sudden stop due to the car imfront of me. My car didn't stop and slammed into the car in front of me. My car was reported to be two days later as a total loss. I'm grateful my kids, sister and I weren't injured. Just doesn't make sense after just paying almost $500 a week before for servicing.”
NHTSA complaint #11181271, filed 2019-02, 28,561 miles“My son bought his car not even happen in a month he hit a deer he said it felt weird like the braking system went weird not even thinking it went to an auto body shop and my father told me to look up recalls and it will not let me look it up it's in the VIN isn't recognized by gmc so I'm curious on what's going on with his car if there was any recalls or if it was mechanical issue I'd like paul to the side brakes for a weird it was in wayne county ohio on route 585 at the end of october 2020”
NHTSA complaint #11373539, filed 2020-11, 87,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V576000Aug 30, 2018General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2018–2019, Equinox 2018–2019, Impala 2018–2019 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11004762Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct customer concerns of a Crank No Start or Extended Crank, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated or…
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 13% |
| 2018 | 13 | 12% |
| 2017 | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 | 19 | 8% |
| 2015 | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 | 31 | 4% |
| 2013 | 50 | 9% |
| 2012 | 150 | 17% |
| 2011 | 75 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
27 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology