2018 Chevrolet Cruze Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, 5% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.
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.
“Water is leaking into the trunk. It was supposedly repaired on 1/12/2019. I had to return on 1/21/2019 because water was still leaking into the trunk. Then after apparently being fixed again, I was forced to return on 1/30/2019 with water still leaking into the trunk, nothing was done (I have pictures and video of said leak).”
NHTSA complaint #11179730, filed 2019-02, 24,000 miles“When shifting the gearbox from park to drive or from drive to park the infotainment screen will go to maximum brightness and can not be dimmed causing greatly reduced vision during night driving situations. If you stop in reverse and allow the rear camera to activate it will work normally. Dealer reports working normally.”
NHTSA complaint #11326302, filed 2020-05, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving various speeds at night, the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination to drive safely. The contact stated that the failure was more evident on dimly lit streets. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the headlight bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure was still evident with the side illumination. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11462754, filed 2022-04, 18,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
27 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
7 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