2018 Chevrolet Cruze Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 22%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, 22% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It started around the 18th of this month. When I go to turn my car making a popping sound... I take it into my chevy dealership they state its the steering rack.. They replace my steering gear at n/c because at that time I was able to get it in warranty, we are not on my third visit no longer under GM warranty due to miles and I still hear popping when turning..”
NHTSA complaint #11252432, filed 2019-08, 36,200 miles“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“Went to stop and pedal got hard to push down this has happened on 3 separate occasions the first time it was under warranty the 2nd time it happened I had amechanic fix it the 3rd time I took it to a Chevrolet dealer this shouldn't happen to a vehicle 15 months old”
NHTSA complaint #11243403, filed 2019-08, 80,000 miles“The interior of the car has several areas with chrome type of material for decorations. During daytime driving, the sun hits it and blinds me, so it prevents me from driving safely until sundown.”
NHTSA complaint #11112952, filed 2018-07, 100 miles“I was 3 feet from turning left at intersection left lane turn (light had just turned green) through a intersection, when I noticed my engine was off. I rolled across the intersection; attempted to restart the car - car didn't start. The electricity in car was still on and normal. Coolant was at normal temp. Only radio was on low volume. No dashboard lights- nor messages appeared. Car wouldn't restart. Was stuck halfway in right (oncoming traffic) turn lane & half in business driveway. Put car in park & tried to turn on again. Nothing. Steering, brakes, lights and doors were functional. …”
NHTSA complaint #11302608, filed 2020-01, 45,700 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 24 | 22% |
| 2017 | 31 | 15% |
| 2016 | 43 | 17% |
| 2015 | 46 | 18% |
| 2014 | 92 | 13% |
| 2013 | 78 | 13% |
| 2012 | 86 | 10% |
| 2011 | 80 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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