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SteeringPart report

2018 Chevrolet Cruze Steering Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
8%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
30,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, 8% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,400 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“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

“When either accelerating from a stop or while actively traveling at speed the vehicle will drop speed and shake to the point that you believe you may lose control of the vehicle and/or you may get rear-ended or hit by another vehicle. It has happened while turning from a stopped position onto the main road and I was almost killed by being struck by a vehicle when the vehicle would not accelerate. The second major incident was when I was traveling at 70 MPH on the expressway, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, the steering wheel began shaking and the car was almost unable to be controlled. …”

NHTSA complaint #11327631, filed 2020-06, 24,600 miles

“While driving on the interstate at 60mph, without warning the engine turned off. The dash went completely dark. No power, no steering. Drifted to shoulder. Put in park, turned key to off then on. Vehicle started. (no warning or service codes) replicated again about 10 mins later. On city street traveling 35 MPH without warning dash went dark and car shut off. Same procedure to start. (no warning or service codes) unknown what caused massive failure. No indicators.”

NHTSA complaint #11185508, filed 2019-03, 11,015 miles

“On i35 south bound just north of oseola ia. At 73 miles an hour something came loose on left front car took a hard left no control crashing into cable barrier in median. 3 people on board 2 front 1 rear. None can explain what happened it happened so fast. Left front wheel and axle were not found at the seen of the accident left front was completely gone. Only 4 airbags of the 10 on board deployed. Received onstar notifications on stability control system (stabilitrak}, antilock braking, engine and transmission system, and flat drivers side rear all at the same time.”

NHTSA complaint #11297324, filed 2020-01, 18,000 miles

“9/28/2024 abs light and traction control light came on my 2018 chevy Cruze LT along with steering assist reduced while driving home making car hard to steer above 50 mph and coming into curves Chevrolet needs to be made to recall and repair this problem, I have noticed a lot of Cruze owners having the same problem could be dangerous while driving without some previous indication or prior warranting.”

NHTSA complaint #11617114, filed 2024-09

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201898%
201763%
2016187%
2015249%
20149313%
20137413%
201210312%
2011487%

Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze

Engine
27 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Suspension
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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