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2019 Chevrolet Cruze Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
17%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year.

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 am leasing this vehicle and it continues to have warning light on staring the vehicle engine power reduced as I'm driving and holds back vehicle and also airbag restraining system light continues also to be on. This is not normal wear and tear and I read previous years had this issue as well. This is still an issue concerning of my safety. Paying for inconvenience”

NHTSA complaint #11657080, filed 2025-04

“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 diagnosis, the water soaked the body wiring harness and damaged the Body Control Module (BCM) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) module. The problem initially presented through door-lock/electrical malfunctions. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761407, filed 2026-09

“Front window defrost loses function/power, where the front window fogs up and can't see road ahead. Vehicle must be fully restarted to re-engage the defrost function. Radio also has the same issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11428067, filed 2021-08

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019417%
20181413%
20173316%
20165924%
20155020%
201418727%
201312221%
201219623%
20119613%

Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze

Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology