One of the lowest-complaint Cruze years
The 2018 Cruze has about half the model's average complaint rate. A few owners report stalling after auto stop and misfires.
Updated November 2026 · based on 109 owner complaints and 3 recalls
76 54% below the Cruze average
3 free to fix at a dealer
Every Cruze year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Stalling after auto stop
The car stalls or hesitates as auto stop restarts.
Fix: Software update $150 to $300
Electrical
Misfires
Check engine light and low power.
Fix: Plugs and coils $250 to $500
Engine
Recalls
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a...
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
- Confirm recalls 18V304, 18V576 and 20V668 show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2018 Cruze has 3 recalls on record, listed below.
- Watch the check engine light and test auto stop.An engine that cuts out while driving takes away power steering and brake assist. Driving in stop-and-go traffic is the best way to catch it on a test drive.34 of the 109 owner complaints about the 2018 Cruze involve stalling and the fuel system (31%).
Questions
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
One of the lowest-complaint Cruze years. The 2018 Cruze has about half the model's average complaint rate. A few owners report stalling after auto stop and misfires.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze have?
3 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Cruze problems?
Stalling after auto stop; Misfires.
Crash rating shown for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.