2019 Chevrolet Cruze problems and complaints
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The most-reported areas: Power Train (8), Engine (5), Electrical System (4).
Key takeaways
- 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 35% |
| Engine | 5 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% |
| Tires | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Cruze 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-05
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly displayed the "Park" light on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and shifted the vehicle into park to restart it. After restarting the vehicle, the parking brake became stuck, and the ...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-25
COMPONENT: Transmission control system / GM VT40 continuously variable transmission (CVT), RPO code MRG - a rare, fleet-only configuration for this model year, confirmed via the vehicle's factory build/RPO code list. WHAT HAPPENED: While stopped at a red light (engine idling just after an automatic stop-start restart,...
Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-01
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 diagno...
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More for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.