2018 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Coming to a stop sign or red light the car won’t accelerate or will go in traction control making it difficult to move or not accelerate. Had 2-3 fuel leaks this year also having problems to keep the car going sometimes the max speed it will go is 20-40 miles n won’t go up unless u keep letting it…”
filed May 9, 2026
“Unknown. The car seems to stall or slip when accelerating as is misfiring. It cuts off in the middle of the streets after coming out of auto stop mode. Pcv valve keeps popping up as issue. I had the pcv changed o2 sensors checked cleaned throttle body and air filter changed. The car still gives…”
filed Mar 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 5 | 25% |
| 2017 Cruze | 73 | 36% |
| 2016 Cruze | 100 | 40% |
| 2015 Cruze | 98 | 39% |
| 2014 Cruze | 216 | 31% |
| 2013 Cruze | 210 | 36% |
| 2012 Cruze | 267 | 31% |
| 2011 Cruze | 257 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.