2018 Chevrolet Cruze service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased new in 2019 – 32k miles - Oil changes every 6 months. Lightly driven, no modifications, all original engine components and tune. Engine developed a significant miss. Several warnings on Stabilitrak, ABS, and P0300. Significant oil leak at front of engine, oil is splashed all over the…”
filed Jan 4, 2025
“The rear brakes are gouging the rotors on both wheels. The car has less than 26,000 miles on it. Front brakes are still in excellent condition and and car is having no problem with braking except there is noise. Have not yet talked with anyone at a dealer. There is no indication of any problem…”
filed Dec 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form…Campaign 18V576000 · Aug 30, 2018
Service Brakes problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 3 | 15% |
| 2017 Cruze | 18 | 9% |
| 2016 Cruze | 17 | 7% |
| 2015 Cruze | 17 | 7% |
| 2014 Cruze | 28 | 4% |
| 2013 Cruze | 45 | 8% |
| 2012 Cruze | 142 | 16% |
| 2011 Cruze | 61 | 8% |
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.