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2019 Chevrolet Cruze: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

2recalls
22complaints
4crashes reported
1fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train7 · 32%
  • Engine5 · 23%
  • Service Brakes3 · 14%
  • Electrical System3 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other2 · 9%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance2 · 9%
  • Air Bags2 · 9%
  • Vehicle Speed Control2 · 9%
  • Electrical System (Air) Bags1 · 5%
  • Seat Belts1 · 5%

What owners report

Power Train

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, foot on brake only, no accelerator input), the check engine light came on along with an unusual mil

Electrical System,Air Bags,Unknown Or Other

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 suppleme

Service Brakes,Forward Collision AvoidanceCrash

The brakes system didnt seem to be stopping properly almost as if i had to push really hard on the brakes to get the car to stop. finally today, i was 1.6 car lengths behind another vehicle whom slammed their brakes on for no reason and i had to do so as well. my car would not stop, the brakes would not work causing a major accident.

Power Train,Engine

For a year i have had my car to the shop multiple times due to a musty smell inside my car. i have never been able to find any fluids or moisture inside the car, however, the inside of my windshield tends to get a weird film on it, i am constantly cleaning to keep visibility especially at night. none of the mechanics that i have taken it to were able to figure it out, and most of them could not smell the musky smell

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Chevrolet Cruze 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cruze. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.