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Buying a used 2018 Chevrolet Cruze? Check these 3 recalls first

3 NHTSA recalls · 109 owner complaints on file

Two critical recalls sit on this year: Cruze LS models that may leak gasoline after a rear crash, and a transmission fluid leak risk shared across GM brands; a weak rear brake recall is also open. Complaint numbers are heavy — 109 unverified NHTSA reports with 17 crashes, 7 injuries and 3 fires — led by engine, power train and a large unspecified group. Powertrain and fuel history deserve close attention.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. If it's an LS trim, confirm the fuel leak recall was completed and check for rear collision repair
3. Look under the car for transmission fluid leaks and confirm that recall
4. Test rear brake performance and review engine repair history
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze

What owners have reported to NHTSA

109 complaints filed for this model year, including 17 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• All Cruze recalls