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#BS-2019-CHECRU-1A1D

2019 Chevrolet Cruze

Based on reports from 26 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
26
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
722
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 26 complaints, 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

battery smell when auto stop system restarts

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

radio turns on and off while driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

fuel pump failed

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

5 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain5 (19%)
Engine4 (15%)
Electrical3 (12%)
Speed Control2 (8%)
Brakes2 (8%)
Other1 (4%)
Visibility1 (4%)
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System1 (4%)

2019 Chevrolet Cruze: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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9
22
2
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5
24
4
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

18V576000Oct 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

20V668000Dec 2020

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Cruze is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Chevrolet Cruze vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

26

Class avg

122

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 26 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chevrolet Cruze Model Years

2019201820172016201520142013201220112010
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2019 Chevrolet Cruze: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze is related to the drivetrain, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze has 26 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Chevrolet Cruze problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Cruze problems start?
Based on 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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