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2018 Chevrolet Cruze

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

7.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,201

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020520 · manufacturer campaign N202313440

29 October 2020

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2019–2020 · Encore 2020 · Lacrosse 2018–2019 · XT 6 2020 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the start-stop accumulator in the transmission may be missing bolts. As a result, transmission fluid could leak and eventually cause the transmission to stop working. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.

Why it matters

A transmission fluid leak onto a hot surface can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission start-stop accumulator. It will be replaced if any bolts are found missing.

22,911 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018461 · manufacturer campaign 18279

30 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Lacrosse 2018–2019 · XTS 2018–2019 · Bolt Ev 2018 · Cruze 2018–2019 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.

19,385 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2018251 · manufacturer campaign 18159

11 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: Cruze 2016–2018

What is wrong

Certain models equipped with a tire inflator kit may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 301 – Fuel System Integrity. The company’s internal testing indicates that, under certain conditions in a rollover following a severe rear-impact crash, a sensor attached to the fuel tank may contact the rear floor panel, and possibly cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that shields the vapour pressure sensor.

3,197 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 84% of 129 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
166 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze at 7.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 166 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,201 in fuel, producing roughly 3,280 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.