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What 20 owners told NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Limited

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (20)Crash / fire / injury (4)Transmission & drivetrain (6)Engine (5)Brakes (3)Electrical system (3)Airbags (2)Driver assistance (2)Speed control (2)Visibility & wipers (2)Backup camera & sensors (1)Fuel system (1)

3 of 20 complaints match · Electrical system · clear filters

Apr 27, 2025Electrical systemSeat beltsEngine

I am leasing this vehicle and it continues to have warning light on staring the vehicle engine power reduced as I'm driving and holds back vehicle and also airbag restraining system light continues also to be on. This is not normal wear and tear and I read previous years had this issue as well. This is still an issue concerning of my safety. Paying for inconvenience

NHTSA ODI 11657080

Jun 4, 2024Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemDriver assistance

The vehicle needs the transmission bolts replaced has a recall need repaired as as possible. The automatic transmission jerk

NHTSA ODI 11592522

Aug 6, 2021Electrical system

Front window defrost loses function/power, where the front window fogs up and can't see road ahead. Vehicle must be fully restarted to re-engage the defrost function. Radio also has the same issue.

NHTSA ODI 11428067

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Limited verdict →