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Chevrolet Cruze Limited: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2019 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2019 (89/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2019 89 · 2016 81 · 2017 79 · 2018 76

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

201989/100
Buybest year

20 complaints · 2 recalls

201876/100
Buy

109 complaints · 3 recalls

201779/100
Buy

201 complaints · 2 recalls

201681/100
Buy

240 complaints · 0 recalls

201564/100
Caution

251 complaints · 4 recalls

201451/100
Caution

698 complaints · 10 recalls

201367/100
Caution

585 complaints · 5 recalls

201259/100
Caution

864 complaints · 7 recalls

201159/100
Caution

731 complaints · 7 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2019?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Limited’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

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The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Cruze Limited as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.