2018 Chevrolet Cruze
The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car, rated at 33 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 33
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $19,000
- Recalls
- 3
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Chevrolet |
|---|---|
| Model | Cruze |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.4 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 29 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 40 |
| Combined MPG | 33 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 267 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1900 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Cruze | 33 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Cruze | 37 MPG combined |
| Cruze | 32 MPG combined |
| Cruze | 37 MPG combined |
| Cruze Hatchback | 32 MPG combined |
| Cruze Hatchback | 35 MPG combined |
| Cruze Hatchback | 31 MPG combined |
| Cruze Hatchback | 35 MPG combined |
| Cruze Premier | 33 MPG combined |
| Cruze Premier Hatchback | 31 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 29 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 33 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 4% more efficient than the Cruze's class average.
- Amount financed
- $17,100
- Total interest
- $2,975
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≈ $1,218/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (3)
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION20V668000 · 2020-10-29
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER18V576000 · 2018-08-30
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE18V304000 · 2018-05-10
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze is EPA-rated at 33 MPG combined (29 city / 40 highway).
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze costs roughly $1,218 per year to fuel, or about $6,091 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC