Chevrolet Cruze VIN check & common problems
Decode any Chevrolet Cruze by its VIN and see free safety-recall and owner-complaint data, so you know what to check before you buy.
From NHTSA (US) records over 2011, 2015, 2019
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Safety rating
- Overall
- 5/5
- Frontal crash
- 5/5
- Side crash
- 5/5
- Rollover
- 4/5
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
NHTSA NCAP crash tests (US), 2019 model year
Fuel economy
- Combined
- 7.4 L/100km
- City
- 8.4 L/100km
- Highway
- 6.2 L/100km
EPA estimates (US), 2019 model year
What you can check on a Chevrolet Cruze
- Confirm whether the 12 open recall(s) on record were repaired
- Inspect the areas owners report most: Engine, Power Train
- Know the 1002 owner complaints filed over 2011, 2015, 2019
- Check the car matches its 5/5 NCAP crash-test rating
- Compare real-world economy against the rated 7.4 L/100km
- Always confirm the individual car by its VIN — model trends aren’t a guarantee
Importing a Chevrolet Cruze from the US?
American-market Chevrolet Cruzes are often cheaper at US auctions — but salvage titles, flood damage and odometer rollback are common on cars sold there. Decode the VIN and read the history before you buy or ship, then check the import steps and taxes for your country.
Chevrolet Cruze: frequently asked questions
Does the Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?
12 NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the Chevrolet Cruze (2011, 2015, 2019). Always check a specific car by its VIN for currently open recalls.
What are the most common Chevrolet Cruze problems?
Owners filed 1002 complaints with NHTSA over 2011, 2015, 2019. The most-reported areas are Engine, Power Train.
Is the Chevrolet Cruze safe?
The Chevrolet Cruze earned 5 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA (US) crash tests.
How economical is the Chevrolet Cruze?
EPA-estimated combined economy is about 7.4 L/100km, based on US testing.
Complaint and recall data: NHTSA (US). Same-generation EU models usually share these mechanical issues.