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2018 Chevrolet Cruze recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 29, 2020report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 Chevrolet Cruze recall campaigns

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 20V668000 dated October 29, 2020.
Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
October 29, 2020
Potential units
194,105campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

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.

Owner notification: December 15, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
August 30, 2018
Potential units
210,628campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: October 11, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V304000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
May 10, 2018
Potential units
111,966campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Owner notification: June 7, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 Chevrolet Cruze campaign records are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Power Train (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Power Train1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 7 model-year reports for the Chevrolet Cruze, spanning 2011–2018; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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