2018 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel LT Sedan Auto
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS package, 5-door hatchback in Kinetic Blue Metallic, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Cruze LTZ D2LC Modern Black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS package, 5-door hatchback in Kinetic Blue Metallic, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT Hatchback in Kinetic Blue Metallic, rear left 2024-06-30 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Chevrolet Cruze US interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel LT Sedan Auto is a 1.6-liter turbocharged sedan with an automatic 9-spd and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,420 MSRP and is rated at 37 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 31 mpg city and 47 mpg highway (37 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,420 |
| MSRP with Destination | $26,295 |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo Diesel |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 9-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 31 MPG |
| Highway | 47 MPG |
| Combined | 37 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel LT Sedan Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2018 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet CRUZE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 29, 2020 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V668000
Aug 30, 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V576000
May 10, 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V304000
109 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet CRUZE
Owner Complaints
109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet CRUZE (17 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Steering | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.