Used 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
- Price: $15,195
- Mileage: 106,239 miles
- Location: Columbus, OH
- VIN: 1G1BE5SM4J7223392
Used 2018 Chevrolet Cruze for sale in Columbus, OH — $15,195, 106,239 miles. The Cruze is a comfortable, quiet compact car that replaced the Cobalt. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
2018 Chevrolet Cruze at a glance
The 2018 Cruze sedan and hatchback continue with the 153-hp 1.4L turbo (about 29/40 mpg sedan automatic) and the 1.6L turbodiesel, now also offered in the hatchback. Some 2018-2019 Cruzes are in a recall for missing bolts on the transmission's stop-start accumulator, which can leak fluid, so confirm it by VIN.
- Engines: 1.4 liter turbo I4 153 hp 177 lb ft; 1.6 liter turbodiesel I4 137 hp 240 lb ft
- Transmissions: 6 speed manual; 6 speed automatic; 9 speed automatic diesel; 6 speed manual diesel
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 4 door sedan; 5 door hatchback
What changed:
- Diesel available on hatchback
- Some cars in stop start accumulator recall
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine and transmission by VIN; Stop start accumulator recall completion; Diesel aftertreatment and DEF if diesel; 1.4 liter turbo coolant and oil leaks; Engine stop start operation; Infotainment and smartphone integration; Check engine light and stored codes; Transmission shift quality or clutch wear; Suspension and tires; Brakes; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
- 1.4L Turbo Cooling-System and PCV/Oil Leaks (2011–2019)
The 1.4L turbo engine family is known for coolant leaks (water pump, thermostat housing, coolant outlet and hoses) and for PCV-system and valve-cover problems that cause oil leaks, a whistle at idle or lean codes, especially on first-generation cars. GM service information addresses PCV-related conditions on these engines.
What to do: Check coolant and look for oil or coolant residue; documented cooling-system or valve-cover repairs are a plus. - Transmission Stop/Start Accumulator Recall (2018-2019) (2018–2019)
Recall 20V-668 covers certain 2018-2019 Cruzes: the transmission stop/start accumulator end cap may be missing bolts, allowing transmission fluid to leak. Dealers inspect and replace the accumulator if needed, at no charge.
What to do: Confirm this recall is complete on a 2018-2019 Cruze. - Diesel Emissions Equipment and Maintenance (2014–2019)
Cruze diesels (2.0L in 2014-2015, 1.6L in 2017-2019) use a diesel particulate filter and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Short-trip driving, skipped maintenance or DEF/sensor faults can trigger warnings, reduced power or costly repairs. Diesel parts and repair expertise can be harder to find for this low-volume model.
What to do: Scan for emissions codes and review service records before buying a Cruze diesel. - Cruze Generation, Cruze Limited and Engine Disambiguation (2011–2019)
The 2016 model year includes both the redesigned second-generation Cruze and the first-generation Cruze Limited. Engines vary: 1.8L (2011-2016), 138-hp 1.4L turbo (2011-2016), 153-hp 1.4L turbo (2016-2019), and diesels in 2014-2015 and 2017-2019.
What to do: Confirm generation, engine and transmission by VIN before comparing prices or specs.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine, transmission and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies.
Chevrolet Cruze research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide