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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1BE5SM7J7••••••2018 Chevrolet CRUZE
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2018 Chevrolet CRUZE build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
105on the model
54builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 2Tires 1Power Train 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashfireOct 2019
I was travelling on the interstate at about 50 mph when traffic came to a sudden stop. I slammed on my brakes in plenty of time, but I rear-ended the van in front of me. At the time I thought I must have skidded into the van, but looking at the collision site later, there were…
Power TrainFeb 2026
The steering started to shake. The car seat started to shake as well. It felt very unsafe, but there was no serious injury. John from Feldman Chevrolet in New Hudson, Michigan said that there is a "Cylinder 1 misfire code". After the car started shaking, the engine light came…
TiresNov 2021
The tires installed August 2020 were 205/55R16 from GoodYear. They were the All Season Assurance Tires. They had travelled about 10,000 miles since install. On November 26, on I 95 SB near mile marker 3 (near GA state line), tread flew past wife’s window and the TPMS system…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2021
Auto Start-Stop failed. I was in heavy traffic in 90 degree heat with the air on max. Stopped at a light so engine turned off. When light turned green I pressed on the gas and my 2018 Chevy Cruz did not start!! I could have gotten rear ended because I was holding up traffic on…
Service BrakescrashDec 2020
I go to brake at a light, and I release my foot of the break . And my car stalled. I put into park. Than put it back in drive and I tried to accelerate and my car didnt budge... I had to turb my car on and off for it to work again... This has been happening
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1BE5SM7J7170798 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.