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2019 Chevrolet Cruze

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Cruze.

The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze is a sedan that employs a 4.2‑quart 0W‑20 oil system and an engine. Its power‑train has been the focus of 20 owner complaints and two recalls, a level of issues that is far below the peak 864 complaints recorded in 2012 yet still higher than the minimal 2 complaints of the model’s earliest year. Consequently, the 2019 Cruze sits within a relatively stable segment of the 2010‑2019 reliability span.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R AGM VRLA battery is required. Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R AGM VRLA battery is required. Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · 800 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire size195/65R15 91HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25206377 alt 55593191
Engine air filter	13367308 alt 39030321
Fuel filter	13539108
Spark plug	12683541
Battery	88864542
Front wiper blades	39102794 alt 39102793
Serpentine belt	12638808 alt 55571050
Thermostat	12649163 alt 55579985
Cabin air filter	13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	183.9 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	57.5 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	2756 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.4 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cruze of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.6–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 2016 LT Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2018	TD RS Hatchback 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4	8.20 sec	16.50 sec	137 hp	FWD
2018	TD Sedan 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4	8.20 sec	16.40 sec	137 hp	FWD
2018	TD RS Hatchback 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4	8.40 sec	16.50 sec	137 hp	FWD
2017	Premier Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-4	7.70 sec	16.00 sec	153 hp	FWD
2017	LT RS Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	153 hp	FWD
2017	LT TD Sedan 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4	8.00 sec	16.30 sec	137 hp	FWD
2017	LT RS Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.30 sec	16.40 sec	153 hp	FWD
2017	LT RS Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.40 sec	16.40 sec	153 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6T35
Brake Fluid	Dot 3
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	Ethylene Glycol DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant Capacity	6.4 qt
Engine Coolant	Ethylene Glycol DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant Capacity	7.0 qt
Engine Oil	0W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	71 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	80 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Instructions	Use New Cylinder Head Bolts.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	24.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)	800 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.024-.028 in
Spark Plug Torque	13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50.0-94.0
RPM	43.0-58.0 @ Idle rpm
Engine Compression	Cranking Speed
Engine Oil Pressure	29-36 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	@1500 RPM 100°C rpm
Engine Oil Pressure	260
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 30; Rear: 30
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 4.4; Rear: 4.4
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .906; Rear: .315
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: NS; Rear: .322
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout	.0016

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30°-45°

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0°, Step 3: 185.0

111 ft. lbs

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

90°

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°.

18 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°.

33 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	240 degrees	240 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 240°.

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°, Step 4: Turn 90°.

37 ft. lbs

Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°

44 ft. lbs

Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0, Step 2

22 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°, Step 3: 15°.

44 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°.

37 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 mi	Windshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 mi	Hood Hinge (inspect)
Every 90,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Idler Pulley (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 model year represents the culmination of a steady reliability improvement arc for the Chevrolet Cruze, with federal complaints dropping to just 20 units—down from 109 in 2018 and a fraction of the 864 complaints logged during the 2012 peak. Recalls similarly declined to only two campaigns, compared to seven in both 2011 and 2012, while technical service bulletins fell to 725 from a high of 1,919 in 2014. This positions the 2019 model at the terminal end of the generation’s lifecycle with the lowest complaint volume in the dataset, suggesting most design issues had been addressed through running changes. While the data does not specify root causes for the remaining complaints—primarily distributed across powertrain, airbag, and brake systems—the minimal fire and crash complaint counts (one and four respectively) indicate no emergent safety pattern. Given its position at the bottom of a declining trend line with markedly fewer owner-reported issues and half the recall exposure of 2018, 2019 stands out as the most statistically favorable model year to purchase within this generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

725

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train3

Power Train,Engine2

Air Bags2

Service Brakes2

Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Electrical System,Seat Belts,Engine1

Engine1

Power Train,Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V668000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 29/10/2020

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… 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…

18V576000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperReported 30/08/2018

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 725 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D	2026-03-02	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIT6425C	2026-01-16	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 4.2 qt Engine oil filter 25206377 Engine air filter 13367308 Fuel filter 13539108 Spark plug 12683541

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Cruze take?

4.2 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Cruze have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.