Chevrolet Cruze Generation 3 (2016–2019)

Chevrolet Cruze Generation 3 (2016–2019) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Chevrolet Cruze — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 2 2013–2015 —
Generation 3 2016–2019 —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Cruze

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Chevrolet 1.4L 4-cylinder 2011–2019 9 models 172
Chevrolet 1.8L 4-cylinder 2011–2015 24 models 50

About this generation

The second-generation Cruze began sales in North America in early 2016, delayed a year by engineering changes. The Cruze has a new external design with a new split grille front and a fastback-like sloping roofline from the Chinese version of the fastback. It is also powered by the 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing and torque. The 2016 Cruze comes equipped with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Capability features.

However, only one of their phone brands at any one time can be used. In January 2016, Chevrolet unveiled the five-door hatchback version of the North American Cruze at the North American International Auto Show. It went on sale in late 2016 as a 2017 model. Trim levels continue to be L, LS, LT (was combined into one trim level, as opposed to the previous 1LT and 2LT designations), and Premier (replacing the previous LTZ trim level as the top-of-the-line Cruze trim level).

Discontinued are the Eco and Diesel trim levels. All trim levels is equipped with a 1.4-liter EcoTec inline-four engine. Higher trim levels (LT and Premier) also offer features such as the "RS Sport Package". The base L only offers a six-speed manual transmission, while the Premier, on the other end of the spectrum, offers only a six-speed automatic transmission. The LS and LT trim levels offer either a six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed automatic transmission.

A new diesel-powered Cruze became available in 2017. It uses the 1.6-liter turbo-diesel also found in the 2018 Equinox, paired to either a nine-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. For 2019, the Cruze received a mid-cycle facelift, which made its debut in April 2018, along with restyled versions of the 2019 Camaro, Spark and Malibu. Changes for the Cruze for 2019 include the addition of a lower-priced LS model for the Cruze Hatchback, the deletion of the six-speed manual transmission option (all Cruze models, including the previous manual-only L, will come equipped with an automatic transmission), all-new third-generation MyLink Systems, and a revised RS Package for LT and Premier models.

The 2019 Cruze went on sale in November 2018. Before launching the Chevrolet Cruze as the Holden Astra in Australia, Holden engineers performed 100,000 kilometres of suspension and steering testing at the Lang Lang Proving Ground south east of Melbourne, Australia, tuning for Australian roads. A firmer more compliant ride and more responsive steering tune is the result. Other major changes over the international model included revised front and rear bumpers, which aim to give it a similar look to the Holden Astra Hatch.

Unlike the hatchback version, the sedan was offered in LS, LS+, LT and LTZ trim levels. All models are powered by a turbocharged direct injection engine with a power of at 5,600 rpm and torque of at 1,600–4,000 rpm mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. The Cruze in its most basic Latin American market configuration with four airbags and ESC received four stars for adult occupants and four stars for infants from Latin NCAP 2.0 in 2018.

A further improved Cruze in its most basic Latin American market configuration with six airbags and ESC received five stars for adult occupants and four stars for infants from Latin NCAP 2.0 in 2019. The new model was first announced for the Chinese market at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show and went on sale in August 2014. Based on the D2XX platform and designed by SAIC-GM, the Cruze J400 CN only sold for two years before the release of the international Cruze J400.

Source: Wikipedia — Chevrolet Cruze — Second generation (J400; 2016), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2016 529 $8,970 75% 103,709 mi
2017 1,135 $9,995 84% 96,867 mi
2018 705 $10,900 92% 86,001 mi
2019 277 $11,886 100% 87,907 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2017 2 201 Engine, Power Train, Electrical System
2018 3 109 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2019 2 20 Power Train, Engine, Service Brakes

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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