2019 Chevrolet Cruze — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze

The 2019 Cruze with the 1.6L turbo diesel gets 38–40 mpg highway, which means owners stretch a tank to 450+ miles and fill up maybe every two weeks. The six-speed automatic transmission in the diesel version is smooth and doesn't hunt for gears on the highway like earlier generations did. Fuel economy that good cuts your gas bill nearly in half versus a comparable gasoline sedan, so a teacher or nurse actually notices the savings every month.

Common complaints and known issues

The infotainment touchscreen becomes sluggish or freezes between 40k and 70k miles, forcing a reboot at a stoplight. Transmission shudder on the 1.4L turbo gas model shows up around 50k–90k miles during light acceleration, often costing $1,500–$2,500 to repair. Water intrusion into the taillight housing causes condensation and bulb corrosion by 60k miles. A handful of NHTSA complaints cite steering column creaking and battery drain after parked overnight.

Typical asking price

Under 80k miles: $12,500–$15,200. 80k–120k miles: $9,800–$12,000. Over 120k miles: $7,500–$9,500. Diesel models command a $1,500–$2,200 premium over gas equivalents at the same mileage. LT trims (cloth, smaller wheel package) undercut Premier (leather, 17-inch wheels) by about $1,000. High-accident-history or flood-salvage titles knock off 25–35 percent.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.