The service and repair manual for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze — 1.4L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.4L I4 — 85 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Premier Hatchback 4-Door · Premier Sedan 4-Door · Diesel Hatchback 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · Diesel Sedan 4-Door · LT Hatchback 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 165 complaints · 630 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 Cruze manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 586
- General Information 1,992
- Accessories & Equipment 6,148
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 498
- Body & Frame 1,863
- Brakes 852
- Restraints 465
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 262
- Electrical 3,867
- Suspension 238
- Engine Mechanical 1,331
- Transmission 218
- Engine Performance 4,314
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 Cruze
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › caliper · 18V576000A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 20V668000Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak.
Owners have filed 165 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 630 technical service bulletins for the 2018 Cruze. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 Cruze manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 Cruze?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 1.4L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the Premier Hatchback 4-Door, Premier Sedan 4-Door, Diesel Hatchback 4-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, Diesel Sedan 4-Door, LT Hatchback 4-Door, LT Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2018 Cruze problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 Cruze, covering service brakes, hydraulic, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2018 Cruze wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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