Chevrolet Cruze reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Chevrolet Cruze is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 90 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 327 of 442, and 39.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (8.6% of tests).
Ranked 327 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 5,070 Chevrolet Cruzes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 39.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Chevrolet Cruze is 11% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
39.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,200
Typical age at test: 12 years
Chevrolet Cruze MOT failure rate by age
Most common Chevrolet Cruze MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken8.6% of tests
- Position lamp: not working6.9% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0% of tests
What the Chevrolet Cruze fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 17.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 13.1% | About average |
| Brakes | 10.0% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 7.5% | ▲ 2.0× as often |
| Tyres | 6.8% | About average |
| Visibility | 6.8% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 3.5% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.9% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Wheels | 0.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 0.5% | ▼ 80% less often |
What MPG does the Chevrolet Cruze do?
Official economy for the Chevrolet Cruze ranges from 36.2 to 62.7mpg across the 41 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2015). A typical petrol version manages 41.5mpg and a typical diesel 50.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Chevrolet Cruze?
Any Chevrolet Cruze first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Chevrolet Cruze registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £360 a year.
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Official figures for 41 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2015.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
36.2–62.7 mpg
CO2
117–184 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 1.7 VCDi (130PS) Station Wagon6MT · listed 2015 | Diesel | 62.7 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 2.0 VCDi (163PS) Station Wagon6AT · listed 2015 | Diesel | 45.5 mpg | 164g | £275 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 1.6 Station Wagon5MT · listed 2015 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 151g | £275 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 1.8 Station Wagon Auto6AT · listed 2015 | Petrol | 39.2 mpg | 170g | £325 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 1.7 VCDi (130PS) Station WagonManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 62.7 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 2.0 VCDi (163PS) Station WagonAutomatic · listed 2014 | Diesel | 45.5 mpg | 164g | £275 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 1.6 Station WagonManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 151g | £275 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 1.8 Station Wagon AutoAutomatic · listed 2014 | Petrol | 39.2 mpg | 170g | £325 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 1.7 VCDi (130PS) Stop/StartManual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 62.7 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 2.0 VCDi (163PS) AutoAutomatic · listed 2013 | Diesel | 45.5 mpg | 164g | £275 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 1.6Manual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 151g | £275 |
| Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013 1.8 AutoAutomatic · listed 2013 | Petrol | 39.2 mpg | 170g | £325 |
| Cruze MY2011 2.0VCDI (163PS) AutoA6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 175g | £325 |
| Cruze MY2011 2.0VCDI (163PS) Manual6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 147g | £225 |
| Cruze MY2012 1.7VCDi (130PS) Hatchback6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 62.7 mpg | 117g | £35 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 41 versions.
What a Chevrolet Cruze costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 41.5mpg…
- diesel, typical official 50.4mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Chevrolet Cruze is 11% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 90 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Chevrolet Cruze?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 8.6% of tests. It fails on exhaust and emissions and visibility more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Chevrolet Cruze do?
Official economy for the Chevrolet Cruze ranges from 36.2 to 62.7mpg across the 41 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2015). A typical petrol version manages 41.5mpg and a typical diesel 50.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Chevrolet Cruze?
Any Chevrolet Cruze first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Chevrolet Cruze registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £360 a year.
›How many Chevrolet Cruzes fail their MOT?
39.5% of Chevrolet Cruzes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Chevrolet Cruze combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.