2018 Chevrolet Cruze: Transmission slips
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 Cruze report: transmission slips. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 6,700 miles.
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints for the 2018 Cruze in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11718248 (filed 02/16/2026): “The steering started to shake. the car seat started to shake as well. it felt very unsafe, but there was no serious injury. john from feldman chevrolet in new hudson, michigan said that there is a "cylinder 1 misfire code". after the car started shaking, t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11682554 (filed 08/23/2025): “The car is making a whistling sound, the check engine light is on and it has low power. also wanting to stall…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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