2009 Chevrolet Cruze problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

2009 Chevrolet Cruze at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 Chevrolet Cruze recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 4

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. ALL 2014 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS.…

Bulletin PI-0011A · Latches/locks/linkages · Jun 2013

GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/3/12. *PE

Bulletin 09-09-40-001A · Seat Belts · Jan 2012

GM: INFORMATION ON FIXING MULTIPLE SITUATIONS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *RM

Bulletin 10-00-89-017C · Feb 2011

GM: THERE MAY BE A LACK OF POWER OR A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM

Bulletin SB-10-06-04-016 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2010

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CRUZE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Chevrolet Cruze

The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car produced by General Motors from 2008 through 2023. It was designated as a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011, and a station wagon in 2012. The Cruze replaced several compact models, including the Chevrolet Optra which was sold internationally under various names, the Chevrolet Cobalt sold exclusively in North America, and the Australasian-market Holden Astra.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

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Other Chevrolet Cruze model years

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2009 Chevrolet Cruze — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.