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2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze recall: fuel system, gasoline

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on May 10, 2018. It covers about 111,966 vehicles.

vehicles affected
111,966
reported
May 10, 2018
owners notified
Jun 7, 2018
related complaints
59

Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.

Recall number 18V304000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 59 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 18V304000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze fuel system, gasoline?

Yes. Recall 18V304000, reported on May 10, 2018, covers about 111,966 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V304000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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