Chevrolet Cruze 2016–2019 · Maintenance schedule & cost to maintain

GM's oil life system sets this, not a fixed mileage. Change within 600 miles of CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON and at least once a year. GM prints no separate severe oil number. Gas 1.4L: 4.2 qt with filter, dexos1 5W-30 in the 2016-2017 books, full synthetic dexos1 0W-20 in 2018-2019. Diesel: dexos2 5W-30, 5.3 qt.

GM rotates the tires every 7,500 miles on both charts. GM recommends replacing worn tires as a set of four, since braking and handling can suffer when they are not replaced together. This is a compact commuter car, so an all-season tire in the original size fits the job. If uneven wear continues after a rotation, GM says to check the alignment.

Not a GM mileage item. GM lists pulling, poor handling or unusual tire wear as signs it needs adjusting. Get one with every set of new tires and after strut, control-arm or steering work, or part of that money wears off unevenly. An alignment that will not hold points at worn control-arm bushings, see the wear items bucket.

GM replaces it every 22,500 miles or two years, whichever comes first, on both charts. GM says heavy traffic, poor air quality, high dust or allergens can call for sooner changes, as can weak airflow, window fogging or odors. The part number changed inside the generation, so buy by year.

Diesel only. GM replaces the fuel filter every 30,000 miles or two years on both charts, and says it may need it sooner with biodiesel, severe dust, off-road driving or long towing. GM also says to drain water from the filter when WATER IN FUEL - CONTACT SERVICE shows, or at least once a year.

GM replaces it every 45,000 miles or four years on both charts, and inspects it at each 7,500-mile service. The 2016 and 2019 books add: in dusty conditions, inspect it at each oil change. The gas 1.4L and the diesel take different filters.

GM's severe chart changes it every 45,000 miles. Its normal chart has no change through 150,000. Severe per GM: mainly heavy city traffic in hot weather, hilly or mountain driving, frequent towing, high-speed driving, or taxi, police or delivery use. No dipstick, and GM calls the check a dealer job. DEXRON-VI.

Manual cars only. The 2019 book lists no manual. GM's severe chart changes the fluid every 45,000 miles, and its normal chart has no change. GM says the level needs no checking since only a leak loses fluid, and specifies GM manual transmission fluid, part 19259104.

Gas 1.4L only, the diesel has none. GM replaces the plugs and inspects the coil boots every 60,000 miles on both charts. Gap 0.024-0.028 in. GM's books list ACDelco 41-153 (GM 12673527) for 2016-2018 and 41-157 (GM 12686362) in 2019, so buy by model year.

GM's 2019 book replaces the hood and body lift support gas struts at 75,000 and 150,000 miles, on both charts. The 2016-2018 books only have you check each strut's hold-open ability at the 7,500-mile service. A hood or hatch that will not stay up is the sign, on any year.

Diesel only. GM's 2019 book replaces the timing belt, idler pulley and tensioner at 90,000 miles on both charts. The 2017 and 2018 books print no timing belt row for the same 1.6L diesel (VIN code E), so ask a dealer. GM's 2019 book is the only source found for this number.

GM sets no mileage. It lists steering wheel vibration, bounce or sway when braking, longer stops and uneven tire wear as signs. Worn struts wear tires unevenly even with a correct alignment, so budget an alignment right after new struts. Typical life is 50,000-100,000 miles.

No GM interval, its 7,500-mile service includes a visual check of suspension parts. Worn bushings let the wheel move under load, so a fresh alignment will not hold. Typical life is 70,000-120,000 miles, 50,000-80,000 on rough roads, and rubber ages out at 8-10 years on a low-mileage car. Cost shown is a full control arm.

No GM interval. Rubber and fluid-filled mounts wear with age and torque, typically 80,000-150,000 miles, sooner in stop-and-go use. A torn mount lets the engine rock, which loads the other mounts, exhaust joints and hoses. Signs: a clunk shifting into drive or reverse, vibration at idle in gear, lurch on throttle.

GM inspects the drive belt at 150,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first, on both charts, and replaces it only if frayed, cracked or damaged. GM also says a squeak or cracking means it may need replacing sooner. The gas and diesel engines use different belts.

Calendar only, no mileage. GM replaces brake fluid every five years in the 2016, 2017 and 2019 books. The 2018 book keeps five years for automatics and sets three years for manual cars, whose clutch shares the fluid. Both charts carry the same row, so there is no separate severe interval. DOT 3.

GM drains and refills the cooling system every 150,000 miles or five years, whichever comes first, on both charts. At average mileage the five years arrives first. DEX-COOL only, 50/50 with clean water. The listed capacity changes by year, so the shop should fill to your book: gas 1.4L 7.7 qt in 2016, 6.2 qt in 2017-2018, 6.4 qt in 2019.