Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 2009 Chevrolet Cruze cars on Dutch roads are the 1.8 petrol (104 kW, 139 hp) and 1.6 petrol (83 kW, 111 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 petrol | 104 kW 139 hp | 124 |
| 1.6 petrol | 83 kW 111 hp | 99 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
223 first registered in 2009 are on Dutch roads; 2% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €20,595.
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen159
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde137
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt66
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld62
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)57
- Band onvoldoende profiel55
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm44
- Stofhoes stuurinrichting beschadigd, dicht niet af34
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
148 cars built in 2009 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 82 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 278 of these cars first registered in 2009 took their annual MOT test. 59% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2009 the figure was 59%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 16.9% | 16.4% |
| Brakes | 14.7% | 10.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.7% | 18.7% |
| Visibility | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| Tyres | 7.6% | 7.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.5% | 5.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
2 2009 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10038344 | 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. *KB |
| 10038295 | GM: INFORMATION ON FIXING MULTIPLE SITUATIONS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *RM |
| 10038294 | 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 |
| 10038226 | GM: THERE MAY BE A LACK OF POWER OR A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)