Chevrolet Cruze 2018 Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall
Chevrolet is recalling 2018 Cruze models with a fuel leak risk after rear impacts that could cause fire. Owners must have a lock-ring installed by dealers to prevent vapor sensor damage.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Chevrolet is recalling 2018 Cruze vehicles that may leak gasoline after a rear-impact crash or rollover. This leak could cause a fire if near an ignition source. The fix involves installing a lock-ring on the fuel tank to protect the vapor sensor. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224656-chevrolet-cruze-2018-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224656-chevrolet-cruze-2018-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V304000
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“Chevrolet Cruze 2018 Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224656-chevrolet-cruze-2018-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V304000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V304000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel system may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash or rollover. This leak could ignite if it comes into contact with an ignition source like sparks or hot surfaces, creating a fire hazard.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS models with gasoline engines and tire inflator kits instead of spare tires are affected. Drivers who have experienced rear impacts or rollovers are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS has a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The recall started June 7, 2018, and applies to vehicles that may leak gasoline after rear impacts.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
Get Lock-Ring Installation
Dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank to shield the vapor pressure sensor from damage in rear-impact crashes.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V304000 (October 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.