The 2021 Chevy Cruze is the top compact car in our rankings. It has some really great features, like an easy ride and good gas mileage.
The debut of the second-generation Chevrolet Cruze in the United States took place on June 25, 2016. The car has grown in size, acquired modified electronics, received a new power unit, and began to look more modern.
The recommended transmission fluid type for your Chevrolet Cruze will depend on the model year and transmission type. Here are the general recommendations:
- For a 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze with automatic transmission: ACDelco Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
- For a 2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze with automatic transmission: ACDelco Dexron HP Automatic Transmission Fluid Equivalent.
- For a 2020-2022 Chevrolet Cruze with automatic transmission: ACDelco Dexron ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
- For a Chevrolet Cruze with manual transmission: ACDelco Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid.
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Chevy Cruze Transmission Fluid Capacity
| Transmission | Fluid capacity | Fluid type |
| M32 6-speed manual gearbox | 1.3 liters (1.5 quarts) | GLS38 |
| 6 speed 6T40 automatic gearbox | Total Fill 8.5 liters (8.9 quarts) | AF6 |
2016 2017 2018 2019 Chevy Cruze Transmission Fluid Capacity
| Transmission | Fluid capacity | Fluid type |
| M32 6-speed manual transmission | 1.8 liters (2 quarts) | GLS36 |
| 6 speed 6T40 automatic transmission | Total Fill 8.5 liters (8.9 quarts) | AF6 |
| 6 speed 6T30 automatic transmission | Total Fill 7.6 liters (8 quarts) | AF6 |
| 6 speed AF40-6 automatic transmission | Total Fill 7 liters (7.4 quarts) | SL036 |
Manual Transmission Fill Plug: 22 ft/lbs. Replace the fill plug with a new one.
Manual Transmission Drain Plug: 15 ft/lbs. Replace the fill plug with a new one.
In general, the new Chevrolet Cruze looks much more dynamic and aggressive than its predecessor. The radiator grille with cells, arrow-shaped headlights, and rapid contours give the car’s appearance lightness and grace.
The base for the Chevrolet Cruze will be a 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. It produces 153 horsepower at 5600 rpm and can accelerate the car to a hundred in 8.5 seconds.
In the basic configuration of the Chevrolet Cruze, the engine will be paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Still, it can also be equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, with which the declared consumption on the highway will be 5.8 liters per hundred kilometers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given the 2019 Cruze an overall safety rating of five out of five stars, with five stars in the frontal and side crash tests and four stars in the rollover test.
IIHS reflects this popularity: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave it a 5-star rating – Good — on both exams they conducted, while its Front Crash Prevention System only merits a Basic rating.
The Cruze has many good qualities for a small car. We recommend it to drivers who need power and can’t get around town in a sports car.
The Cruze seats five people in two rows. The interior of the cabin is attractive and incorporates soft-touch materials. The front seats are comfortable, with enough legroom for most adults. Headroom is also good in both rows of seats, but due to the sloping roofline, there’s less headroom backseat.
