Key Fob Battery Change

After a few years of daily use, the coin cell battery inside the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of a second generation (2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) General Motors Chevy Cruze sedan can become weak or stop working entirely.

Check out my DIY tutorial for changing the battery (with the compatible replacement part number), by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Map Light Bulbs Change

If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console of your Cruze, take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Dome Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb located in the housing attached to the headliner above the rear passenger seats, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Cabin Air Filter Change

If the A/C system in your Cruze hasn't been working as well recently or the air coming out of the vents smells musty or moldy, you may need to clean or change the cabin air filter element in the HVAC blower motor housing.

To view my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Door Panel Removal

If you would like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your Cruze, you'll first need to take off the plastic interior door panels.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement aftermarket speaker sizes) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Windshield Wiper Blades

If you've been having difficulty seeing out of the front windshield window of your Cruze during a rain or snow storm, you may need to change the wiper blades. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the OEM wiper blade sizes in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left.

Tail Light Bulbs Change

The tail light housings on a second generation (2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) GM Chevy Cruze sedan contain the brake, rear turn signal, reverse and parking / side marker light bulbs.

(The newer model years are equipped with LED reverse, parking and side marker bulbs.)

Reverse & Parking Bulbs

The reverse (or "back-up") and rear parking light bulbs are located in a separate housing attached to the trunk lid of the newer model years of the Cruze.

Check out my DIY tutorial for changing either of the bulbs (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

Electrical Fuse Change

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical problem with your Cruze is to check for a blown fuse or a faulty relay in either the engine bay or interior passenger compartment electrical panels.

Take a look at my DIY directions for checking or changing a fuse by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Engine Air Filter Change

The engine air filter element for the General Motors LE2 1.4L turbocharged inline four cylinder engine should be checked or cleaned at every oil change and replaced at least every 45,000 miles (or 72,000 KM).

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Shift Lock Release

If you need to manually move your Cruze due to running out of gas, a stalled engine, a dead 12V battery or some other mechanical issue, check out my DIY tutorial for releasing the shift lock mechanism and moving the transmission's gear selector to "Neutral".

Headlight Bulbs Change

The headlight housings of a second generation (2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019) GM Chevy Cruze contain the dual filament combination low beam / high beam light bulb, the front turn signal light bulb and an LED front side marker and a strip of white LEDs that act as the parking light.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial for changing any of the bulbs (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image.

Spark Plugs Change

The spark plugs in a second generation (2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019) Chevy Cruze equipped with the LE2 1.4 liter turbocharged inline four cylinder engine should be changed every 60,000 miles (or 96,000 KM).

To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the OEM and compatible replacement aftermarket spark plug part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

Trunk Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb in the trunk of your Cruze, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Serpentine Belt Change

If you've been hearing a squealing, chirping or squeaking sound coming from the engine bay of your Cruze, you may need to change the serpentine accessory belt on the Ecotec LE2 1.4 liter turbocharged inline four cylinder engine.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Engine Oil Change

The best way to keep your Cruze running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter at least every 7,500 miles (or 12,000 KM) as specified in the owner's manual.

Check out my DIY oil change guide for the Ecotec LE2 1.4 liter turbocharged inline four cylinder engine (with the oil type, capacity and filter part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

MAF Sensor Change

If your Cruze has been exhibiting hard starting, rough idling, hesitating, surging, poor acceleration, hiccups, low fuel economy (lowered MPG), stalling, loss of power and misfiring, you may need to clean or change the mass air flow sensor.

To view my DIY directions for the procedure (with the OEM and compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left.

12V Battery Change

If you've been having difficulty starting the engine in your Cruze on a cold morning and the OEM 12 volt car battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it.

Check out my DIY instructions for accessing and changing the 12V battery (with the OEM group size and compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture located on the left side of this paragraph.

Front Brake Pads

If you've been hearing a scraping, grinding or squeaking sound coming from the front end of your Cruze when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to replace the front brake pads. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Rear Disc Brake Pads

The rear disc brake pads on a Cruze tend to last twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your unique driving conditions.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left.