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1G1BC5SM4J7196040 — 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Ls Auto — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2018 Chevrolet Cruze Ls Auto

Lot #40878518 · VIN 1G1BC5SM4J7196040

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2018 Chevrolet Cruze, Left Side, IAAI, VIN 1G1BC5SM4J7196040 · photo 1 of 17

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What does the damage type «Left Side» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #40878518

Final bid1 250 USD10% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 12 370 USDRepair estimate: 16 209 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine6 435 USD – 6 835 USD≈ 287 528 – 305 401 ₴

1 · Bid1 300 USD

2 · Auction fees & documents700 USD

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda1 170 USD – 1 570 USD

4 · Customs clearance1 915 USD

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine1 350 USD

Total6 435 USD – 6 835 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1G1BC5SM4J7196040 history

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IAAI

Jan 17, 2025

Sold

1 250 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Chevrolet Cruze 2018

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 109. Of these — crashes: 17, fires: 3.

Most-reported systems

Engine
27
Power Train
23
Electrical System
14
Service Brakes
13
Steering
9
Air Bags
8

Official recalls

Power Train
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
NHTSA campaign: 20V668000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
NHTSA campaign: 18V576000
Fuel System, Gasoline
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."