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Chevrolet Cruze Transmission Fluid
Which transmission fluid the Chevrolet Cruze uses by model year and transmission, and how to check the level.
Quick answer
DEXRON-VI on the automatic (2011 and 2019 owner's manuals). The 2019 manual lists CVT fluid for the ECO automatic — check which transmission your car has. Dipstick: No. The 2011 and 2019 owner's manuals say the car is not equipped with a transmission fluid level dipstick. Manual-transmission Cruzes use a different fluid — see your manual. Fill capacity and change interval depend on your exact year, engine and transmission, so they are not listed here — use your owner's manual.
Updated October 24, 2026
Fluid specifications
- Fluid (confirm for your year)
- DEXRON-VI on the automatic (2011 and 2019 owner's manuals). The 2019 manual lists CVT fluid for the ECO automatic — check which transmission your car has
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic (or manual)
- Capacity and interval
- Not listed — varies by year, engine and transmission. See your owner's manual.
- Dipstick
- No
- Applies to
- 2011–2019
Official documents checked for this page
These cover only the model years named above, not every configuration.
This is general guidance for the Chevrolet Cruze. Always confirm the exact fluid spec and capacity for your model year in the owner's manual before servicing. Official source: Chevrolet manuals and guides.
How to check it
Because the Chevrolet Cruze is sealed, the fluid is checked from underneath at the fill/level plug with the vehicle level and the fluid at a specified temperature. See our step-by-step guides:
Frequently asked questions
What type of transmission fluid does the Chevrolet Cruze use?+
For the Chevrolet Cruze: DEXRON-VI on the automatic (2011 and 2019 owner's manuals). The 2019 manual lists CVT fluid for the ECO automatic — check which transmission your car has. Always confirm the exact specification for your model year in the owner's manual before topping up or changing fluid — using the wrong fluid can damage the transmission.
Does the Chevrolet Cruze have a transmission dipstick?+
Most Chevrolet Cruze models are sealed and do not have a transmission dipstick, so the fluid is checked from a fill/level plug at a specified temperature.
How often should Chevrolet Cruze transmission fluid be changed?+
The interval depends on your model year, transmission and how the vehicle is used, so we do not publish a single number for the Chevrolet Cruze. Your owner's manual or maintenance schedule gives the interval, usually with a shorter one for severe service such as towing, extreme heat or stop-and-go driving.
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