Top LED Lighting Upgrades for the 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze
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Top LED Lighting Upgrades for the 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze

When Chevrolet introduced the Chevrolet Cruze in 2008, it quickly became a popular option for car buyers seeking great gas mileage, modern technology, and a 21st-century look. The spiritual successor to the Chevy Cobalt, the Cruze was designed as a domestic alternative to imported economy cars like the Honda Civic and Toyota Camry.

But as with most vehicles, buyers quickly identified some shortcomings with the Cruze. Though highly efficient and packed with modern tech, the 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze utilizes some very dated technology with regard to lighting. 

From the fog lights to the license plate lights, the 2011-2019 Cruze still rolls off the assembly light with old-school incandescent bulbs. The yellowish color of these bulbs simply doesn’t fit the overall aesthetic of the Cruze, and light output could certainly be improved!

Fortunately, Chevrolet made it simple to upgrade the Cruze’s lighting with LED bulbs. So, if you want better visibility and a fresh look for your 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze, keep reading to check out the most popular LED bulb replacements!


Diode Dynamics LED Fog Light Bulbs

Upgrading your 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze’s fog lights? Don’t settle for cheap LED bulbs from Amazon or eBay that may be prone to failure! Our SL1 and SLF LED Fog Light Bulbs are 100% designed and manufactured right here in St. Louis for maximum reliability. For the 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze, our LED Fog Lights are a drop-in upgrade!

Fog Light LEDs for 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze

SLF LED Fog Light Bulbs

SLF: Our H8-size SLF LED Fog Lights provide 780 lab-proven lumens. While there are other companies that claim to have fog light bulbs with a brighter output, they don't take into account the importance of focus. The SLF was engineered and extensively tested to mimic the focal point of your Cruze’s halogen fog lights, providing more usable light output, without causing any glare.

SL1 LED Fog Light Bulbs

SL1: Our H8-size SL1 LED Fog Lights provide a whopping 1630 tested lumens, making them one of the brightest LED fog lights for the 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze! Much like the SLF, the SL1 matches the factory halogen bulb's filament location, combining focused output with a huge increase in brightness. The result is significantly more visibility at night!

There’s no shortage of imported LED fog lights claiming to be the brightest. However, most of these bulbs haven’t actually proven how bright they are! To ensure accuracy, we’ve verified the SLF and SL1's light output in our St. Louis laboratory. Because our bulb's light output is proven and not a crude estimation, we can confidently say they are some of the brightest LED fog lights on the market!

Diode Dynamics Yellow LED Fog Lights

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To get the look you’re after, our H8-size SLF LED Fog Light Bulbs are available in a fresh 6000K cool white, and a truly unique 3000K pure yellow. Our H8-size SL1 LED Fog Light Bulbs are available in 6000K cool white. 


Diode Dynamics LED Tail Light Bulbs

Braking is safer when your tail lights are brighter! Whether you need 3157-size bulbs for your 2011-2015 model, or 7443-size bulbs for your 2016-2019 Cruze, our LED Tail Lights provide FAR more light output than stock. Our brightest LED tail light bulb, the XP80, delivers a whopping 510 test-proven lumens, making you much easier to spot when slowing down!

Rear Turn/Tail Light LEDs for 2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze

As with all Diode Dynamics lighting upgrades for the 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze, our 3157-size and 7443-size LED Tail Light Bulbs are designed and tested in-house for maximum reliability. In addition to being built with the highest quality components, we also back our LED tail lights for the 2011-2019 Cruze with a 3-year worry-free warranty.


How to Install 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze Tail Light & Backup LEDs | Diode Dynamics

Note: The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited can be upgraded with the same 3157-size LED Tail Light Bulbs as the 2011-2015 model.


Diode Dynamics LED Backup Light Bulbs

When reversing at night, better visibility is always a good thing! For more rear-facing light output for your 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze, check out our 921-size LED Backup Light Bulbs. Our brightest LED reverse light, the XP50, delivers 410 lumens of 6000K cool white light output!

Backup LEDs for 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

The best part? Our LED backup light replacement bulbs are a plug-and-play upgrade for the 2011-2019 Cruze! You’ll just remove your OEM halogen bulb, and our LED upgrades plug right in. Not only are they a functional upgrade, our LED backup lights also give your 2011-2019 Cruze a much more modern look.

Backup LEDs for 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

Note: The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback can be upgraded with our 7440-size LED Backup Light Bulbs.


Diode Dynamics Interior LED Bulbs

Few upgrades improve the  2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze more than ditching the yellowish incandescent interior lighting in favor of Diode Dynamics LED bulbs. From the map lights to the trunk and license plate lights, more light output and a clean, 21st-century look is a simple bulb swap away.

Map Light LEDs for 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze (pair)

At 92 lab-proven lumens, our 194-size HP5 LED Bulb is one of the brightest interior lighting upgrades for the 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze. In addition to being drastically brighter than stock, our LED interior bulbs are available in your choice of eight distinct colors, including cool white, pure white, natural white, warm white, blue, red, amber, and green!

Front Dome Light LED for 2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze (one)

As you would expect with Diode Dynamics, our LED interior lighting is built with the best components available, and backed by a 3-year warranty. To check out all the LED interior upgrades we offer for your Cruze, click here!

Trunk Light LED for 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze (one)


 

Fitment:

  • Fits all 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Chevrolet Cruzes

  • Fits all trim levels including 1LT Sedan, 2LT Sedan, Diesel Sedan, Eco Sedan, L Sedan, LS Hatchback, LS Sedan, LT Diesel Sedan, LT Fleet Sedan,LT Hatchback, LT Sedan, LTZ Sedan, Premier Hatchback, Premier Sedan

All Diode Dynamics LED bulb replacements for the 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze are proudly engineered and tested in St. Louis, Missouri. Additionally, we back every lighting upgrade we offer with a 3-year worry-free warranty! 


Want to see all the LED lighting we offer for your 2011-2019 Chevrolet Cruze? Click here! 

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