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Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, Spark, SS and Buick Regal Coilovers

This page covers Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, Spark, SS and Buick Regal coilovers, plus the other GM cars that do not have a page of their own, from the 1985 Nova to the 2022 Bolt EV. We carry twenty-two kits from BC Racing, KW, Bilstein and Ksport, including one for the Pontiac Sunfire.

Not sure if your car is gas or diesel, or a GS? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Green Chevrolet SS sedan lowered on coilovers in a drag strip staging lane in the early evening
Compacts, EVs and one V8
Chevrolet and Buick

Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.

Jump to one of the ten model groups

Three things to check in the kit names

Most of these cars have one kit. The notes for each car say what to check.

Engine and axle

Ksport's kit for the first Cruze is named for the diesel and Z-Link rear.

Exclusions

Some Regal and Malibu kits are not for the GS or for cars with chassis control.

Swift notes

"Swift Front Only" or "Swift Rear Only" is in six BC kit names.

BC Racing coilovers for GM compacts and sedans

Thirteen BC kits in five series

BC Racing makes its kits for the Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, Spark, Aveo, Cavalier, Volt, Bolt EV, SS, Caprice and Nova and the Buick Regal in five series only: BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US. ER comes on the SS and Caprice kits, and ZX on the Caprice only.

See all BC Racing coilovers The rear-drive sedans

Which BC series each car can get

Here is which BC series you can get for each car.

BR and DS

BR has one damping knob with 30 clicks. DS adds a digressive piston for firmer body control. Every kit here comes in DS except the Aveo, Nova and Regal.

RM

RM is an inverted (upside-down) monotube for MacPherson struts. You can get it on the Cavalier, Volt and Bolt EV.

ER and ZX

ER, with its separate oil reservoir, comes on the SS and Caprice kits. ZX, BC's most track-tested series, comes on the Caprice.

KW, Bilstein and Ksport kits for these cars

Most of their kits are for the Cruze. Call 1-800-460-9106 to compare.

KW

KW makes kits for the first-generation Cruze, the Cavalier and the Pontiac Sunfire.

Bilstein

Bilstein has two kits for the first Cruze: the B12 Pro-Kit and the B14 PSS Kit.

Ksport

Ksport has two Cruze kits, plus kits for the Regal and the 2013 to 2015 Malibu.

Three example cars and their kits

2015 Chevrolet SS

BC's Chevy SS coilovers fit this sedan.

Kits to look at: BC 2014-2017 SS RWD (Swift Front Only)
2014 Cruze 1.4L, gas

These kits for the first Cruze are not limited to the diesel.

Kits to look at: BC 2009-2015 Cruze FWD (Swift Rear Only), KW 2011-2015 Cruze, 1.4L, 1.8L, 2.0L Diesel, Bilstein 2011-2015 Cruze B12 Pro-Kit or 2011-2017 Cruze B14 PSS Kit
2020 Bolt EV

BC makes a kit for the Bolt EV.

Kits to look at: BC 2017-2022 Bolt EV FWD

Every Chevrolet and Buick coilover kit we carry, model by model

We start with the rear-drive sedans, then the compacts, plug-ins and older cars.

Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.

The rear-drive sedans

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BC Racing coilover kit for the 2011 to 2017 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2011 to 2017 Chevrolet Caprice PPV. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: There are two BC kits. Both are RWD and both say "Swift Front Only". The SS kit comes in BR, DS or ER. The Caprice kit, named "Caprice PPV" (the police model), also comes in ZX.

First Cruze, with the most kits

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BC Racing coilover kit for the 2009 to 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2009 to 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: This car has the most kits. BC's FWD kit says "Swift Rear Only" and comes in BR or DS. KW's kit is listed for the 1.4L, 1.8L and 2.0L Diesel. Bilstein makes a B12 Pro-Kit and a B14 PSS Kit, and the B14 also says "Fits 2016 Cruze Limited". Ksport's kit says "Diesel Engine, Z-Link Rear Model", so ask us before ordering it for a gas car.

Buick Regal and Chevrolet Malibu

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Good to know: BC's kit is named "Regal Turbo FWD (Excl. GS)" and comes in BR. Ksport's Regal kit "Excludes GS and/or Models Equipped With Chassis Control", and its 2013 to 2015 Malibu kit "Excludes Models Equipped With Chassis Control". Call and read us your VIN so we can check.

All ten groups side by side

Group Years What decides the kit BC Racing series
SS and Caprice 2011 to 2017 Model BR, DS, ER, ZX
Cruze, 2016 2016 to 2019 One kit per brand BR, DS
Cruze, 2009 2009 to 2017 Engine and rear axle (Ksport); Bilstein kit type BR, DS
Sonic 2012 to 2020 One kit BR, DS
Spark 2010 to 2022 Years BR, DS
Volt and Bolt EV 2016 to 2022 Model BR, DS, RM
Aveo 2007 to 2011 One kit BR
Cavalier and Sunfire 1995 to 2005 One kit per brand BR, DS, RM
Regal and Malibu 2011 to 2017 Model; chassis control (Ksport) BR
Nova 1985 to 1988 One kit BR

Before you buy: what Cruze owners run into

Here is what Cruze owners run into most, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what it means for your Chevrolet Cruze coilovers.

Front knock from struts or sway bar links
First gen Cruze, 2011 to 2016 (bulletin: early 2012 Cruze, 2012 Volt)

GM bulletin PI0645C covers a low speed knock or pop from the front struts on early 2012 Cruze and Volt cars, and replaces struts and springs. One Cruze owner says the clunk came back after new struts and stopped once worn plastic sway bar links were replaced. New coilovers will not quiet a worn link.

Before you install: When the front struts come out, check the sway bar end links for play and replace them if the plastic sockets are worn.

Rear rattle from a loose shock bumper
First generation Cruze, 2011 to 2015

GM bulletin 15-03-09-001 says a rear rattle or clunk over bumps can come from the rear shock's upper bumper coming loose on the shock rod. The fix is to replace only the bumper. A rear rattle on a stock Cruze does not by itself mean the shocks are worn out.

Before you install: If you hear a rear rattle, check the rear shock upper bumpers before the install. When fitting coilovers, make sure the bump stops sit firmly on the shaft.

The Cruze story

Built in Lordstown, Ohio

GM's September 8, 2010 release marked the start of Cruze production: "The first vehicles for delivery to buyers were driven off the line at GM's Lordstown, Ohio plant".

  1. 2010
    Cruze productionThis date comes from the GM release above.

Questions about the diesel Cruze, SS, Regal GS and ZX

My Cruze is a gas car. Does the Ksport kit fit?

Ksport's 2010 to 2015 Cruze kit is named "Diesel Engine, Z-Link Rear Model". Call us before ordering it for a gas Cruze. BC, KW and Bilstein make other Chevy Cruze coilovers for those years.

Which kit fits the 2016 Cruze Limited?

Bilstein's B14 PSS Kit does. Its name says "Fits 2016 Cruze Limited".

Do you carry Chevrolet SS coilovers?

Yes. BC's 2014 to 2017 SS RWD kit fits. It is marked "Swift Front Only" and comes in BR, DS or ER.

My Regal has electronic chassis control. Which kit fits?

Ksport's Regal kit is not for cars with it. BC's kit is named "Regal Turbo FWD (Excl. GS)" and says nothing about chassis control. Call us with your VIN.

Which BC kit here comes in ZX?

Only the 2011 to 2017 Caprice PPV kit does.

Is the Malibu covered for other years?

We only carry a 2013 to 2015 kit, from Ksport. Call us about other years.

Chevrolet and Pontiac pages

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a Cruze you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Cruze. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Cruze is lower. Cobalt, HHR and Saturn IonThe Cobalt and its relatives. Chevrolet CamaroRear-drive coupe. Pontiac G8Another rear-drive GM sedan. BC Racing for ChevroletBC's Chevrolet kits.
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