Product Description
16-Piece Complete Pillar Trim for 2016-2019 Cruze L and LS Sedans without Factory Chrome (PP56148)
PP56148 is one of two sixteen-piece pillar kits QAA catalogs for the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze sedan, and it is the one for the L and LS models. QAA's notes are specific: this kit is for cars with no factory chrome. It includes two front and two rear pillar pieces plus the front and rear triangle pieces, which makes it the most complete pillar coverage QAA offers for those trims.
L and LS versus LT
The twin kit, PP56149, also has sixteen pieces and covers the same areas, but QAA lists it for the LT model with factory chrome. The catalog draws the line by trim level and factory chrome, and that is the distinction to check before ordering. If your Cruze is an L or LS without factory chrome around the windows, PP56148 is the matching kit. If it is an LT with factory chrome, choose PP56149. The data does not describe the shape differences between the two, so compare the photos and call us if you are unsure.
What sixteen pieces cover
According to QAA's catalog, this kit includes the front pillar pieces beside the windshield, the rear pillar pieces behind the back door glass, and the front and rear triangle pieces. Triangle pieces are the small, three-cornered sections found near the corners of the side glass on many sedans. Including them closes the gaps a smaller kit would leave, so the frame around the windows is continuous.
The rest of the Cruze family
For comparison, QAA also lists PP56145 (4 pieces), PP56146 (8 pieces, with two rear pillar pieces), and PP56147 (12 pieces, with two front and two rear pillar pieces) for this sedan. Those three carry no trim-level restriction.
A word on why this matters on an L or LS. Cars without factory chrome around the glass have the plainest window line in the Cruze range, so they show the biggest change once steel goes on. Covering the pillars and triangles together turns that plain line into a full bright frame in one job.
Material
All sixteen pieces are made in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel and polished to a mirror shine. They are solid stainless, so the shine is in the metal rather than a plated coating.
Installation
Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs directly over the existing surface, with no removal of factory parts. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the vehicle surface. The triangle pieces are small, so clean those areas especially well. Lay all sixteen pieces out by location, dry-fit, then install them one post at a time. The Installation tab has the full process.
Fitment
QAA lists this kit for the Chevrolet Cruze 4-door sedan, 2016-2019, L and LS models. Model years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 are included. The Fitment tab shows the application exactly as cataloged.
Reference
The Specs tab lists part number PP56148, UPC 691821382354, the material, and piece count. Because trim level matters here, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 if you have any doubt about which sixteen-piece kit suits your Cruze.
PP56148 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP56148 |
| UPC | 691821382354 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 16 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Includes two front and two Rear Pillar pieces and the front and rear triangle pieces; No factory chrome |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze |
Fitment: PP56148
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cruze | 2016-2019 | 4-door, Sedan, L and LS Models |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze
- PP56145: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP56146: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP56147: 12-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP56149: 16-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 16 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: PP56148 Pillar Post Trim
Is PP56148 for my Cruze LT?
No. QAA lists PP56148 for the L and LS models with no factory chrome. The LT model with factory chrome uses PP56149.
What does the 16-piece kit include?
Two front and two rear pillar pieces plus the front and rear triangle pieces, per QAA's catalog notes.
Which years are covered?
The 2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze 4-door sedan, L and LS models.
How does it attach?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the vehicle.
What is it made of?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
How do I confirm my trim?
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and we will help you check.
