Chevrolet Cruze problems by year
2016 Cruze vs. Cruze Limited: NHTSA lists the 2016 Chevrolet CRUZE (new generation) and CRUZE LIMITED (previous-generation design) as separate models. These pages cover the CRUZE; Cruze Limited recalls and complaints are not included, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Sources: NHTSA model list, 2016 Chevrolet.
| Year | Common issues | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 |
Top NHTSA complaint areas (2011–2019)
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1261 |
| Electrical System | 760 |
| Power Train | 679 |
| Unknown Or Other | 469 |
| Service Brakes | 382 |
| Steering | 375 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 370 |
| Air Bags | 259 |
Source: NHTSA complaints API, per model year (linked on each year’s issue pages).
Chevrolet Cruze problems by system (all years)
Systems with sourced problem pages in two or more model years. Pages list NHTSA owner complaints and CarComplaints.com reports for that year.
Transmission (7 model years)
- 2019: Power Train complaints (8 NHTSA reports)
- 2018: Transmission slips
- 2017: Power Train complaints (39 NHTSA reports)
- 2014: Not shifting properly
- 2013: Transmission went out
- 2012: Not shifting
- 2012: Transmission failure
- 2011: Transmission failure
- 2011: Transmission not shifting properly
Engine (4 model years)
- 2018: Engine failure
- 2018: Engine shuts off while driving
- 2017: Cracked piston
- 2017: Engine complaints (76 NHTSA reports)
- 2016: Check engine light on
- 2016: Dies while driving
- 2016: Engine complaints (108 NHTSA reports)
- 2015: Engine complaints (104 NHTSA reports)
- 2015: Turbo failure
A/C / heater (3 model years)
Electrical (3 model years)
- 2019: Battery smell when auto stop system restarts
- 2019: Radio turns on and off while driving
- 2017: Alternator failed
- 2013: Complete loss of electrical
Cooling system (2 model years)
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