2017 Chevrolet Cruze: Alternator failed
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Cruze report: alternator failed. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 700 miles.
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints for the 2017 Cruze in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11691324 (filed 10/04/2025): “My head lights stopped working except the day time running lights. the high beams don’t work nor the actual head lights. they just went out.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11679586 (filed 08/09/2025): “The 3rd brake light is known to leak on chevy cars, which i found out when searching up the issues, which allows water inside trunk without your knowledge and does water damage to the battery and other electrical components that are located in the trunk that c…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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