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Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

250

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

1,324

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

14

Crashes

19

Fires

6

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Cruze Limited

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Operating state

99

Engine behavior

87

Reporting mechanism

83

Condition issue

63

Thermal issue

43

Fluid issue

38

Performance issue

34

Noise

24

Driver assistance issue

23

Safety restraint issue

22

Access/entry issue

18

Powering on/off behavior

17

Steering behavior

16

Braking behavior

15

Starting behavior

15

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

14

Vibration/harshness

14

Infotainment behavior

13

Safety restraint behavior

13

Electrical issue

12

HVAC behavior

9

Smell

9

Lighting behavior

6

Recent change

5

Communication/network issue

2

Ride/handling behavior

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Sep 17, 2026


I am filing this complaint due to repeated mechanical and safety problems with my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The vehicle has had ongoing acceleration problems, including times when it would not accelerate properly even with the A/C on its lowest setting. The turbocharger has needed to be replaced multiple times, yet acceleration problems have continued. I have also had oil lines randomly snap and spray oil from the vehicle. Other issues include a passenger-side seatbelt that does not work…

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 27, 2026


car has been overheating run while i take the keys out doors will lock with keys in the ignition lots of lights will come on car will slow way down constantly adding antifreeze in it heat and air will stop working i have had trouble ever since i bought this a year ago

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 24, 2026


Manufacturer: General Motors / Chevrolet Vehicle: 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT (VIN: [XXX]) Corporate Case Number: XXX Nature of Dispute: Premature mechanical failure of a major drivetrain assembly and administrative bad faith. Factual Timeline: Initial Failure & Prior Liability: At 51,490 miles, the vehicle suffered a mechanical failure of the turbocharger assembly. General Motors acknowledged defect awareness and prior liability by funding a $1,000 payout to complete the repair. Premature…

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Jun 22, 2026


After 3 years of having this car it’s overheating each summer requiring the coolant system, hoses, thermostat, and water pump to be replaced each summer. As well as major oil leaking after full tune ups.

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Jun 9, 2026


Coolant system and engine fan

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed May 9, 2026


My engine needed oil I checked the dip stick added the oil the next day my engine started leaking and over heating come to find out there’s a pcv issue the valve cover gasket along with multiple other seals need replaced I was unaware of anything wrong no indication of over heating I just smelled the heat and was able to see after popping the hood the radiator fan is now not working and gas is coming through the valves

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Apr 15, 2026


While driving, I went to make a right turn and the power steering went out making the turn very difficult using manual muscle to complete the turn. Fortunately, it was in a parking lot. After the ignition was turned off for about 45 minutes, I turned it back on and the steering functioned normally. However, I am very concerned if this problem would again happen and I am driving at a speed and this problem would appear, it could possibly cause a serious accident because of the unexpected…

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Apr 13, 2026


There has been no accident to report. My check engine light comes on periodically and will remain on for a lengthy time. It is the light that looks like a water spigot. When I have it checked they say it’s either the “Turbo” or “Air Filter” . I can. It get a clear answer as to what it is and why it comes on or how to fix the problem. My car is actually a 2016 Chevy Cruze Premier but that’s not an option to choose.

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Oct 24, 2025


The rear brakes lights have a crack causing water to leak through. The water caused damage to the converter output

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 18, 2025


The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that upon returning to the parked vehicle, while attempting to unlock the doors with the key fob, the doors failed to open. The contact was able to open the door manually using the key. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and closing the front driver's side door, the doors locked and failed to unlock. The contact depressed the brake pedal and pressed the Push to Start button, but the vehicle failed to start or unlock. The…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.