Model year
2016 Chevrolet Cruze
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 250 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (102), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (59), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (43). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 26–34 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,950–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 732 complaints
- 2012 865 complaints
- 2013 587 complaints
- 2014 702 complaints
- 2015 252 complaints
- 2016 250 complaints
- 2017 201 complaints
- 2018 109 complaints
- 2019 23 complaints
Recalls
18V304000 · May 10, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to…
17V057000 · Jan 26, 2017
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may…
16V502000 · Jul 5, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal,…
16V498000 · Jul 1, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cruze vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to May 26, 2016. The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Complaints
250 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 19, fire flag on 6, injury field 14, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
| Limited 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze Limited · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 35 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Cruze Limited Eco · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 40 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Cruze Limited Eco · 1.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Cruze Limited · 1.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 36 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Cruze Limited · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Cruze Limited · 1.8L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 34 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Cruze · 1.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Cruze · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 39 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Cruze Premier · 1.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
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Check a vehicle
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