2016 Model Year

Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
242
Recalls
1
Crashes
19
Severe
37

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V498000 Jul 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Brakes
Oct 2025

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

Electrical System
Aug 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 k...

Engine
May 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal burning odor was coming from the vehicle...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2025

My husband was driving and noticed smoke coming from the engine so we pulled over and he lifted the hood and when he did we clearly saw a part of the...

Electrical System
Dec 2024

My tire pressure sensor keeps coming on even after I had it worked on. 3 of them shows the pressure level but one shows 2 lines but no pressure level...

Engine
Nov 2024

The turbo has gone out twice, it was replaced under an extended warranty policy and it has gone out again and is out of warranty, also the plastic int...

WHEELS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2024

Purchased a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze on [XXX]. [XXX]. As of July 26th I paid $862 on repairs for the car to be smoking this morning on my way to work [XXX...

WHEELS,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Aug 2024

I HAVE A 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE AND THE TURBOCHARGER INTERCOOLER HOSE BASICALLY BROKE FROM WHERE THE END OF THE HOSE STARTS AND A LITTLE BIT DOWN IN THE...

WHEELS
Aug 2024

On [XXX], the right front passenger side control arm/ball joint broke as my daughters were driving home. The car was in motion on a major street in Ka...

Engine
Jul 2024

Defouw Chevrolet was negligent in performing the proper repairs per a GM service bulletin and special coverage. They refused to provide service, false...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has 242 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 19 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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