Worst 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 71 | 1 | 3 | 39,392 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 38 | — | 1 | 38,297 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 32 | — | 2 | 38,447 mi | |
| Brakes | 18 | 1 | 1 | 50,050 mi | |
| Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 34,884 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | 1 | — | 39,463 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | 1 | — | 24,708 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 40,125 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13,937 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 62,169 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 47,252 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 70 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~129,163 vehicles.
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
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 not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
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2017 Chevrolet Cruze — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Cruze reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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