2017 Chevrolet Cruze: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze has 201 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag *first generation (2009-2016) issues:.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

201
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
8
Crash reports
6
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
73
power train
39
electrical system
33
service brakes
19
structure
16

Recalls affecting the 2017 Cruze

fuel system, gasoline

Campaign 18V304000

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 …

seats:front assembly:head restraint

Campaign 17V057000

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 …

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly negative sentiment for the first-generation Cruze (model years approximately 2009-2016), with widespread reports of severe and frequent mechanical failures leading to high ownership costs and frustration. This generation is frequently described

  • *First Generation (2009-2016) Issues:
  • Coolant system leaks/failures — leading to overheating and potential engine destruction. Very frequent.
  • Turbocharger failures — around 90,000 miles (145,000 km). Very frequent.
  • Engine misfires — can lead to blown engine. Very frequent.
  • Oil leaks — from valve cover, oil filter housing, and other seals. Very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Cruze.

Typical used price

Used Cruze listings typically run $7,900–$10,775 across 2012 to 2019 model years.

Other Cruze model years

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