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2016 Chevrolet Cruze: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 250 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
250complaints
19crashes reported
6fires reported
14injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine102 · 41%
  • Electrical System57 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other43 · 17%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System35 · 14%
  • Power Train31 · 12%
  • Air Bags19 · 8%
  • Steering18 · 7%
  • Service Brakes18 · 7%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)16 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control11 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System,Structure,Vehicle Speed Control

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 vehic

Service Brakes,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

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

Engine

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

Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System

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.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CRUZE LIMITED, CRUZE. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.