2016 Chevrolet Cruze problems and complaints
Owners have filed 250 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The most-reported areas: Engine (102), Electrical System (59), Unknown Or Other (43).
Key takeaways
- 250 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 14 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 102 | 41% |
| Electrical System | 59 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 43 | 17% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 14% |
| Power Train | 31 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 21 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 8% |
| Steering | 18 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4% |
| Structure | 8 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,structure,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-09-17
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 accele...
Service Brakes,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-27
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 - filed 2026-08-24
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 mech...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.