2017 Chevrolet Cruze problems and complaints
Owners have filed 203 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. The most-reported areas: Engine (73), Power Train (40), Electrical System (33).
Key takeaways
- 203 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 36% |
| Power Train | 40 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 33 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 9% |
| Structure | 16 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 3% |
| Seats | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD Later Release | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD Later Release | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD Early Release | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD Early Release | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seats - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving 35 MPH, the front driver’s seat hinge fractured, causing the seat to recline toward the rear driver’s seat. The contact used an object to hold up the front driver seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the front driver’s side seat-back frame wa...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-30
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruz. The contact stated that on several occasions while depressing the clutch pedal, the pedal went to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the clutch actuator and clutch assembly had failed and needed to be replace...
Engine - filed 2026-05-20
THE ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE BLOW BY FROM THE OIL FILLER CAP. HAVING A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NUMBER 1 AND IDLING ROUGH. THERE ARE SEVERAL THREADS ONLINE CONCERNING THIS ISSUE BEING CAUSED BY WORN PISTONS AND PISTON RINGS.
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More for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
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.