2016 Chevrolet Cruze problems
Owners have filed 391 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 25.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 14.8%.
Complaints391
Crashes28
Fires11
Injuries19
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 25.6% · 100
Electrical system 14.8% · 58
Unknown or other 11.0% · 43
Fuel/propulsion system 8.7% · 34
Power train 7.9% · 31
Air bags 5.4% · 21
Steering 4.6% · 18
Service brakes 4.3% · 17
Severity
Of those complaints, 28 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire and 19 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Cruze in this data, 2016 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2012 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 30 in the last three years against 117 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 55,854 miles.
In owners' own words
Power train system (po299) A turbocharger harnesses the flow of exhaust gases that spins an internal turbine. This turbine then forces or packs air into the engine faster than normal .This action increases the horsepower of the engine. When it doesnât work!!!!A failed turbo charger will cause a decrease in engine performance which isnât for family . (Manufacturer recall number:A212338300 recall date 11/05/21 Engine
Engine stalls out when trying to accelerate over 30mph and after 5-10 seconds the engine unstalls and car shoots forward. Problem happens more frequently when the air conditioning is running. Took car to dealership for warranty service and service advisor said that his 2010 Cruze had the same problem. Service techs could not diagnose the issue and said nothing could be done to resolve the issue Engine · reported at 30,000 miles
It suddenly come up with ac off to keep engine feom overheating on message .I have had 4 theromstat housings put on in the last month and it is still leaking around housing and leaking coolant out onto ground and thit has only 73000 miles .Yes it will be available to inspect if in local area afraid to drive to far and i still owe a year on this car. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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