2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 240 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
240
Complaints
0
Recalls
19
Crash reports
6
Fire reports
14
Injuries
93.3
Severity index
Severity index 93.3 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited ranks 40 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 71% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 98 | 40.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 57 | 23.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 40 | 16.7% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 32 | 13.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 31 | 12.9% |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 8.8% |
| STEERING | 17 | 7.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 17 | 7.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 98 of 240 complaints (40.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.