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2017 Chevrolet Cruze Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 2.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
201Complaints
2Recalls
8Crashes
6Fires
5Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (36.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Engine complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine73 · 36.3%not available
Power Train38 · 18.9%not available
Electrical System32 · 15.9%not available
Service Brakes18 · 9%not available
Fuel/propulsion System15 · 7.5%RecalledRecall 18V304000
Structure:body13 · 6.5%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE73 · 36.3%
POWER TRAIN38 · 18.9%
Unspecified / other31 · 15.4%
SERVICE BRAKES18 · 9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15 · 7.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY13 · 6.5%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING10 · 5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 · 4%
AIR BAGS7 · 3.5%

Percentages are the share of the 201 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 18V304000 · 2018 · reported 05/10/2018

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint

NHTSA campaign 17V057000 · 2017 · reported 01/26/2017

In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“WHEN VEHICLE IS SITTING IN AUTO-STOP MODE, RELEASING THE BRAKE AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE VEHICLE TO STALL. I HAVE TAKEN IT…”NHTSA complaint 11412786 — filed 04/19/2021 · ENGINE
“I WAS DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE CAR HOME. GOT TENTAL. CALLED MY WARRANTY COMPANY HAD CAR TOWED TO GARAGE. HARAGEVIS…”NHTSA complaint 11384626 — filed 12/22/2020 · ENGINE
“AT AROUND 57,000 MILES SERVICE STABILITRACK MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD. NEXT DAY CEL CAME ON. ROUGH IDLING. TOOK IT TO CLOSEST CHEVY DEALER TOLD IT…”NHTSA complaint 11376103 — filed 11/24/2020 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 73 of 201 NHTSA complaints (36.3%), followed by power train (38), electrical system (32), unspecified/other issues (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze have?

201 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V304000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.