2017 Chevrolet Cruze Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 201 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze overview page.
What owners report
“Third brake light cracked and letting water in my trunk. Where my battery and other electrical components are located.”NHTSA complaint 11420321 — filed 06/09/2021
“2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE WITH 28,751 MILES IS CONTINUALLY LOSING ALL GAUGE FUNCTIONS, AIR CONDITIONING, RADIO, TURN SIGNALS AND EMERGENCY FLASHERS ARE AFFECTED. PROBLEM ORIGINALLY SURFACED…”NHTSA complaint 11395744 — filed 02/11/2021
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE AUTO STOP MODE WAS ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11364479 — filed 10/15/2020
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze: 32 of 201 complaints on file (15.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze have in total?
201 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
