repaired · 2019 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
2017 Chevrolet CruzeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 203 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-304 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze has problems
203 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
73Engine5 crash/fire/injury
40Power train2 crash/fire/injury
33Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
18Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
16Structure1 crash/fire/injury
15Fuel/propulsion system
12Exterior lighting
10Vehicle speed control
7Air bags
4213 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 5 |
| Power train | 40 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 2 |
| Structure | 16 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| 13 other systems | 42 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 Chevrolet Cruze recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Front assembly: head restraint
Risk. In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
33kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 engine complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
17under 30k miles36under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Cruze year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cruze median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Chevrolet Cruze safety ratings
2017 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Cruze owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
Recently my car's check engine light and the message "Service Stabilitrak" started coming up on my car, then my car started shaking while idling. I quickly took the car to my mechanic who assessed it, replaced my spark plugs, which did not solve the issue, and recommended I go to the dealership. In…
Car is currently not drivable due to strong smell of gas coming from under the hood. Findings, gas is leaking into the engine and car will not crank. Diagnostic machine indicates poor fuel to fuel injector causing a gas leak within the engine.
Own a 2017 Cruze?
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