This page covers 2 recalls, 200 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze.
32–37 mpg combined
6.4–7.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze draws complaints most heavily around the engine and drivetrain. On the engine side, owners frequently report rough idling, shaking, and check engine lights appearing alongside stability control warnings, a combination that often leads to spark plug or throttle body service without fully resolving the underlying issue. Fuel system problems also come up, with some owners describing a strong gasoline smell and fuel leaking into the engine, leaving the car undrivable. On the drivetrain side, clutch failures are a recurring theme among manual transmission owners, with reports of the clutch pedal going spongy and dropping to the floor while driving. Electrical complaints are a distant third, though a notable thread involves the airbag warning light illuminating and disabling the entire airbag system, in some cases owners report being told replacement parts for the affected component are no longer available.
200
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
6
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze has two recalls, the more serious being a fuel system defect on LS trim models where the fuel tank can leak after a rear-impact crash or rollover, creating a fire risk if fuel contacts an ignition source.
The second recall affects the front seat recliner mechanism, where a bracket in the seat-back frame may not be properly welded. In a crash, the seat-back can break and the head restraint may fail to support the occupant's head and neck, raising the risk of injury.
At a glance
What can fail
In a rear-impact crash or rollover, the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor can be damaged, causing the fuel tank to leak gasoline.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective lock-ring on the fuel tank to shield the vapor pressure sensor from damage during a crash.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
A bracket welded to the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may be incorrectly welded, preventing head-restraints from working properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect front passenger seats and replace any with incorrectly welded seat-back frames at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
