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2016 Chevrolet cruze Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Chevrolet cruze has 52 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Chevrolet cruze

Engine
52
Electrical
46
Other
40
Powertrain
31
Airbags
19
Steering
17
Brakes
13
Speed Control
6
Seats
4
Wheels
3
Structure
3

52

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 28, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an...
Nov 14, 2024ENGINEThe turbo has gone out twice, it was replaced under an extended warranty policy and it has gone out ...
Jun 5, 2024ENGINEDefouw Chevrolet was negligent in performing the proper repairs per a GM service bulletin and specia...
Aug 5, 2023ENGINEThere is currently a recall for Chevrolet Cruzes because of overheating, that is caused by the cooli...
Aug 5, 2023ENGINEI have been taking a burning smell emanating from the vehicle. When I took vehicle in for servicing...
Jul 18, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving ...
May 5, 2023ENGINEIt suddenly come up with ac off to keep engine feom overheating on message .I have had 4 theromstat ...
Dec 19, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMKeep having the engine light on. First time it was my Catalyst and now my engine light is on again w...
Nov 11, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that he noticed that the coolant level w...
Oct 29, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, she notice...
Sep 26, 2022ENGINE2 issues. 1st is the PCV system. PCV valve will fail regularly 1-3 years. This requires a new intake...
Sep 12, 2022ENGINEWas at a red light and my car shut off. It started back up and I was able to get home. I am now afra...
Aug 1, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy car, started to get a messaged saying reduced engine power, after that it started to make a noise...
Jul 9, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe water pump leaks which will cause the vehicle to heat up. There is a recall on the same vehicles...
May 20, 2022ENGINEVehicle is leaking coolant I've had it fixed and continue to have issues with it. When I go to add c...
Feb 23, 2022ENGINEAs of January of 2022 my Chevy Cruz Limited LTZ engine was starting to over heat. I would pull the c...
Feb 21, 2022ENGINECracked Thermostat Housing Unit. No sensors went off, and smoke started pouring out from under the h...
Feb 18, 2022ENGINEThe car started smoking from under the hood and completely stopped and the mechanic I took the vehic...
Dec 15, 2021ENGINEThe engine and engine parts of my vehicle malfunctioned and caused excessive oil leakage. The vehicl...
Jul 26, 2021ENGINECoolant system. I had to pull over on a major I-70 coming into Kansas City. A major extremely dan...

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