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2017 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze has 42 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze

Engine
42
Powertrain
39
Electrical
30
Other
20
Brakes
13
Structure
10
Lights
10
Speed Control
7
Airbags
6
Steering
6
Seats
4
Suspension
4
Visibility
3

42

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 4, 2026ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCar is currently not drivable due to strong smell of gas coming from under the hood. Findings, gas ...
Sep 28, 2025ENGINEMy turbocharger is failing. My car has 83,000 miles, but had to get a completely new engine at 37,00...
May 12, 2025ENGINECheck engine light say turbo charger problem code is P0299, i have googled this issue and its pretty...
Dec 14, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWe believe the auto stop is malfunctioning. When stopping at a light the car will go into auto stop...
Dec 1, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhen it’s cold outside the air induction signal comes on and comes off. This is the second time I ha...
Oct 21, 2024ENGINEMy 2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT (VIN: [XXX] 1.4L turbo, ~85,000 miles) is inoperable due to cracked pisto...
Aug 9, 2024ENGINEMy 2017 Chevy Cruze engine failed with only 38,000 miles on it (Case [XXX]). After it happened, I r...
Jun 15, 2024ENGINEAt just over 70k miles the engine began running rough. Diagnostic showed cylinder 1 pressure issues ...
Sep 30, 2023ENGINE1st cylinder misfire with only 60,000 miles on it. Research shows this is an issue yet GM Chevy has ...
Sep 15, 2023ENGINEThe piston in my front cylinder cracked while traveling causing safety issues including, inconsisten...
Aug 16, 2023ENGINEThe engine failed and needs replacement due to low compression and constant misfire on cylinder #1, ...
Aug 1, 2023ENGINEThe Service Stabilitrak light came on at the same time as the check engine light. When this happened...
Apr 14, 2023ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle had a cracked piston. Now the vehicle is very sluggish while accelerating from a stop. Burns...
Apr 2, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 M...
Mar 18, 2023ENGINEThe number one cylinder piston cracked causing it to idle rough and possibly blowing up causing the ...
Mar 1, 2023ENGINEIt started with a check engine light stating I needed to replace a fuel injector. I had that replace...
Dec 1, 2022ENGINEI HAVE A 2017 CHEVY CRUZE, WITH 38,000 MILES. MY PISTON CYLINDER IS BROKEN. I HAD BOUGHT IT OFF A DE...
Oct 17, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine w...
Jul 31, 2022ENGINEHave filed an earlier complaint and never heard back. But the engine was stalling and not maintainin...
Jun 13, 2022ENGINEFaulty knock sensor at 83k miles. First symptoms were slow/jerky acceleration and needing to apply m...

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