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Chevrolet Cruze

2016 only

305 classified complaints 4 recalls

2016 Chevrolet Cruze have 305 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 55,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Cruze report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 53 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles. 3.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 49 complaints

Median onset: 36,500 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 31 complaints

Median onset: 67,525 miles.

Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 22 complaints

Median onset: 17,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 19 complaints

Median onset: 71,000 miles. 21.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Turbocharger and intercooler · Engine 13 complaints

Median onset: 85,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,520–$2,820 nationally.

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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 13 complaints

Median onset: 82,800 miles.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 13 complaints

Median onset: 66,445 miles.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full Chevrolet Cruze report for every year and full specs/safety data.