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2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 240owner complaints
- 19crash reports
- 6fire reports
- 14injuries reported
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What goes wrong with the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited?
The components named most often in the 240 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 240 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited stall, lose power or shut off while driving?28 owners · 11.7%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited?28 owners · 11.7%
- Why does my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited overheat?20 owners · 8.3%
- Why is the airbag light on in my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited?8 owners · 3.3%
Has the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited owners report?
12 of the 240 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
My tire pressure sensor keeps coming on even after I had it worked on. 3 of them shows the pressure level but one shows 2 lines but no pressure level but there’s air in the tire. The other problem I’m having is the check engine light is on. Please advise if any issues are recalls or do I need to take my car to a service center. Thank you
The turbo has gone out twice, it was replaced under an extended warranty policy and it has gone out again and is out of warranty, also the plastic intake manifold has gone bad again. also there is a plastic piece that comes off the engine and distributes coolant to the heater core etc...it has gone bad as well and is common on all 1.4 turbos..
I was driving the car, stopped at a light took my foot off the brake started to move and the car completely shut off. No warning lights went on. I had to start the car again. I took the car to a local dealership to be looked at. They pulled the codes, nothing showed up. I did an internet search for a possible cause, sent my search results to the dealership and I asked them to check the fuel system, they found a bad injector. They then cleaned the fuel system and replaced the bad injector.
Purchased a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze on [XXX]. [XXX]. As of July 26th I paid $862 on repairs for the car to be smoking this morning on my way to work [XXX]. In total I’ve spent Almost or close to $2,000 in car repairs. This purchase was for my 17 year old daughter as a graduation present and for college. She was driving and car started to run hot and cut off in a busy intersection. She was unable to take the car to North Carolina. The owner blocked me and the staff haven’t been accommodating since this process. Nor will they look at the car. This has put me in a financial burden and the safety…
Component or System Failed/Malfunctioned: The turbocharger has been identified by a GM service center as the component that failed or malfunctioned. It is available for inspection upon request at the service center where the diagnosis was made. Safety Risk: The safety of myself and others was compromised due to the vehicle stalling unexpectedly while driving. This resulted in potential rear-end collisions, as well as the inability to accelerate, posing a risk in traffic situations. Confirmation by Dealer or Independent Service Center: Yes, the issue has been confirmed by a GM service center…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel pulled to the left forcibly. The contact also stated that the vehicle was oversteered, and the wheel made the vehicle move in a straight line. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the inner tie rod had separated from the steering gear and both inner tie rods and tires needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V442000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Water leak in trunk. Took car in 3 time to have it fixed after them doing the recall( 84279073 f-lamp kit). Every time it went in they found a leak in a different spot. 15Feb17 they found water leaking from right side of the spoiler retainer holes. Dealer removed spoiler applied double back tape and sealer. Reinstalled spoiler 02Mar17 found pin hole leak in weather strip. Dealer replaced weather strip. 01jan24 start having electrical issues. Hard starting/ running weird and finally dead battery. Had les swabs install battery and remove water in trunk. Car starts but shuts off when driving…
Power train system (po299) A turbocharger harnesses the flow of exhaust gases that spins an internal turbine. This turbine then forces or packs air into the engine faster than normal .This action increases the horsepower of the engine. When it doesn’t work!!!!A failed turbo charger will cause a decrease in engine performance which isn’t for family . (Manufacturer recall number:A212338300 recall date 11/05/21
Hit a buck on highway. When airbags went off I felt sudden sharp pain in my left arm. I was later advised that it most likely was shrapnel from the airbag. It was obvious from the injury something hit my arm with a lot of force. The car was a total loss and in possession of insurance company. Concerned that it could have been my eye.
Stability Track came on randomly all of sudden car was stalling, running poorly and smell Gas , sure enough leaking Gas Everywhere, very dangerous. Lucky car did not catch on fire. I am still paying for this car. Just thankful no one got injured. THERE IS NO RECALLS FOR THIS VIN ABSOLUTELY SHOULD BE.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Service Brake System" was displayed simultaneously. The vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that he applied more pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle responded. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure recurred while driving to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the vacuum pump had seized, which fractured the camshaft. The…
I WAS IN A CRASH ON JULY 27,2020,PM HOURS.I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON INTERSTATE,IT BEGAN RAINING,I SLOWED DOWN & ADJUSTED TRACTION CONTROL/STABILITY CONTROL SETTING.THE CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT FOR SOME REASON,I GOT CAR BACK IN STRAIGHT MOTION,THEN IN A SPLIT SECOND,IT SHOT TO THE LEFT OF THE ROAD WAY.I TRIED GAINING CONTROL,TO GET BACK IN THE CORRECT LANE,AND THE CAR RAN INTO THE GUARDRAIL IN TRYING TO GET CONTROL OF IT. I DO NOT THINK THAT THE RATE OF SPEED,NOR WEATHER,WERE THE ONLY REASONS FOR THIS ACCIDENT. PRIOR TO THIS CRASH,MONTHS BEFORE,AT VARIOUS TIMES,AND AND FOR NO REASON, THE SERVICE…
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited: questions owners ask
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 240 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited; the most common categories were engine (98, 40.8%), electrical system (57, 23.8%), fuel/propulsion system (32, 13.3%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 19 complaints mention a crash, 6 mention a fire, 14 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited?
Across 240 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (40.8% of complaints), electrical system (23.8% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (13.3% of complaints), power train (12.9% of complaints), air bags (8.8% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
28 of the 240 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited (11.7%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Stability Track came on randomly all of sudden car was stalling, running poorly and smell Gas , sure enough leaking Gas Everywhere, very dangerous. Lucky car did not catch on fire. I am still paying for this car. Just thankful no one got injured." (NHTSA complaint 11542265, September 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited?
28 of the 240 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited (11.7%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "My tire pressure sensor keeps coming on even after I had it worked on. 3 of them shows the pressure level but one shows 2 lines but no pressure level but there’s air in the tire. The other problem I’m having is the check engine light is on." (NHTSA complaint 11632488, December 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited overheat?
20 of the 240 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited (8.3%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "I have a 2016 cheavy cruise. It keeps overheating I have replaced the thermostat and thermostat housing and still have had issues with it overheating. I have done research and several cruises with this year have had the same issues." (NHTSA complaint 11542301, September 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the airbag light on in my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited?
8 of the 240 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited (3.3%) describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. One owner wrote: "System failure…airbag light continues to come on and go off. It says service airbag. If John Elway Chevrolet repairs the airbag system will it impact the integrity of the airbags. The airbag light doesn’t say which airbag is defective." (NHTSA complaint 11537904, August 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Cruze Limited
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2016 only.