Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 250 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V304000 Fuel Leak in Rollover After Crash/FMVSS 301 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V057000 Incorrectly Welded Seat Back Frame/FMVSS 202a NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V502000 Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V498000 Headlights may be Incorrectly Aimed/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 102 complaints
- Electrical System 59 complaints
- Unknown or Other 43 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 35 complaints
- Power Train 31 complaints
- Air Bags 21 complaints
Of the 250 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 250 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Chevrolet CRUZE has an average reliability rating, supported by four recall campaigns and 250 complaints. The vehicle most frequently experiences issues with the engine and electrical systems. Although the number of complaints is moderate, it suggests potential recurring problems in these areas. Limited data on other failures mean some information may not fully represent the vehicle's reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check and refill
- Battery testing and replacement
- Timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light on
- Unusual engine noise
- Electrical malfunctions
- Fuel smell
- Starting difficulties
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.