Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 201 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 73 complaints
- Power Train 39 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Unknown or Other 31 complaints
- Service Brakes 18 complaints
- Structure 16 complaints
Of the 201 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 201 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze has a moderate number of owner complaints, primarily focusing on the engine, power train, and electrical system. With only two recall campaigns, it appears to be relatively reliable, though the evidence for some issues is limited. These factors contribute to an overall rating of average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| service brakes | Unknown | $150–$1,000 | rare |
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 inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Dashboard warning lights
- Poor braking performance
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.