Lemon Law Check › 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze:
| Engine | 41 complaints |
|---|---|
| Power train | 39 complaints |
| Electrical system | 30 complaints |
| Unknown or other | 18 complaints |
| Service brakes | 13 complaints |
| Structure | 10 complaints |
"My 2017 chevy cruze engine failed with only 38,000 miles on it (case [xxx]). after it happened, i read that this is a known problem (see link below). i hope that gm will consider a recall on this item in order to save others from this experience. when i contacted gm and chev…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2024
"Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet cruze. while the contact's spouse was driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, it performed erratically. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who s…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2019
"Clutch pedal does not return, cannot change gears. chevy issued a tsb, however they do not warranty the repair. the problem is with a clogged orifice which is a engineering defect. this is a well know problem and is extremely dangerous. i assume enough people haven't died yet …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/23/2022
| Fuel system, gasoline 10/05/2018 · 18V304000 | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a roll… |
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| Seats:front assembly:head restraint 26/01/2017 · 17V057000 | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the e… |
Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.
If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Cruze has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.
Check My Cruze — Free →Based on 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze are engine, power train, electrical system.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.
A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Cruze has had engine or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.
Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze.
All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.