Model Year Problem Record

Chevrolet Cruze 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

201Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

20Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine77

Brakes19

Fuel and Propulsion System15

Lighting12

Vehicle Speed Control10

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8

Latches, Locks and Linkages1

Seat Belts1

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine77 complaints

77 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V304000.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V057000.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V057000Reported January 26, 2017 - 17,197 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 17,197 vehicles across all affected models.

18V304000Reported May 10, 2018 - 111,966 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 111,966 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20162

201710

201821

201933

202034

202115

202222

202326

202416

202517

20265

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.