2016 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems
102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“car has been overheating run while i take the keys out doors will lock with keys in the ignition lots of lights will come on car will slow way down constantly adding antifreeze in it heat and air will stop working i have had trouble ever since i bought this a year ago”
filed Aug 27, 2026
“Manufacturer: General Motors / Chevrolet Vehicle: 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT (VIN: [XXX]) Corporate Case Number: XXX Nature of Dispute: Premature mechanical failure of a major drivetrain assembly and administrative bad faith. Factual Timeline: Initial Failure & Prior Liability: At 51,490 miles, the…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 5 | 24% |
| 2018 Cruze | 27 | 25% |
| 2017 Cruze | 73 | 36% |
| 2015 Cruze | 98 | 39% |
| 2014 Cruze | 217 | 31% |
| 2013 Cruze | 211 | 36% |
| 2012 Cruze | 268 | 31% |
| 2011 Cruze | 257 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.