2016 Chevrolet Cruze fuel/propulsion system problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After 3 years of having this car it’s overheating each summer requiring the coolant system, hoses, thermostat, and water pump to be replaced each summer. As well as major oil leaking after full tune ups.”
filed Jun 22, 2026
“My engine needed oil I checked the dip stick added the oil the next day my engine started leaking and over heating come to find out there’s a pcv issue the valve cover gasket along with multiple other seals need replaced I was unaware of anything wrong no indication of over heating I just smelled…”
filed May 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 Cruze | 6 | 6% |
| 2017 Cruze | 15 | 7% |
| 2015 Cruze | 23 | 9% |
| 2014 Cruze | 59 | 8% |
| 2013 Cruze | 29 | 5% |
| 2012 Cruze | 48 | 6% |
| 2011 Cruze | 37 | 5% |
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.