2016 Chevrolet Cruze steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, I went to make a right turn and the power steering went out making the turn very difficult using manual muscle to complete the turn. Fortunately, it was in a parking lot. After the ignition was turned off for about 45 minutes, I turned it back on and the steering functioned normally…”
filed Apr 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel pulled to the left forcibly. The contact also stated that the vehicle was oversteered, and the wheel made the vehicle move in a straight line. The vehicle was taken…”
filed Jul 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cruze | 9 | 8% |
| 2017 Cruze | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 Cruze | 24 | 10% |
| 2014 Cruze | 93 | 13% |
| 2013 Cruze | 74 | 13% |
| 2012 Cruze | 103 | 12% |
| 2011 Cruze | 48 | 7% |
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.