2017 Chevrolet Cruze electrical system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My head lights stopped working except the day time running lights. The high beams don’t work nor the actual head lights. They just went out.”
filed Oct 4, 2025
“The 3rd brake light is known to leak on Chevy cars, which I found out when searching up the issues, which allows water inside trunk without your knowledge and does water damage to the battery and other electrical components that are located in the trunk that controls the dashboard, a/c, radio…”
filed Aug 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 Cruze | 14 | 13% |
| 2016 Cruze | 58 | 23% |
| 2015 Cruze | 49 | 20% |
| 2014 Cruze | 184 | 26% |
| 2013 Cruze | 121 | 21% |
| 2012 Cruze | 196 | 23% |
| 2011 Cruze | 96 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.