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2017 Chevrolet Cruze exterior lighting problems

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze6% of all complaints for this model year.

12
Exterior Lighting complaints
6%
share of all complaints
median reported mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Several times during ownership (Bought used in 2021 with 13,000 miles at purchase, currently 35,000 miles on car. Entire instrument cluster including center screen and center console shifter selector goes completely dark. This includes both speedometer indicators. No apparent cause, no advance…

    filed Feb 22, 2024

  • Seal on rear break lights malfunctioning causing water to leak into light and trunk causing mold and mildew buildup and possible electrical issues.

    filed Jun 26, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Exterior Lighting problems in other Cruze years

YearReportsShare
2018 Cruze55%
2016 Cruze62%
2015 Cruze21%
2014 Cruze183%
2013 Cruze112%
2012 Cruze152%
2011 Cruze71%
Cruze exterior lighting problems by year →

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.