2017 Chevrolet Cruze structure problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Paint bubbling and rusting alone the car even though it’s washed and is no where near salt never even been hit there are tons of issues with GM paint yall need to fix these and recall every gm car with this issue and wipers are very rough scratching windshield”
filed Jan 19, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed a 1-inch crack in the third brake light. The contact stated that there was condensation leaking into the interior of the vehicle near the pillar loop of the seat belt, onto the floor…”
filed Mar 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cruze | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 Cruze | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 Cruze | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Cruze | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 Cruze | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 Cruze | 21 | 2% |
| 2011 Cruze | 14 | 2% |
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.