2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicle speed control problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2017 Chevy Cruze had the throttle body replaced by STG Auto Group in Montclair, CA. A few months after the repair, my car began shaking violently and then shut off in the middle of the street while I was driving on 11/17/2025 This created a serious safety hazard for me and other drivers. When I…”
filed Nov 18, 2025
“The Cruze has always been slow to accelerate which made passing a problem. In May 2025 we were driving on [XXX] in Detroit and the engine light came on the dashboard. We were able to drive the car without propulsion to Lansing, a distance of 90 miles. Feldman Chevorolet said the code for the light…”
filed Jul 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 Cruze | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 Cruze | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 Cruze | 10 | 4% |
| 2014 Cruze | 39 | 6% |
| 2013 Cruze | 38 | 6% |
| 2012 Cruze | 51 | 6% |
| 2011 Cruze | 69 | 9% |
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.