2016 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has 106 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
106
Engine complaints
27%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE PROVED TO BE SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIVE THUS THE CAR BURNED UP IN A FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL HARNESS CATCHING FIRE AS STATED FIRE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE INSPECTOR. NO SIGNS SHOWED ANY IMMINENT DANGER, THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE BARELY ESCAPED BEFORE CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze have?
NHTSA has 106 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze engine — 27% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.