2016 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,248 miles. The words owners use most often: “put park” (7% of reports).
- 102engine complaints
- 66,248median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Put park: mentioned in 7 of 102 complaints (7%)
- Auto stop: mentioned in 6 of 102 complaints (6%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 6 of 102 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze at $3,800, and half of them between $2,450 and $4,200.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 56 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Cruze engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 5 | 22% | — |
| 2018 Cruze | 27 | 25% | 13,000 |
| 2017 Cruze | 73 | 36% | 32,500 |
| 2016 Cruze | 102 | 41% | 66,248 |
| 2015 Cruze | 99 | 39% | 63,500 |
| 2014 Cruze | 217 | 31% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Cruze | 212 | 36% | 84,733 |
| 2012 Cruze | 268 | 31% | 67,000 |
| 2011 Cruze | 257 | 35% | 67,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
car has been overheating run while i take the keys out doors will lock with keys in the ignition lots of lights will come on car will slow way down constantly adding antifreeze in it heat and air will stop working i have had trouble ever since i bought this a year ago
Manufacturer: General Motors / Chevrolet Vehicle: 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT (VIN: [XXX]) Corporate Case Number: XXX Nature of Dispute: Premature mechanical failure of a major drivetrain assembly and administrative bad faith. Factual Timeline: Initial Failure & Prior Liability: At 51,490 miles, the…
Coolant system and engine fan
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Chevrolet Cruzes have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about engine for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze (41% of the 250 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 66,248 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,800 (half paid between $2,450 and $4,200), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?
The most frequent phrase is “put park”, in 7 of 102 complaints, followed by “auto stop” (6).
Other 2016 Chevrolet Cruze problems
See all 2016 Chevrolet Cruze problems or engine problems across all Cruze years.