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#BS-2017-CHECRU-1A1D

2017 Chevrolet Cruze

Based on reports from 291 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
291
Crashes
11
Fires
9
Recalls
2
TSBs
1,228
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 291 complaints, 11 crashes, 9 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.7x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

cracked piston

22 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
2

clutch failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

alternator failed

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

72 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 30K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

80
0–30K
35
30–60K
30
60–90K
9
90–120K
5
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (80 reports) • Median: 30K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (72 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine72 (25%)
Drivetrain38 (13%)
Electrical32 (11%)
Other30 (10%)
Brakes18 (6%)
Fuel System15 (5%)
Structure:body13 (4%)
Lights10 (3%)

2017 Chevrolet Cruze: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, with 72 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 29,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 30K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
16
11
17
31
18
50
19
46
20
23
21
33
22
38
23
24
24
29
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

17V057000Feb 2017

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."

18V304000Jun 2018

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Chevrolet Cruze according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

291

Class avg

79

3.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 291 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is related to the engine, with 72 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze has 291 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 9 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Chevrolet Cruze problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Cruze problems start?
Based on 159 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 29,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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