• May 10, 2018Fuel system

  Fuel Leak in Rollover After Crash/FMVSS 301

  NHTSA campaign 18V-304 · 111,966 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: 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."

  The risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

  The remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.

• January 26, 2017Seats

  Incorrectly Welded Seat Back Frame/FMVSS 202a

  NHTSA campaign 17V-057 · 17,197 vehicles potentially affected · Seats

  The defect: 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."

  The risk: In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.

  The remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seats, replacing any with seat-back frames that are incorrectly welded, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17035.

• July 5, 2016Electrical system

  Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114

  NHTSA campaign 16V-502 · 8,367 vehicles potentially affected · Electrical system

  The defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

  The risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

  The remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

• July 1, 2016Lighting

  Headlights may be Incorrectly Aimed/FMVSS 108

  NHTSA campaign 16V-498 · 32,913 vehicles potentially affected · Exterior lighting

  The defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cruze vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to May 26, 2016. The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

  The risk: Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: GM will mail owners instructions and adhesive labels, with the correct code, to install on their headlight assemblies. Owners may also bring the vehicle to a GM dealership for any assistance with applying the label, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 50190.

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Other Chevrolet Cruze model years

• 2019 2
• 2018 3
• 2017 2
• 2015 4
• 2014 10
• 2013 5
• 2012 7
• 2011 7

Common questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze: 18V-304 (Fuel Leak in Rollover After Crash/FMVSS 301); 17V-057 (Incorrectly Welded Seat Back Frame/FMVSS 202a); 16V-502 (Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114); 16V-498 (Headlights may be Incorrectly Aimed/FMVSS 108).

How do I know if my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Chevrolet dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.