Does the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, the most recent reported on May 10, 2018 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?

Owners have filed 201 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (73 complaints), followed by power train (39).

How many 2017 Chevrolet Cruze complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 201 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze recalls and problems

2 recalls and 201 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze.

recalls

201

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze recalls

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA campaign 18V304000 · reported May 10, 2018 · General Motors LLC · 111,966 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 fix: 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.

Seats: front assembly, head restraint

NHTSA campaign 17V057000 · reported January 26, 2017 · General Motors LLC · 17,197 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine73
Power train39
Electrical system33
Unknown or other31
Service brakes18
Structure16
Fuel/propulsion system15
Exterior lighting12
Vehicle speed control10
Air bags7

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 20, 2026 · Engine
THE ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE BLOW BY FROM THE OIL FILLER CAP. HAVING A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NUMBER 1 AND IDLING ROUGH. THERE ARE SEVERAL THREADS ONLINE CONCERNING THIS ISSUE BEING CAUSED BY WORN PISTONS AND PISTON RINGS.

May 13, 2026 · Engine
Recently my car's check engine light and the message "Service Stabilitrak" started coming up on my car, then my car started shaking while idling. I quickly took the car to my mechanic who assessed it, replaced my spark plugs, which did not solve the issue, and recommended I go to the dealership. In between these…

May 7, 2026 · Air bags
My airbag light came on. My vehicle has less than 100K miles on it. I took it to the Chevy Dealership that I purchased it from. The dealership indicated that the passenger side rail air bag is the issue. Apparently, that airbag is no longer available. If I wanted to repair it, they can't, because there is no airbag…

Jan 19, 2026 · Structure
Paint bubbling and rusting alone the car even though it’s washed and is no where near salt never even been hit there are tons of issues with GM paint yall need to fix these and recall every gm car with this issue and wipers are very rough scratching windshield

Jan 5, 2026 · Engine
Car is currently not drivable due to strong smell of gas coming from under the hood. Findings, gas is leaking into the engine and car will not crank. Diagnostic machine indicates poor fuel to fuel injector causing a gas leak within the engine.

Cruze model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	10	702	70	17
2015	4	252	20	4
2016	4	250	19	6
2017	2	201	8	6
2018	3	109	17	3
2019	2	23	4	1

Across all years, the 2012 Cruze has the most complaints (865). All Chevrolet Cruze years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, the most recent reported on May 10, 2018 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?: Owners have filed 201 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (73 complaints), followed by power train (39).
How many 2017 Chevrolet Cruze complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 201 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 20, 2026.