2016 Chevrolet Cruze brakes problems
19 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 chevrolet cruze. While driving 55 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle began to fishtail. The vehicle struck a guardrail and collided with a tree. The contact also stated that the ground was dry. The contact had to be transported by ambulance to the hospital and had hip surgery and lacerations to the back of the head, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Service Brake System" was displayed simultaneously. The vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that he applied more pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle responded. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure recurred while driving to the residence.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
- Engine 107 complaints
- Electrical system 59 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints