2016 Chevrolet Cruze electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 59 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 chevrolet cruze. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check power steering warning light illuminated. When attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes were inoperable. After coasting to the side of the road, black smoke was present coming from the window vents. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the doors would not immediately unlock. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and witnessed flames under the hood of the vehicle.
The driver information center, speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temp gauge, and touchscreen display quit working this morning on our '16 cruze. Car starts and runs fine but know way of knowing our speed or what gear it's in. Persists through battery disconnect.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
- Engine 107 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints