2016 Chevrolet Cruze steering problems

Filed Apr 15, 2026 · Steering · AZ

While driving, I went to make a right turn and the power steering went out making the turn very difficult using manual muscle to complete the turn. Fortunately, it was in a parking lot. After the ignition was turned off for about 45 minutes, I turned it back on and the steering functioned normally. However, I am very concerned if this problem would again happen and I am driving at a speed and this problem would appear, it could possibly cause a serious accident because of the unexpected action that would be required.

Filed Jul 17, 2024 · Steering · 61,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel pulled to the left forcibly. The contact also stated that the vehicle was oversteered, and the wheel made the vehicle move in a straight line. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the inner tie rod had separated from the steering gear and both inner tie rods and tires needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V442000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2023 · Steering · NY

Power steering warning keeps coming and going, replaced battery didn't fix saw a lot of complaints about negative battery cable so replaced that and it fixed the issue. cruze's up to 2015 recalled this the 2016 obviously needs it too.

Filed Feb 13, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 60,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Second report I'm making about this cars engine problems the stability track and reduced engine power caused my car to stop on the expressway and I almost hit someone ! Please investigate into this issue their are several people under this post from different parts of the world saying the same thing

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 36,000 miles · CA

I just purchased this car and several times while I'm driving on the freeway the radio shuts of then turns back on numerous times. Then I usually get a stability's error message. Then the best part. The power steering will completely go out while changing lanes or in mid turn. I have been driving through a round about and also while making sharp turns to get on and off the freeway. This is so dangerous! I see that so many people are reporting the same exact problem! Something needs to be done about this! I called onstar 3 times in one trip. First it disconnects because all electrical components shut off, then they actually told me I have to wait to call them back while I am losing my steering. Only to conclude they can only help after I am in an accident. When this is not going on the car runs great and I love it so it is obviously some kind of manufacture defect.

Filed Feb 23, 2020 · Steering · 57,000 miles · GA

In the middle of driving home the car was not operable and would not allow me to turn the vehicle and it started doing a scrubbing sound before it stopped turning completely

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 85,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the home screen became inoperable. The contact stated that the power steering ceased and the stabilitrak warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 30,000 miles · PA

While driving, the car radio has cut out multiple times while 'service stabilitrack' has been displayed on the dash. The battery was replaced and the issues continued. This is mainly seen while slowing down or stopping at a red light. The lack of power to the car threatens safety as my turn signals failed to work and I lost power steering on one occasion. I personally researched this issue through online forums and found out that many others share the same problem. The result may be a faulty negative battery connection.

Filed Nov 23, 2019 · Brakes, Lights · 71,000 miles · TX

I bought a 2016 chevrolet cruz ng on september 7, 2016. On september 10, 2019, I took my vehicle to the chevrolet agency to check the water filtering of the 3 light stop of the car, it leaked water again after the repair of the recall n162064340 . On this visit I was notified that the car had a recall of the steering system (recall n182201620) which presents a failure in the packaging of the steering box causing moisture to enter the part and deactivate the power steering. After checking the car the agency indicated that there was no problem with the steering system and the agency closed the recall n182201620. On november 5, 2019, when I started my vehicle and put it in drive, the steering system was deactivated, preventing me from turning, I immediately stopped the vehicle, and the board threw a message 'the power steering has been deactivated, drive with caution', the steering wheel is completely hard and it is not possible to manipulate it. I contacted the agency and the car was towed to the chevrolet workshop at my cost, the agency analyzed the fault and responded that it was not related to recall n182201620 (same fault that is no longer shown on the gm page) and that the the car had no guarantee, the agency notified me that I should pay for the change of the part. Talk to gm 01800 and I report the situation, they contacted me after 72 hours without an answer, after 6 days gm's response was that the vehicle had no warranty and that they would not repair it, the advisor indicated that the recall of the steering system was the responsibility of the agency and that gm was not responsible, they refused to give me a technical response of the failure of the piece and they violation of iatf rule 16949: 2016 clause 10.2.6, they refused to perform an analysis of the piece failed and refused to change or repair the fault of the steering system for free.

Filed Apr 5, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 60,785 miles · WV

My 2016 chevy cruze ls started making a roaring noise while driving down the road then the steering got very stiff I barely made it home and I called the dealership and they informed me that if I continue to drive the car this way the steering will lock up at anytime and it could cause a very bad accident for I will not have no control over the car.