2017 Chevrolet Cruze problems

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Seats · 200,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving 35 MPH, the front driver’s seat hinge fractured, causing the seat to recline toward the rear driver’s seat. The contact used an object to hold up the front driver seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the front driver’s side seat-back frame was welded; however, the failure persisted. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V057000: (Seats); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruz. The contact stated that on several occasions while depressing the clutch pedal, the pedal went to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the clutch actuator and clutch assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with Technical Service Bulletin: PIP5558C. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed May 20, 2026 · Engine · GA

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.

Filed May 13, 2026 · Engine · NC

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 appointments my car was consistently shaking while idling and I would have difficulties accelerating especially after coming to a complete stop and often while making turns, this worsened after adding fuel to my car. The nearest Chevrolet dealership did a compression test and found that the psi in cylinder 1 was only 85, while the rest of the cylinders are 180 psi. They reported "internal engine damage causing misfire on cylinder 1" and quoted the repairs and replacement engine at $9500, almost double the value of the car if the engine was working. The codes P0300 "Engine Misfire Detected" and P0301 "Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected" were the two relevant codes in the report. However the car only has 49,860 miles on it. I see that other people have reported this issue as well and it continues to happen. Additionally, if the manufacturing issue or defect has not been rectified what are the chances of this happening again down the line with the same issue? This is a clear manufacturing defect in the engine of these cars that make them a safety hazard on the road. There is no telling when and where my engine may completely give out despite the car being low mileage and well taken care of. GM and Chevrolet should and must rectify this issue.

Filed May 7, 2026 · Airbags · WA

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. As long as the airbag light remains on, NONE of my airbags will deploy. My car is now a useless lemon. I don't feel comfortable driving it in the condition it's in, but I have to commute to work.

Filed Jan 19, 2026 · Body, Visibility · TX

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

Filed Jan 5, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · SC

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.

Filed Nov 18, 2025 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

My 2017 Chevy Cruze had the throttle body replaced by STG Auto Group in Montclair, CA. A few months after the repair, my car began shaking violently and then shut off in the middle of the street while I was driving on 11/17/2025 This created a serious safety hazard for me and other drivers. When I took the vehicle to a local auto zone once the vehicle turned on , they told me the throttle body “needs cleaning,” but a new throttle body should not get dirty within a few months. This suggests improper installation or a defective part. The problem returned even though the part was recently replaced. I immediately called the dealership who fixed it and the manager stated I’d have to wait to the following week for another inspection and that I can not be squeezed in . The vehicle is still unsafe to drive because it shakes and can stall unexpectedly. I am concerned because this issue has happened more than once and could have caused an accident. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 17, 2025 · Transmission · VA

Apparently there is a TSB from GM regarding the end for updated/replacement of parts concerning the hydraulic piping, slave cylinder and accumulator. My clutch became spongy then stuck on the floor. This happened unexpectedly (reservoir full) while driving and almost caused an accident. Apparently GM doesn't take enough accountability to update the failure before or after failure. Reporting this hoping it will eventually force a recall!

Filed Oct 4, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · MD

My head lights stopped working except the day time running lights. The high beams don’t work nor the actual head lights. They just went out.