2017 Chevrolet Cruze lights problems

Filed Feb 22, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · ID

Several times during ownership (Bought used in 2021 with 13,000 miles at purchase, currently 35,000 miles on car. Entire instrument cluster including center screen and center console shifter selector goes completely dark. This includes both speedometer indicators. No apparent cause, no advance warning, screen(s) just "black out". After some time...30-40 seconds to as long as 2-3 minutes all console and instruments lights come back on. Happens during daytime and nighttime usage, with heater and/or air conditioning in use.

Filed Jun 26, 2023 · Lights · NY

Seal on rear break lights malfunctioning causing water to leak into light and trunk causing mold and mildew buildup and possible electrical issues.

Filed Aug 13, 2022 · Lights · MO

During rain or carwash, water leaks into rear passenger cabin along ceiling. Suspect coming from cracked rear third brake light which is a known Cruze issue that may also cause battery issues. My third brake light has two cracks (one on each side).

Filed Jan 13, 2022 · Lights · 15,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. While refueling, the contact discovered that cracks had formed on both sides of the middle brake light housing. She then noticed that water from the cracks had leaked into the top rear headliner of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where they confirmed the failure and provided her an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle has been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. Consumer paid $312.82 for the repairs.

Filed Nov 1, 2021 · Lights · MI

Third rear brake light on my Chevy Cruze hatchback broke off from its mount, and is now dangling against the rear window glass, obstructing the view, obstructing the rear windshield wiper from being able to operate, and held on by nothing but the wiring. It is at risk of falling off into the road, makes the car less visible to drivers while braking, and obscures my view out of the back window, especially when it is raining, as I can no longer use the wiper. It is unable to be reattached without replacing the entire rear spoiler (approximately $1,000 repair according to multiple dealerships I have contacted, with photographs), and it is a manufacturer defect, not caused by outside force. It appears the bolts that hold the spoiler in were over-torqued at the factory, causing excess stress on the plastic holes they mount into, as the plastic surrounding both mounting holes cracked.

Filed Jun 9, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · FL

Third brake light cracked and letting water in my trunk. Where my battery and other electrical components are located.

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Lights, Visibility · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that she noticed a fracture on one of the rear brake light on the side. The contact stated that recently a passenger in the rear of the vehicle pointed out that the rear brake light was fractured allowing water to leak inside the vehicle into the head visor. The contact stated that they noticed the seal around the brake light and surrounding area was not properly sealed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2020 · Lights · 2,000 miles · FL

Exterior front head lamp condensation on both left and right sides. Had back to dealer several times in past 2 years. Dealer says it is normal and to live with it. The condensation happens standing or in motion. All depending on outdoor weather.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Body, Lights · 36,829 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet cruze. The contact noticed that the high mount brake seal was cracked. The vehicle was taken to hometown chevrolet buick gmc (2009 barnes st, reidsville, nc 27320, (336) 634-0050) where it was diagnosed that the third high mount brake light needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,829.

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Lights · CA · crash

This vehicle was in an accident at night due to the "automatic" lighting system either was non operations, not focused in the correct direction or not bright enough. The cruze vehicle was driving south bound to a lighted intersection from a stop sign a block away. The north bound car was at a stop waiting for the light to turn green. Upon turning green and after viewing the opposite lane to yield, the north bound car proceeded to turn left and did not see the cruze until it was already in a turn and later stated that the cruze came out of no where. The cruze was totaled. The witness to the accident, another northbound car, stated that the north bound car was going extremely slow as the light just turned green. It is noted that the 2016 vehicles were recalled for the exact same issue.