2016 Chevrolet Cruze Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11252095, filed 2019-08, 61,000 miles“My door ajar alarm goes off not stop when car is in motion after 3 mins the locks try to unlock and lock going down the road and the dome lights flash on and off. My alarm system goes off every 10 to 20 min in the middle of the night or day so you cant set your alarms and all order for the part are on back order. The door sensor triggers the most when making a hard right turn. Moving parked or sitting I drive the sensor still alarms out”
NHTSA complaint #11133197, filed 2018-10, 55,000 miles“I purchased a new 2016 chevy Cruze limited from fairway Chevrolet on 4/2/16. At the time of purchase I was not aware that it had a center high mounted stop light flashing device on it[the dealer called it a red alert system . I stated to dealership personnel that per DOT laws that I believe such a device is not legal. They stated that it was legal .I removed the device myself as they were to busy to do it without a lengthy delay.can you please look into this issue? …”
NHTSA complaint #10864343, filed 2016-05, 30 miles“Just received a recall letter of some form for my 2016 chevy cruz stating that a fire may start when the d.c./d.c. Converter is powered due to a resistive short occurring due to electrical/ lighting problems I believe the letter describes it better then I can. The problem I have it the letter states that Chevrolet will pay for a temp fix if I take it to my dealership before jan.31st but after that any problems due to this manufacturing errror will come out of my pocket. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945840, filed 2017-01Related recalls
- 16V498000Jul 1, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cruze vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to May 26, 2016. The headlight assemblies are not…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2016
Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
102 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology