2016 Chevrolet Cruze Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 15%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 15% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car while driving suddenly sputters and stalls. I get an error message saying to check airbags. The locks on the doors will unlock and lock and unlock an lock multiple times while driving. Check engine light comes on. When I pump gas the car wont start immediately it sputters and clicks every time.”
NHTSA complaint #11321775, filed 2020-04, 80,000 miles“When im driving and stop at a light it sounds like my car is gonna die it sputters and almost dies and now its dying when I stop at a light but cranks right back up after it dies there was a erg valve recall we got fixed but it seems to be the same issue as before”
NHTSA complaint #11395618, filed 2021-02, 4 miles“My valve cover has went bad and started leaking oil around my spark plugs. Upon further investigation of my own I have found out that this is a common issue for many year models of the chevy Cruze. My valve cover is an updated version of the plastic on the 2015 and older and is now a metal one. I spoke with a local mechanic who informed me he has replaced 75 new valve covers that general motors has built a new valve cover to replace the metal one on my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11339423, filed 2020-07, 123,000 miles“My 2016 chevy Cruze limited started to lose acceleration and wouldn't go over 40 miles an hour. No code lights are on and none detected. So I drove home and parked the car and waited until it was cooled down and opened the hood to check my oil. I unscrewed the oil cap where you add oil and it completely smelled like gasoline. Now the engine is starting to go crazy and I am taking it in before it catches fire and puts me and anyone else in danger.”
NHTSA complaint #11206908, filed 2019-05, 66,000 miles“The intake manifold blew out it's sensor. Not like it just went out, but some how pressure built up and blew it out of the manifold. This is exactly what the representative at the dealership just told me over the phone. Car is at the service department because of the ongoing issues with the turbo and the missing bolts and the fact that this engine was obviously a faulty build, as GM has already acknowledged. I am terrified to drive this car and I still owe on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383926, filed 2020-12, 81,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V304000May 10, 2018General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2016–2018
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11010874Oct 15, 2024This bulletin provides information on how to look for and test for DEF or water in the fuel system and what the specs should be.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
102 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsOther or unknown
43 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 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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