2016 Chevrolet Cruze Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 4% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11396071, filed 2021-02, 60,000 miles“Code u0164 :data communication with the climate control system has been lost or interrupted. Code u0155 : data communication with the instrument panel system has been lost or interrupted. Received these codes from on stsr took my vehicle to dealership next day they said they found no errors. But, I don't know how now when ever I use xm sirius radio it always says lost connection/signal. Also, vehicle is always hot like the heater is on when it's not on. Has lost in acceleration while driving highway and city streets been doing that for the last month or 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #11111489, filed 2018-07, 59,000 miles“On two occasions, during acceleration, I experience a stuck throttle condition on my 2016 chevy cruise. Once in early april (reported to dealer) on a city street and a second time on may 10th, 2017 on a freeway on ramp. During the first incident I was able hit the gas pedal with my foot and it released, during the second acceleration incident, I tried to unseat the pedal with my foot to no avail, I then pushed the shifter to neutral and the accelerator dislodged. I took the vehicle to fisher Chevrolet on may 10th and they road tested the car and were unable to verify the concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #10985039, filed 2017-05, 6,500 miles“I am filing this complaint due to repeated mechanical and safety problems with my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The vehicle has had ongoing acceleration problems, including times when it would not accelerate properly even with the A/C on its lowest setting. The turbocharger has needed to be replaced multiple times, yet acceleration problems have continued. I have also had oil lines randomly snap and spray oil from the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11764992, filed 2026-09“Check engine light came on I paid out of pocket for 3 different diagnostics for them to say they fixed it and still have this problem. Car goes in stability track and reduced engine power wont drive over 5mph this is the same problem I see numerous other people with this car are complaining about why are you guys not investigating or recalling this engine because it's clearly a manufacturer issue”
NHTSA complaint #11396069, filed 2021-02Related service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: 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 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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