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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 201 total for the year
Median mileage
16,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, 2% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,600 miles.

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.

“While driving our 2017 chevy Cruze hatchback at nightime , the problem occurred on the highway. The orange lines that are made in this vehicle for antenna & rear glass defroster that lights from cars behind me all I was getting were strong almost blinding glare from the rear glass ,I did try to avoid glare with day/nite mirror it did`nt help at all. I don`t know if it`s a defect or other problem? Please advise , because this vehicle I`m feel it will cause a critical accident etc.”

NHTSA complaint #10985603, filed 2017-05, 25 miles

“Right after I purchased the 2017 chevy Cruze I noticed a small delay with the wipers when they were in downward motion but really didn't think anything of it. However, a month later I'm driving on the highway in the rain the wipers froze in the upward position! Probably one of the most terrifying experience I've had. (note: it takes very little rain to completely block visibility when driving) thankfully I was able to get into the right hand lane and was able to get us off the road. The wipers remained in the upward position for 15-20 minutes before finally reacting the wiper lever.”

NHTSA complaint #11102463, filed 2018-06, 12,700 miles

“The windshield wipers failed to return to the off position. They got stuck in the on position. The vehicle was in motion at the time the issue occurred. The wipers remained stuck even as the vehicle was parked and turned off. Attempts to reset the wipers using manual force were unsuccessful. The next morning en route to the dealer, the wipers returned to the off position upon starting the vehicle to drive. The wipers stuck again several times while driving to the dealership for service.”

NHTSA complaint #11102956, filed 2018-06, 20,500 miles

“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”

NHTSA complaint #11711931, filed 2026-01

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11414186, filed 2021-04, 60,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201929%
201844%
201752%
201621%
201594%
2014477%
2013336%
2012435%
2011304%

Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze

Engine
73 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
39 complaints
Electrical system
33 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Electronic stability control
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology