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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
73 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsSteering
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.
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