2016 Chevrolet Cruze air bags problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hit a buck on highway. When airbags went off I felt sudden sharp pain in my left arm. I was later advised that it most likely was shrapnel from the airbag. It was obvious from the injury something hit my arm with a lot of force. The car was a total loss and in possession of insurance company…”
filed Nov 5, 2023
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the front air bag warning light illuminated, and the message "Service Air Bags" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer that stated that the front passenger side air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle…”
filed Sep 7, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 Cruze | 8 | 7% |
| 2017 Cruze | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 Cruze | 20 | 8% |
| 2014 Cruze | 75 | 11% |
| 2013 Cruze | 49 | 8% |
| 2012 Cruze | 34 | 4% |
| 2011 Cruze | 40 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.