2016 Chevrolet Cruze electrical system problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that upon returning to the parked vehicle, while attempting to unlock the doors with the key fob, the doors failed to open. The contact was able to open the door manually using the key. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and…”
filed Aug 18, 2025
“My tire pressure sensor keeps coming on even after I had it worked on. 3 of them shows the pressure level but one shows 2 lines but no pressure level but there’s air in the tire. The other problem I’m having is the check engine light is on. Please advise if any issues are recalls or do I need to…”
filed Dec 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016…Campaign 16V502000 · Jul 5, 2016
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides procedures to correct customer concerns of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely Cold Weather Conditions, Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Icing - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with…
22-NA-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 4, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 Cruze | 14 | 13% |
| 2017 Cruze | 33 | 16% |
| 2015 Cruze | 49 | 20% |
| 2014 Cruze | 184 | 26% |
| 2013 Cruze | 121 | 21% |
| 2012 Cruze | 196 | 23% |
| 2011 Cruze | 96 | 13% |
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.