2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2017 Volkswagen GTI
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | 2017 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 201 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,231 | 554 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–37 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | 38,487 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 14 |
| Power Train | 39 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 1 |
| Structure | 16 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 28 | 0 |
| Stalling | 22 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
2017 Chevrolet Cruze
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.