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2016 Chevrolet Cruze recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The most recent was reported on May 10, 2018. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CRUZE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
18V304000May 10, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline
17V057000January 26, 2017Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint
16V502000July 5, 2016Electrical System › Ignition
16V498000July 1, 2016Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 18V304000Manufacturer no. 18159

Fuel System, Gasoline

Report received by NHTSA
May 10, 2018
Owner notification
June 7, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
111,966 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
November 9, 2015 – May 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CRUZE

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety risk

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V304000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V057000Manufacturer no. 17035

Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint

Report received by NHTSA
January 26, 2017
Owner notification
February 28, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,197 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
June 28, 2016 – July 21, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
CRUZE

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."

Safety risk

In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seats, replacing any with seat-back frames that are incorrectly welded, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17035.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V057000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V502000Manufacturer no. 50490, 50491

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
July 5, 2016
Owner notification
October 14, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,367 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
January 11, 2011 – August 14, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
CRUZE

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety risk

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V502000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V498000Manufacturer no. 50190

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
July 1, 2016
Owner notification
August 11, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
32,913 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
November 5, 2015 – May 26, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
CRUZE

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cruze vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to May 26, 2016. The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Safety risk

Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will mail owners instructions and adhesive labels, with the correct code, to install on their headlight assemblies. Owners may also bring the vehicle to a GM dealership for any assistance with applying the label, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 50190.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V498000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 14, 2018.