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2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier Hatchback Auto

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier Hatchback Auto is a 1.4-liter turbocharged hatchback with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,945 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,945
MSRP with Destination$24,820
Destination Charge$875
Engine
Engine Type1.4L 4-cyl Turbo
Displacement1.4 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Fuel Economy
City29 MPG
Highway38 MPG
Combined32 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD Later Release
Other tested variants (3)
  • 2017 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD Early Release: 4 ★ overall
  • 2017 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD Later Release: 5 ★ overall
  • 2017 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD Early Release: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet CRUZE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 10, 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 18V304000

Jan 26, 2017 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

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."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 17V057000

201 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet CRUZE

Owner Complaints

201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet CRUZE (8 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine73
Power Train39
Electrical System33
Unknown Or Other31
Service Brakes19
Structure16
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 20, 2026 · Engine
“THE ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE BLOW BY FROM THE OIL FILLER CAP. HAVING A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NUMBER 1 AND IDLING ROUGH. THERE ARE SEVERAL THREADS ONLINE CONCERNING THIS ISSUE BEING CAUSED BY WORN PISTONS…”
May 13, 2026 · Unknown Or Other, Engine
“Recently my car's check engine light and the message "Service Stabilitrak" started coming up on my car, then my car started shaking while idling. I quickly took the car to my mechanic who assessed it…”
May 7, 2026 · Air Bags
“My airbag light came on. My vehicle has less than 100K miles on it. I took it to the Chevy Dealership that I purchased it from. The dealership indicated that the passenger side rail air bag is the…”
Jan 19, 2026 · Structure, Visibility/Wiper
“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…”
Jan 5, 2026 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Car is currently not drivable due to strong smell of gas coming from under the hood. Findings, gas is leaking into the engine and car will not crank. Diagnostic machine indicates poor fuel to fuel…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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