How many steering complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze have?

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 7% of its 250 total complaints for the year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering issues on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2016 Cruze?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2016 Cruze is 57,000 miles.

Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries on the 2016 Cruze?

NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury among the 18 steering complaints filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.

Is steering a bigger issue on the 2016 Cruze than other model years?

Steering complaints made up 7% of total complaints for the 2016 Cruze, lower than the 12-13% shares seen in the 2012-2014 model years.

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 7% of its 250 total complaints, with one crash and one injury reported. Median mileage at failure was 57,000 miles, and no steering-related recall is listed for this year.

Steering complaints: 18; 7% of 250
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 57,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel becomes very hard to turn or requires excessive force while driving straight at highway speeds around 70 mph.
Steering column locks up during turns at various speeds, sometimes recurring after dealer repair of the steering gear.
Power steering cuts out along with 'service stabilitrak' and 'service power steering' dash warnings, often during turns or at low speed.
Grinding or roaring noise from the steering column or wheel area precedes a sudden loss of steering assist.
Owners report the rack and pinion being identified as a possible cause of noise near the front wheel.
Steering loss occurs together with electrical symptoms such as flickering dashboard lights, stalling radio, or the car losing power.

When 2016 Chevrolet Cruze steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 25, 2016, latest Apr 15, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to Apr 2026; peak Feb 2016 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Cruze model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
201148 (7%)
2012103 (12%)
201374 (13%)
201493 (13%)
201524 (10%)
201618 (7%)
20176 (3%)
20189 (8%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze have?: NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 7% of its 250 total complaints for the year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering issues on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2016 Cruze?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2016 Cruze is 57,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries on the 2016 Cruze?: NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury among the 18 steering complaints filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.
Is steering a bigger issue on the 2016 Cruze than other model years?: Steering complaints made up 7% of total complaints for the 2016 Cruze, lower than the 12-13% shares seen in the 2012-2014 model years.