How common are structure and body complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Cruze, which is 11% of all 201 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among Cruze model years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze related to structure or body issues?

Yes. Recall campaign 17V057000 covers a driver or front passenger seat-back recliner bracket that may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically appear on the 2017 Cruze?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 36,829 miles at the time these complaints were filed.

Do these structure and body complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Cruze, with no fires reported.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, 11% of its 201 total complaints that year — the highest share of any Cruze model year. The median mileage at failure was 36,829 miles, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported. A related seat-back recliner recall (17V057000) also covers this model year.

Structure & Body complaints: 22; 11% of 201
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 36,829 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Water leaks into the trunk through a cracked or poorly sealed high-mount brake light housing, collecting near the spare tire and battery.
Trunk fails to open on command from the button or key fob, then unexpectedly pops open while driving.
Hood latch releases on its own while driving, causing the hood to strike the windshield, fenders, and roof.
Driver seat-back frame breaks during a rear-end collision, allowing the torso to twist and causing spinal injury.
Musty or mildew odor develops inside the cabin as leaked water reaches electrical components near the rear seat and quarter panel.

When 2017 Chevrolet Cruze body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 29, 2018, latest Jan 19, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2018 to Jan 2026; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA 17V057000Jan 26, 2017Structure & Body17,197 vehicles
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."
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.

Structure & Body complaints by Cruze model year

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

20100 (0%)
201123 (3%)
201225 (3%)
201316 (3%)
201416 (2%)
20154 (2%)
201612 (5%)
201722 (11%)
20185 (5%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?: NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Cruze, which is 11% of all 201 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among Cruze model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze related to structure or body issues?: Yes. Recall campaign 17V057000 covers a driver or front passenger seat-back recliner bracket that may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically appear on the 2017 Cruze?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 36,829 miles at the time these complaints were filed.
Do these structure and body complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Cruze, with no fires reported.