How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?

NHTSA lists 39 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2017 Cruze, which is 19% of its 201 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze transmission or clutch?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Cruze.

At what mileage do 2017 Cruze transmission problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 32,695 miles.

What specific transmission issues do 2017 Cruze owners report?

Owners describe the clutch pedal going soft or sticking to the floor, hesitation before acceleration, and sudden power loss with a downshift thud, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.

Did any 2017 Cruze transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Cruze lists 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the 39 complaints.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 39 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, 19% of its 201 total complaints. No related recall is listed. Median mileage at failure is 32,695 miles, with issues centered on clutch and hesitation problems.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 39; 19% of 201
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 32,695 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Clutch pedal goes soft or sinks to the floor and stops engaging, sometimes overnight or after highway driving.
Vehicle hesitates for several seconds before accelerating when merging or pressing the gas pedal, feeling like it slipped into neutral.
Sudden loss of power or downshift with a thud while driving near highway speed, followed by reduced speed until the car is restarted.
Clutch hydraulic components (pipe, elbow, master cylinder, slave cylinder) fail, requiring dealer replacement over multiple visits.
Engine misfires and jerks back and forth at high RPM before shifts, described as feeling like a piston problem.

When 2017 Chevrolet Cruze transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 7, 2016, latest Nov 18, 2025.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Nov 2025; peak Jul 2019 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Cruze model year

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

20101 (50%)
2011193 (26%)
2012137 (16%)
2013112 (19%)
201497 (14%)
201537 (15%)
201631 (12%)
201739 (19%)
201823 (21%)
20196 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?: NHTSA lists 39 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2017 Cruze, which is 19% of its 201 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze transmission or clutch?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Cruze.
At what mileage do 2017 Cruze transmission problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 32,695 miles.
What specific transmission issues do 2017 Cruze owners report?: Owners describe the clutch pedal going soft or sticking to the floor, hesitation before acceleration, and sudden power loss with a downshift thud, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
Did any 2017 Cruze transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Cruze lists 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the 39 complaints.