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2016 Chevrolet Cruze MPG

26–34 mpg combined across 9 EPA-rated versions. Best: Cruze (FWD, 1.4L 4-cyl) at 30 city / 40 hwy / 34 combined; lowest: Cruze Limited (1.8L 4-cyl, A6) at 26.

Every version

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How it compares

• 2016 Midsize Cars: class average 26.1 mpg over 196 versions; best Cruze +7.9 (#15).
• 2015: 32 mpg best (+2 for 2016).
• 2017: 37 mpg best.
• Fuel cost spread: $1,950–$2,600 a year ($650 difference).
• 2019 model: 37 mpg best (+3).

Safety

250 owner complaints: Engine 102, Electrical System 59, Unknown Or Other 43, Fuel/Propulsion System 35. Crashes 19, fires 6, injuries 14.

Recent owner reports: Engine

“car has been overheating run while i take the keys out doors will lock with keys in the ignition lots of lights will come on car will slow way down constantly adding antifreeze in it heat and air will stop working i have had trouble ever since i bought this a year ago”

“Manufacturer: General Motors / Chevrolet Vehicle: 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT (VIN: [XXX]) Corporate Case Number: XXX Nature of Dispute: Premature mechanical failure of a major drivetrain assembly and administrative bad faith. Factual Timeline: Initial Failure & Prior Liability: At 51,490 miles, the vehicle suffered a mechanical failure of the turbocharger assembly. General Motors acknowledged defect awareness and prior”

“My engine needed oil I checked the dip stick added the oil the next day my engine started leaking and over heating come to find out there’s a pcv issue the valve cover gasket along with multiple other seals need replaced I was unaware of anything wrong no indication of over heating I just smelled the heat and was able to see after popping the hood the radiator fan is now not working and gas is coming through the…”

Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.

Recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).

Nearby years

• 2013 · 32 mpg
• 2014 · 32 mpg
• 2015 · 32 mpg
• 2017 · 37 mpg

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