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2017 Chevrolet

Cruze

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo

Chevrolet Cruze: best and worst years
2017 Chevrolet Cruze
2017 photoUser3204CC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
136
Power to weight
0.049 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.65
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
52 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
272 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
175 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
2,756 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
10 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
201
Reported injuries
5

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE25%
  • POWER TRAIN13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%
  • STRUCTURE5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 295 total.

Chevrolet Cruze: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.