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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1BE5SM4G7••••••2016 Chevrolet CRUZE
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Chevrolet CRUZE build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
239on the model
84builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 5Power Train 2Electrical System 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashOct 2023
Hit a buck on highway. When airbags went off I felt sudden sharp pain in my left arm. I was later advised that it most likely was shrapnel from the airbag. It was obvious from the injury something hit my arm with a lot of force. The car was a total loss and in possession of…
EngineAug 2026
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…
Power TrainDec 2020
Vehicle was shaking profusely on local street, did not accelerate beyond 5 mph, and had a 'stabilitrak' error code. Barely made it back to the driveway. Had it towed to a dealership and confirmed piston/cylinder problem, which will require a completely new engine. Bought it used…
Service BrakesOct 2019
Was getting ready to leave the house to go to the store brake pedal became hard after starting the engine. Feels like the brake has a loss of the power assist. After starting the car, put it in drive, release the brake, vehicle begins to move, apply brake, brake pedal was very…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2019
The problem involves the auto stop/start feature on my car. When my car is in drive, the brake petal is depressed, and comes to a complete stop, said feature will engage and shut the engine off. The anomaly occurs when the brake petal is released and the engine is suppose to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1BE5SM4G7258216 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.