2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited get?

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited has U.S. EPA estimates of 26–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited at a glance

Owner complaints240

Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Combined26–30 mpg

Typical price$10,216

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 240 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited safety ratings

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited MPG & running costs

Combined26–30 mpg

City25 mpg

Highway36 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,350

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited worth?

Low

$6,995

Typical price

$10,216

High

$13,477

From 50 comparable 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,750

Fuel only$11,750

Per mile$0.16

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.