The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car that came with a choice of 1.4L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl engines. Even at 9 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available) |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd, Automatic 9-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline, Diesel |
| Fuel economy | 28–31 city / 37–52 highway / 31–37 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,950–$2,600 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 265–287 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 7–8 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 7–8 out of 10 |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 2,904 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3,814–4,165 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 8 configurations: Cruze, Cruze Premier, Cruze Hatchback, Cruze Premier Hatchback |
| Age | 9 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to…
Risk: In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Owners have filed 201 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze with NHTSA. 8 reports involved a crash and 6 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 5 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, by version tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dr, FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | 10.7% |
| 4 Dr, FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | 10.7% |
| 5 Hb, FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | 10.7% |
| 5 Hb, FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | 10.7% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 1,233 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
1 of them is a warranty extension. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2017 Cruzes that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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