CHEVROLET 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Brand
CHEVROLET
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE vehicles due to fuel system, gasoline issues. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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 Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026