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 seats:front assembly:head restraint issues. In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seats, replacing any with seat-back frames that are incorrectly welded, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17035.
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