One problem related to engine failure has been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze based on all problems reported for the 2016 Cruze.
I own a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze with <100k miles, no accident history, and no previous issues. I bought the car new from the dealership and have been the only owner. I was driving straight on a residential street (<30 mph) when the car started puttering and shaking. The car suddenly shut off right in the middle of the road, and I had to swerve to the shoulder to avoid crashing. Upon bringing the car to the certified chevy dealership, we learned the car had a damaged piston and cracked cylinder wall. The only fix was to completely replace the engine. It should be noted the oil had been changed just the week previous. I know chevy is aware of this issue because they released safety bulletin pip5421f back in 2018 regarding this very issue. I also know there is an active lawsuit in the state of California, but this doesn't apply to us in minnesota. I find it unacceptable that Chevrolet is aware of premature engine failure in their vehicles, and have not issued a recall, even though it poses a safety hazard.