general problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze

Several times during ownership (bought used in 2021 with 13,000 miles at purchase, currently 35,000 miles on car. Entire instrument cluster including center screen and center console shifter selector goes completely dark. This includes both speedometer indicators. No apparent cause, no advance warning, screen(s) just "black out". After some time. . . 30-40 seconds to as long as 2-3 minutes all console and instruments lights come back on. Happens during daytime and nighttime usage, with heater and/or air conditioning in use.

Seal on rear break lights malfunctioning causing water to leak into light and trunk causing mold and mildew buildup and possible electrical issues.

During rain or carwash, water leaks into rear passenger cabin along ceiling. Suspect coming from cracked rear third brake light which is a known Cruze issue that may also cause battery issues. My third brake light has two cracks (one on each side).

Third rear brake light on my chevy Cruze hatchback broke off from its mount, and is now dangling against the rear window glass, obstructing the view, obstructing the rear windshield wiper from being able to operate, and held on by nothing but the wiring. It is at risk of falling off into the road, makes the car less visible to drivers while braking, and obscures my view out of the back window, especially when it is raining, as I can no longer use the wiper. It is unable to be reattached without replacing the entire rear spoiler (approximately $1,000 repair according to multiple dealerships I have contacted, with photographs), and it is a manufacturer defect, not caused by outside force. It appears the bolts that hold the spoiler in were over-torqued at the factory, causing excess stress on the plastic holes they mount into, as the plastic surrounding both mounting holes cracked.

Third brake light cracked and letting water in my trunk. Where my battery and other electrical components are located.

This vehicle was in an accident at night due to the "automatic" lighting system either was non operations, not focused in the correct direction or not bright enough. The Cruze vehicle was driving south bound to a lighted intersection from a stop sign a block away. The north bound car was at a stop waiting for the light to turn green. Upon turning green and after viewing the opposite lane to yield, the north bound car proceeded to turn left and did not see the Cruze until it was already in a turn and later stated that the Cruze came out of no where. The Cruze was totaled. The witness to the accident, another northbound car, stated that the north bound car was going extremely slow as the light just turned green. It is noted that the 2016 vehicles were recalled for the exact same issue.

Exterior front head lamp condensation on both left and right sides. Had back to dealer several times in past 2 years. Dealer says it is normal and to live with it. The condensation happens standing or in motion. All depending on outdoor weather.