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It's still a Chevy
NoGMOs, 08/10/2018
updated 02/24/2025
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
34 of 34 people found this review helpful
The last time I owned a Chevy was 20 years ago. That was when I bought a Subaru, which lasted the 20 years, with few complaints. The only reason I did not buy another one is they moved out of my budget. The last Chevy I owned, I had to work on it every weekend so I could drive it during the week. Chevy's quality has improved dramatically, except there is still driver window air noise, and the paint is still suspect, scratches too easily, and with 6 stone chips in the hood already ( 13 months), and no I don't follow gravel trucks. The trunk space is lacking, and can't fit golf clubs without the back seats down. The good? The mileage is phenomenal, 41 mpg+ on the highway, and 33 mpg combined. I got the Bose sound system, and it of course provides great sound. It is quite comfortable, and drove several hours on a road trip with no seat fatigue. They could put a 3 sec. delay in the Auto-Stop feature, for when a stop is only temporary, but you can crawl through a stop sign or kick it in neutral if you want to by pass it. I think this would be a better car for a young person, as it has all the communications you could ask for, I think. It has good acceleration, handles well except in deep snow, and is fun to drive. ***2020 update*** I now have 25,000 trouble-free miles on my Cruze hatchback. I put 5500 miles on from two road trips. The mileage is still excellent, actually achieving 55 mpg on long, flat, straightaways. Nice touring car! After putting a bug deflector on, I have not had any more stone chips in the hood. The resale value seems to be holding up now, probably because more people are discovering the value in this car.***2021 Update*** Still going strong four years after purchase with no issues! UPDATE*** No problems! 2022 Update*** No problems! 2023 Update*** No problems! 2023 UPDATE ***No Problems 2024 Update***No problems 2025 Update*** No problems
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Good car for tall guy
Bill Rawlins, 05/24/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
Several good points with our 2017 Chevy Cruze Premier Hatchback: 1) Though my wife is the main driver, I can fit in it comfortably at 6'6". Try that with a Ford Escape on a long trip. 2) Very peppy. The 1.4L Turbo has a lot of power - sufficient for us. 3) The ride is super-smooth, like a big luxury car; probably because the Premier model has a Watt's suspension. 4) We use the Apple Car Play with our iPhones and Apple GPS. My wife buys the unlimited wifi and streams Pandora through the Bluetooth interface. .... The Auto-Stop can be a bit annoying, but you can keep it from kicking in by braking slowly. Pay a little extra for a higher model like the Premier and get the cruise control, seat warmers, rear cup holders, etc. ... Have had no problems so far - Knock on wood!
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Tom Bradder, 11/14/2016
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
68 of 74 people found this review helpful
Highlights: I drive pot hole infested roads up a mountain to work and the suspension soaks up the craters and cracks like a champ. Transmission is unexpectedly smooth as well. I also like the diesel-like throttle mapping, as it allows you to drive very smoothly and efficiently. But if you need to speed up in a hurry, you feel that turbo kick in with a lot less lag time than other diesels I've driven. The cabin is very well muted for its class. The amount of technology you get for the price is also impressive. I have the convienence package as well. The steering has a nice balance of responsiveness and road feel. I would have expected something a lot more numb feeling and sloppy. The rear legroom, though I don't have passengers often, is FAR larger than expected. Tall people can sit in the backseat even with the front seats pushed back. Cons: None. This car feels like a great value and seems to punch above its weight in terms of its luxury-like smoothness and solid feel.
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Love this car
Mike, 02/16/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
Admittedly, this is my first new car so I may be biased. I previously drove a manual 02 Golf. The standard backup camera is amazing (first time having one) and the screen is huge. I use Apple CarPlay regularly. I was a bit worried about the auto stop/start as it has been listed as a con of this car. Honestly, I've never been in the situation that it does not start by the time my foot is on the gas. It starts so quickly that I don't even notice it; I would list this feature as a pro and not a con. It's a very smooth ride. Acceleration is decent but when the turbo kicks it feels pretty fast (compared to my golf). Not sure of fuel economy yet. I did see that at one point it listed 39 mpg as the best I've gotten but I hear you need to let it break in before getting accurate readings. Love the cargo space (as does my dog) and I actually keep the seats down most of the time with a blanket in the back. I really love the interior; feels pretty luxurious for a car of this price but again, I'm coming from an 02 Golf. The only con is that it feels a bit top heavy around turns compared to the Golf. I see that Chevy has a new suspension kit to make it a little bit stiffer; I might install that soon. Having a button for an ignition took some getting used to (convenience package) but now I'm a fan.
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1.4l Turbo Engine
Tiffany, 11/07/2019
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
If you live where it gets cold...do not purchase this engine in any of the Chevy vehicles. The turbo freezes sending your car into safe made and requires a shop visit. This has been happening for 2 years and now my warranty is up and I am expected to pay out of pocket??? Chevy dealers all have bulletins posted about this issue but there is no fix for the problem...so not a recall??? I am stuck with a car that Chevy knows has issues and will not stand behind their product...very dissapointed!!!
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jlo30324, 11/08/2016
updated 05/10/2018
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
I was in the market for a car with a great cargo space and good gas mileage. The Cruze Hatch met those requirements plus it has a great interior. The road noise is minimal and after a 600 mile road trip, it got great gas mileage that equaled the EPA numbers. Yes, the auto start-stop does take some time to get used to but it is not intrusive and does not engage in stop and go traffic. Surprisingly the back seats has more leg room than the SUV I traded in, even for someone sitting behind me with my long legs. The one issue is that the headrests do block a lot of the rear vision out of the back window. I really did not notice this in the daytime but at night on the expressway, it is something to be aware off. But all in all, I am happy with it and one of my coworkers liked it so much he got one too.
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Very surprised
Harry I. Rod, 09/02/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've always had Asian cars and German cars but I wanted to give it a try to American cars and I chose the Cruze. I couldn't be more surprised with this car and how smooth it drives. The interior design is beautiful and it's very comfortable. I'm a 6 ft guy and even though the back seat can have more head room, it's very comfortable to be a small car. The front seats are very comfortable, ironically I think the hatchback is more comfortable than the sedan (my opinion). The auto start and stop feature is awesome, it's a very smooth transition and you won't even notice it. The auto start feature is a lot better than BMW's which is not as smooth as the chevy's. It's very quiet and smooth on the road, you barely can feel harsh roads. I'm a commuter so I do not care much about power. MPG is amazing as well. I'm also impressed with the technology. I'm sure Chevrolet will keep improving this car. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with this car!!
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Very nice compact car but
Merona, 03/20/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
31 of 36 people found this review helpful
At first I thought something was wrong and almost gone back to get another car. The engine stops at the red light is annoying...I would not buy it or recommend this car to anyone without test driving it for a period of days. You probably would not like the way the car constantly jerking during starting. Same thing with the 2017 Ford Escape. I rented for a week during California visit. It has the same stop start and the jerking is worst than the Chevy Cruze. Before you buy these vehicles, test drive them at least few days. Besides that annoying stop and start, they are actually very nice and quiet vehicles.
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engine failure!!!
r wagoner, 12/20/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Love this car but after 12000 miles developed no power engine light came on and went off took it to the dealer found no problem drove another 200 hundred miles developed severe engine miss dealer replaced pistons drove home developed an oil leak next day returned to the shop oil leak repaired never made it home stopped at a shopping center then it would not start, finally started took back to the dealer now driving rental car NOT SURE IF I WANT ANOTHER ONE
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Cruze be nimble, Cruz be Quick, Cruze has no stick
Mark Shirley, 08/24/2017
updated 08/27/2018
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car was made for today. It shines in the city, country, and the highway. The "Auto Stop" (car shuts off at stops to conserve gas), was a little disconcerting at first; however, when you see your city gas mileage, you don't mind. On those long lonesome country 60 MPH roads, you can get nearly 40 mile MPG. And, even with all this fuel economy, this car is quick and nibble at freeway speeds. After coming from the city, and taking it easy on a 50 mile trip to visit in-laws in the country, I got 38 miles to the the gallon (without AC on), on my way to their home. Coming home, we were running a little late, and in freeway city traffic, my Cruze was so nibble and quick darting around the clustered traffic at freeway speeds, it was almost incredible. My car has remote & push-button start, and I can unlock the doors by touching the handles. After getting to work and waiting in my Cruze to punch-in for my shift, I switch the car off and the radio and electric windows still operate, until I exit the vehicle, which is a great feature. I read one review where the person was bemoaning the "Auto Stop", while trying to pull into traffic quickly. I found if you anticipate a quick move coming, you merely have to be proactive and step on the accelerator a couple of seconds before going to take it out of the "Auto Stop" mode. This hasn't been an issue and I live in the City. With the RS package and the addition of my fog lights to the front grill, this car is a looker. Even though the Cruze Hatchback isn't rated quite as high as some of the other Hatchbacks, I beg to differ. This car is all things to most people and a great value. Did I say it corners like butter. This car is a sleeper. After 6 months, still really enjoying my Chevy Cruze Hatchback. I'll put my Cruze against any of the other Hatchbacks in appearance and luxuries. With my factory push button start, keyless entry, and remote start, really enjoying my car this winter. 10 mins. before punching out at my Michigan job, I use my remote start to deice my windows, warm the engine, and heat the seats. A little slice of heaven in a very unkind world. I also like the feature of being able to control the electrics on my car like the windows, wiper, and etc. for 10 minutes after stopping the engine. Even after 10 mins I can still listen to the radio until I go in to punch in. Because of the winters and remote start, gas mileage has really suffered, but a price I'm willing to pay to make my life so much easier during the harsh MI winter. The car is also quick with its little turbo charged engine. Deserves a look, if shopping for a car. And, one more thing, leg room in the back seat is great for a car of this size, particularly in comparison with almost every other hatchback. My Cruz has been a great addition to our family
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Great Surprise
Marty, 03/28/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Traded in a small SUV. This car is a wonderful surprise. The handling, transmission and motor provide a sports sedan feel in comparison. Great gas mileage and logical technology - the WiFi is useful. Interior and exterior are tight and attractive.
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Cruzin in the manual hatch
greg koenig, 12/22/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Even with a bit of a heavy foot I still get an average of 29 MPG whil driving about 90% in town. Its a solid overall car that has some great lines and can be pretty much outfit just the way you want. It's worth a drive in either Automatic or Manual. The bluetooth / apple carplay / android auto are great and make it more affordable than having to add options or go up trim levels for something so easy to replicate.
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Great car, low cost, awesome tech.
Mike Murphy, 01/10/2018
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Buy the gen 2 Cruze, 2017 or newer. You'll also want the 1.4L turbo engine, my last Cruze had 181k trouble free miles on that drive train. If your budget allows definitely get the premier trim, it's well worth the cost. I really have no negative comments on this car. If you are looking for a vehicle that offers many high end options at an inexpensive price while returning impressive fuel mileage, low operating cost and outstanding reliability, then this is your car. I chose the 2017 premier hatchback, it comes equipped with heated front & rear leather seats, heated steering wheel, 8 inch touch screen my link radio, Bose sound system, turn by turn navigation and too many other options to list.
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Cruise in your Cruze.
Lucwolf, 02/28/2021
updated 11/09/2023
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a Cruze Premier hatchback new in 2017. It is totally loaded with all options. Even the back seats are heated. I can start it from my cell phone to cool it down /heat it up while I am in the mall. I have taken it to FL from ON, Canada twice. It cruises at any speed you want , legal or illegal. They could have called it the Cruze Century if you get my meaning. (WINK) In the city it has lots of pep, on the highway, you do need considerable room to pass at 50mph, on the expressways, well, be very careful. Entrance ramps are no problem. Other than lacking power I really like this vehicle. I have the Kalahari interior and always get compliments on it from new passengers. The seats could use more lower back support, but I have driven it for 9 hours straight without any real discomfort. Once you become accustomed to it, the start stop system is fine. The car engine stops unnoticeably, but does start with a wee shudder that was annoying, but if you go to YouTube you will find a way to shut it off. Strangely enough, when I edid that I missed the restarting shudder and turned it back on. It is kind of nice sitting in traffic burning no gas while the cars around you are idling their money away. It will restart itself after a set amount of time, such as at a long stoplight. FL has plenty of those! I have tried to trick the restarting system in lifting my foot off the brake and quickly pressing the gas pedal to see if I can beat the restarting system. Nope! In three years of ownership I have spent nothing in repairs and only have paid for regular maintenance. The heated steering wheel and seats are very welcome in our Canadian winters. I find the cars heats up quickly /cools down fast and the defrosting systems work well. The doors shut with a nice solid sound. No squeaks or rattles yet at all. ON STAR did work very well in the vehicle. I can recharge my computer while driving if I wish. The wireless cell phone charger works very well. Automatic high beam feature works perfectly. At a steady 77mph I get 34 mpg according to the computer. If something catastrophic happened to my Cruze, I would be out shopping for another the next day. I really enjoy the car.
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Much Better then Average
Nicholas, 09/17/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Have the Hatchback Premier the ride is quieter then Civic . More cormfotable the Madza 3. The Ford Focus needs a lot of improvement to even be in a class with the Cruze . For the money Cruze is a contender and you add the mileage savings that equals a winner
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Can't believe how much I love this little Chevy!
James, 01/10/2018
updated 01/13/2020
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
The last year was a bit of a roller-coaster in our lives, and involved selling a bunch of stuff and relocating. Kept one vehicle, sold another (a Porsche Boxster) and I leased a Chevy Cruze Premier hatchback for myself to use daily. Moved to a colder climate and didn't want/need a convertible anymore, and our fully loaded car is SO much nicer than Chevrolets of the past and is amazingly comfortable. Honestly, it's easily as nice as our 2007 BMW 3-series was inside, and handles almost as well, incredibly. The car has been flawless so far, and feels incredibly solid and quiet, especially considering my expectations. Winter driving has also been beyond expectations, even though it's just a front-drive car with all-season tires. Our mileage approaches 40mpg on the highway, although for city driving in cold weather it's been in the low 20s. We test-drove a Cadillac ATS at the dealer with the 2.0L turbo engine, and this car could compete with a VW GTI if that engine were an option (I've had one of those, as well). Update: I'm nearing the end of the lease on this car, and it now has 32,000 miles on it, and it's been nearly perfect. Only trouble I had was with the A/C system, and the dealer ended up replacing the entire system under warranty. Aside from that, it's been standard maintenance. Tires still have some life in them, although I suspect that they're too worn for the lease return requirements. My mileage has actually improved, and typically, I get around 32mpg average on each tank of (regular) fuel. Since Chevy has discontinued the Cruze (after they finally figured out how to make a decent compact car), I'm actually considering buying out the car at the end of the lease. It's hard to find a car with comparable features at anywhere close to the price of this one.
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Chevrolet is trying but failing
JDMfan802, 09/14/2020
updated 03/15/2021
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
So I’m an avid Japanese car buyer let it be known. I drive a 8th gen civic coupe with a host of problems but it refuses to quit. We leased a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT hatchback because, 1. I come from a Chevrolet family, 2. Chevy upped their game in the style department (exterior not interior) and 3. I had to prove a point knowing damn well it’d fail me early to show my parents Chevy isn’t what they believe it is. Sounds worse than it is. For starters; As a commuter, the Cruze is quiet, efficient and stylish, that being said, the transmission is undefined, the interior is hard plastic as all Chevrolet products are, but it still somehow feels solid. Suspension is awful, hard bumps turn into body rattling earthquakes on dirt roads, thin tires look cool, but as you know offer zero traction help, and no absorption of road defects. Gas mileage was about 28 mpg combined. Radio was meh Sound system is what you’d expect as OEM. The problems; 1. 1100 miles into the lease, oil light came on, returned to Chevy, their world class mechanics forgot to remove old oil filter o-ring. I usually do my own maintenance but as a lease it’s free so let the pros do it, or are they pros? They reported no damage and fixed issue. 2. 2932 miles, engine sputtering, they diagnose as a dirty maf sensor. How? No answer, cleaned it and fixed. 3. 10,300 miles, head gasket failed. 10,300 miles?! My 8th gen civics head gasket is just going and it’s at 292,900 miles, it’s to be expected! But 10,300!!? Bye Chevy. Parents chalked it up to my driving habits. I don’t beat my cars, I simply get to speed faster than their turtle pacing. I meticulously maintain my cars as well, following book and my own experience so problems don’t arise. I traded it back in and am getting a 2012 Camry used, why? Toyota is always the leading consumer reports for a reason. Listen people, not all cars are perfect, maintenance goes a very long way, but problems always happen, they’re mechanical, expect the unexpected. It’ll be okay. Don’t buy Chevrolet Cruze with the turbo engine, Naturally Aspirated is the way too go. Way less problems. Also the 2017 Honda Civic hatchback with the 1.5 turbo engines also have a host of problems, turbo is not the answer, naturally aspirated non turbo is.
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Chevy as a business is worse than its product.
Gibson, 05/29/2019
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
TBH, car feature is OK. I got one with the package including upgraded seat and speakers and sunroof for 20k. BUT, the crucial part of the car-its engine- has some stupid problems. When auto-stop kicked in, sometimes the engine won't restart when you lift the brake pedal and apply gas, so basically you are a sitting duck blocking traffic when signal lights turn green, and the guy behind you will start to honk at you because you look like an idiot who focused on playing cell phones and didn't pay any attention to traffic. You HAVE to switch back to P and re-start the car like cold start. This happened to me 5 times already. I didn't even bother to contact the dealer though it is still within warranty, because from all search results online, other people who had this problem all get same answer: can't repeat problem, can't fix. The dealers will just waste your time and make you go through all the inconvenience of not having a car for work for days, until you give up. This is just a huge company showing how disgraceful, greedy and dishonest it can be, after saved by the government using our tax dollars years ago. If anyone knows any class action against Chevy regarding this problem, please let me know at greatgibson@gmail.com and I would love to participate. Shame on you Chevy, I just graduated from school by that time so I could only afford a Cruze, but I was planning to get a camaro (the ZL1) or even corvette in three years. Now? I will never spend 1 more cent on any GM products, and I will inform all my family and friends to avoid them to. Enjoy another bankrupt, dear GM.
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Amazing Ride
Delreal98, 10/09/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Other shoppers should know how efficient this car is. It drives very smooth and helps you save gas by putting the vehicle in fuel economy mode. It is honestly the best car I have ever droven. Most importantly other than my new Chevy Cruze being as beautiful as it is, it also makes me feel safe!
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Thebug, 05/26/2018
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2017 Cruze for just a little over 18 months and now have 27800 miles. Took it on a 25 state road trip after driving it for the first 10 months. I love the agility but I'm disappointed with the auto stop feature, it's a little dangerous if you forget it's there when in a right on red situation. That two second delay catches you off guard and could get you in trouble when timing the approach of other traffic. This feature can lead to a semi-T-Boned accident if you are not careful (so far so good). I think it needs to be removed. It's not saving enough gasoline to risk having an accident and losing your life I always think in terms of harm virus benefit, and if you can't afford to waste two teaspoons of gasoline while waiting at a light or stop sign, you probably can't afford a car in the first place. Anyway, although it's not a rocket out of the gate, I love the mixture of spunk and agility once you're underway. It handled very in the Rocky's , made the twisty turny's fun to play in. Averaged 33 MPG at greater than speed (XXX MPH) and even on terrain. During my road trip I hit all four seasons, from snow in the Rocky's, to heavy rain and cross winds as I navigated the Great Plains. Road Trips allow you to really test drive the car, and it met all of my expectations. BTW, it handled very well at maximum speed 121 MPH ( on flat land and of course you have to be out there by yourself to travel at that speed). If you travel at that speed, look out for those sneaky dips in the road, they come up much faster then you realize or expect. Bottom line, aside from the auto stop feature, I love this car, it really rocks in looks, utility and function, the old fashion wipers are cool too. The way I grade a car is to ask myself, would I buy another one like this. The answer is hell yes.
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Gary Fugitt, 03/12/2019
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2017 Cruze in December of 2017. I noticed the coloring on the driver’s door jam was blotched but was not concerned as it was a hidden area. The paint seemed to scratch very easily and began to chip the summer of 2018. I brought the concerns to a local dealer, Davidson Chevy thinking maybe the door was rubbing. They blamed me saying there was no misalignment. As the paint flaking and rust got worse February of 2019, I brought the car back to the dealer and opened a case with GM customer service. Again, the dealer blamed me saying that it was dog scratches. A dog never entered the car except a kennel in the hatch and I did not have a dog until the problem was already there. The Warranty covers corrosion protection for the first three years, 36,000 miles which the vehicle is well under both. The car has more rust after one year than the 16 year old Buick Lesabre that it replaced.
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This car makes me cry!!!
Tera F, 06/15/2023
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
So I thought to myself upon buying this car why would it only have 20,000 mi on it but be a 2017? (and I bought it in the year 2021) well because this car probably has barely even been driven because of all the problems that it creates on its own even if you baby it. It will still break down on you and have fuel injection problems for no apparent reason. As of right now my car has been to the shop 8 times and I just bought it 2 years ago. 4 times for the fuel injectors blowing out 1 by 1 and the warranty would only cover it when it failed so I had to take it back for every single injector that blew on me, 1 time for the block heater that randomly quit working after putting off mega ohms So the dealership replaced it completely. Still not even sure to this day if that block heater actually works correctly or not, and 1 time for the knock sensor throwing on the check engine light saying that the combustion is off in the engine, and 2 times for the same fog light that keeps burning out (forgot to add that also as of right now the other side that hasn't been replaced twice has NOW ALSO burnt out on me and I just don't have the money to get it fixed as it's $100 every single time.) So that's just the reasons that I have ran into in the last 2 years, so definitely not keeping this car as the future of this car seems to be complete engine failure/replacement. Clearly this car has electrical issues and probably has parts that have been recalled on it but the dealership failed to tell me any of that. I should have looked up all the reviews on my own but I did not until I started having problems as I was under the impression that I bought a reliable car. This car has been the exact opposite of reliable. It's been a complete headache. I have to take it back to the shop every 3 months. And right now what I'm doing is saving up enough money for a down payment so I can get rid of it. Chevys are good cars for mechanics as they have to be worked on every single weekend in order for you to drive them.. but the problem is.....i'm not a mechanic. I'm a 28-year-old woman who knows nothing about cars. So to me this is really upsetting that I don't have a reliable vehicle and the fact that I WAS in love with this car just based off of the looks of it (because it does look very sharp inside and out.) BUYER BEWARE (or better yet) DO NOT BUY THIS CAR AT ALL, and if you read this review before you bought the car, then save yourself from a world of instability, stress, anger, and constant paranoia that your car is going to break down again and Do yourself a favor and go ahead and look into something else. Matter of fact, look into anything else besides this car . Because I'm not sure if there is one that's worse. Honestly, I really hope that GM reads this because they are the ones who produce the parts for this hunk of stinky s***. Yeah, sure the car looks cool but if it doesn't drive right, what's the point of owning it?... Anyways, that's a no-go for me. Definitely getting rid of this car as soon as possible. Too bad I've put so much money into it or I would already have a down payment for a different one.
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2017 Cruze, great vehicle!
Kevin vanDeutekom, 08/23/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
The only complaint I have is that the paint on the vehicle seems to be paper thin. I have a new chip or ding every day. I bought a paint repair pen and it has been difficult keeping up.
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Love my car!
mitchell, 02/26/2018
updated 09/05/2018
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
After a rocky start with me not likeing car at all i am shocked to say ive done a complete 180 I love this car it gets way better fuel economy then before and holds the road great !
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Overall a great car
Anthony Nuno, 12/01/2017
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car just know what you’re buying before you buy it, as with any new car purchase.
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Cramped
Arthur Headley, 01/25/2019
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great ride and road handling. Acceleration poor. Really cramped on space for driver and passengers.
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Drove across the country 3 times
Joe m, 08/20/2019
updated 08/24/2020
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2010 Chevy cobalt for this 2017 Cruze to make a long move across the country. I drove this car from Pennsylvania to Arizona and it was very comfortable and got great gas mileage. Also the car has some power and the many tech features helped make a 3 day drive feel easier. Update: in the past 3 months, I have drove from Phoenix to Pittsburgh and back and still love this car. Great power for a small engine. This car is very comfortable and the android auto/apple CarPlay is great. The style of the car is another reason to love the car as well.
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Great vehicle
Alexander, 08/19/2021
updated 02/22/2022
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Premier model as it had that Kalahari interior and had every option known to GM at the time. Everyone who gets into it comments on the interior. Amazing leg room in the front seat. The front seats are about average for comfort. I use it to drive from MI to FL twice a year, and do not feel uncomfortable after the drive. City pep is good, but two lane passing can be a heart in the mouth adventure. Anything over 60mph it is quite slow to increase speed. However, it does keep up to any legal speed anywhere in the USA. No problem getting the digital speedo to show triple digits! Mine was built in Mexico. I find the fit and finish to be excellent. The doors shut with a very satisfying clunk. The Bose radio system is very good. I am very happy with the vehicle. I have nothing negative to say about it at all. Three years of totally trouble free driving. I maintain the vehicle well, but the Chevy dealer I bought it from was terrible. Nothing to do with the car. I would buy another one tomorrow if mine was severely damaged. My passengers love the heated rear seats!
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Great hatch back
Thomas Quirke, 09/20/2023
updated 09/30/2024
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nothing to dislike very responsive roomy large trunk area with back seat down easy read instrument panel
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what a nightmare!
christine, 06/06/2018
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 16 people found this review helpful
don't do it! everything goes wrong on this car but let's focus on the daily struggle you're about to endure. The car doesn't accelerate properly and they say 1 or 2 things A. the car has a gas saving blah blah that's just the way it is but go down the street and they say you need a new transmission. Look all over the internet this is a common issue. The car is so uncomfortable to drive because of the seats and you have to manually do it it's not electronic and in 2018 it really sucks. Not to mention there's recalls on it but dealerships won't fix them at no cost unless you got it from a specific dealership and do all this paperwork. Spare yourself the trouble I still owe on it or it would be gone. At this point i'd rather trade it in and get a 500$ piece of crap that would drive better.
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Big Guy in a small car.
Fred Boyd, 12/16/2018
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
It takes a while to get satisfied with the start stop technology. I don't even notice it now. My last 2 cars were loaded Chrysler 300 AWD. I like this car for its crisp handling, easy parking, and good gas mileage. I am 6 ft 285 pounds. I am 70 and no longer take road trips. It is hard for me to get good gas mileage because the places I go are usually 3 miles or less. As an old fogey I am not much into technology, but the bluetooth and smart phone work great together. I have a 29 year old friend who likes the built in technology features i do not use. I lease the car for 101 a month for 24 months including taxes ,fees ,etc. with $ 2000 up front so I really don'r know a $ amount paid for the car.
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Very good car
William Ferguson, 05/24/2019
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I leased the LT hatchback for three years. With eight months to go I’ve had no problems. Great gas mileage and a comfortable ride. Lots of safety and tech features for the money.
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Sold it as soon as I was able to.
Anonymous , 06/21/2021
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Prior to this car, my mom was letting me drive her ‘14 Cruze (avoid the first gen at all costs. I learned that recently, dealing with the car as it is my sisters now). I purchased the car as a certified used car in early 2018 with a little over 5k miles. I sold the car in the middle of 2021 with about 41k miles on it. While I had the car, the radio had to be replaced due to defects and one of my cylinders had to be replaced. Acceleration was below par and the transmission gave noticeable and disappointing shifts. The seats were uncomfortable and I feel in hindsight I could have gotten different car for a similar price with more options. The paint chipped and scratched easily and the engine had an annoying hissing sound. All in all, it got me where I needed to go even when I drove it like a race car. Apple CarPlay was a nice addition on the car since it had just been released the year prior.
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Great little car BUT
RichOne, 07/11/2022
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We loved our Cruze hatchback until it started smelling like a pig farm. Have talked to others that had the same problem. And later we had mice living in the spare tire area. That added a different smell to the mix. Why does Chevy leave body openings where mice and even rats can enter the cabin and air intake areas.
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Catchy Title
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuce, 07/25/2024
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall the car is satisfactory, but it's had some problems. If I had it to do over I would stick with Honda or Toyota.
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SAVE YOURSELF
SELF-LOATHER, 04/08/2024
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
ABSOLUTELY THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER SEEN..I BOUGHT IT USED (CPO) & as soon as the certified preowned warranty went out the nightmare started from little things to big things to interior to mechanical save yourself. Trust me do not even think about getting this vehicle if you’re looking into it.
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