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Oil Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). Note: this vehicle has 4 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 3, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
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Safety recalls4 16V498000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cruze vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to May 26, 2016. The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
16V502000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
17V057000
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."
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Technical Service Bulletins1103 All categories EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER EQUIPMENT POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PARKING BRAKE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL SEAT BELTS VISIBILITY SEATS STRUCTURE:BODY STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER TIRES SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR WHEELS STRUCTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN SUSPENSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BE STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN SERVICE BRAKES BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:MASTER CYLINDER BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PIT5099D EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 2018-10-10
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
PIP5601 EQUIPMENT 2018-10-23
This Preliminary information communicates
15NA073 POWER TRAIN 2015-12-01
Difficult to Shift and/or Hard to Get into Gear
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