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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 12, 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 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 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 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 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE EXTERIOR LIGHTING LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) BACK OVER PREVENTION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN 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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID 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 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 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
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
16NA019 POWER TRAIN 2016-01-01
Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
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