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2017 Chevrolet Cruze

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Cruze.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is a passenger car that takes 4.2 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 engine oil. With 201 owner complaints and 2 recalls, its reliability record sits well below the model’s troubled 2012 peak of 864 complaints but far above the near-flawless 2010 debut year of just 2 complaints, positioning this model year as a mid-generation refinement that avoids the worst issues yet doesn’t match the earliest example’s dependability.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12699847. Note the factory spark plug is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 720 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP215/60R16, P225/45R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12699847 alt 55593191
Engine air filter	39030321 alt 13367308
Fuel filter	55495377
Spark plug	12673527 discontinued
Battery	88866115 alt 88866291
Front wiper blades	39102794 alt 39102793
Serpentine belt	55571050 alt 12638808
Thermostat	12649163 alt 55579985
Cabin air filter	13508023 alt 13356914

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	183.9 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	57.5 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	2756 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.4 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cruze of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.7–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.70 sec — 2017 Premier Hatchback

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	Premier Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-4	7.70 sec	16.00 sec	153 hp	FWD
2017	LT RS Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	153 hp	FWD
2017	LT TD Sedan 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4	8.00 sec	16.30 sec	137 hp	FWD
2017	LT RS Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.30 sec	16.40 sec	153 hp	FWD
2017	LT RS Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.40 sec	16.40 sec	153 hp	FWD
2016	LT Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	153 hp	FWD
2016	Premier Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.20 sec	16.30 sec	153 hp	FWD
2016	Premier Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.70 sec	16.60 sec	153 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	DEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity	6.2
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	71.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	80.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	37.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	44.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	NVG900: 18.0, Gertag 760: 29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	NVG900: 18.0, Gertag 760: 29.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	9.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.024-0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.15 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	2.03 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	W/OUT START STOP: 47; W/START STOP: 94R

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-94
RPM	43-58 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 27; Rear: 27
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 111; Rear: 74
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .748; Rear: .315
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 0.756; Rear: 0.323
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	0.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 185.0

111 ft. lbs

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	45.0

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	60.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	74.0 ft. lbs.	74 ft. lbs
2	Use New Bolt
3	+ 180

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	240 degrees	240 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 15

44 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
2	60.0

Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Ignition Coil (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze sits in the middle of a declining complaint and recall trend that began after peak issues in 2012 (864 complaints, 7 recalls, 3 investigations) and 2014 (10 recalls). Compared to 2016, complaints dropped from 247 to 201 and recalls held steady at 2, continuing an improvement arc that saw complaints fall from a 2011 high of 731 down through 2017's 201. However, 2017 does not represent the nadir of the generation—the data shows complaints continued falling sharply to 109 in 2018 and just 20 in 2019, with TSBs also declining from 1232 to 988 and then 725. Engine complaints led the 2017 filing at 33, followed by Power Train at 23 and Electrical System at 14, with 8 crash-related and 6 fire-related complaints on record. The vehicle carries only 2 recalls for the model year, the lowest count in the generation aside from the 2 seen in 2019, suggesting GM addressed the most critical issues by this point. Concrete takeaway: the 2017 Cruze is a relatively solid choice within its generation, benefiting from resolved early-production problems, but one year later (2018) showed meaningfully better complaint volume, so price parity between the two years would favor 2018; if the 2017 commands a notable discount, it represents acceptable value given its improving reliability trajectory.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1232

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

201

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 6 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16’17’18 ’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 201 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine33

Power Train23

Unknown Or Other14

Electrical System14

Service Brakes9

Structure7

Power Train,Engine7

Exterior Lighting7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V304000Fuel System, GasolineReported 10/05/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of…

17V057000Seats:Front Assembly:Head RestraintReported 26/01/2017

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… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seats, replacing any with seat-back frames that are incorrectly welded, free of charge. The recall began on…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1232 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G	2025-11-20	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 4.2 qt Engine oil filter 12699847 Engine air filter 39030321 Fuel filter 55495377 Spark plug 12673527

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Cruze take?

4.2 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using 0W-30 oil meeting GM Dexos 1 specification., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Cruze have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.