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2017 Chevrolet Cruze

US · Compact Cars

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Stop-Start), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Economy
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Stop-Start), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged
Combined Economy
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Stop-Start), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged
Displacement1.4 L to 1.6 L
Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears6 to 9
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)
City28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)
Highway37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 52 mpg (4.5 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

8 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

  • 18V304000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    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 crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

    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 charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact…

    Reported May 10, 2018. View on NHTSA

  • 17V057000: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    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…

    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 February 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer…

    Reported January 26, 2017. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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  • 2018 Chevrolet Cruze

    Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

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    37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze have?

Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Stop-Start), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?

Combined fuel economy is 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.