The service and repair manual for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze — 1.4L I4 and 1.4L I4 and 1.8L I4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.4L I4 — 83 cu in, turbocharged 1.4L I4 — 85 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · Premier Sedan 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 2016 Cruze variants | Cruze Limited → · Cruze NG → |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 387 complaints · 669 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Cruze manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 401
- General Information 2,035
- Accessories & Equipment 5,745
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 417
- Body & Frame 1,684
- Brakes 862
- Restraints 423
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 266
- Electrical 3,861
- Suspension 242
- Engine Mechanical 1,297
- Transmission 167
- Engine Performance 4,171
- Maximum pressure differential 100
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Cruze
- Seats — front assembly › head restraint · 17V057000In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to.
- Electrical System — ignition · 16V502000If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupa.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 16V498000Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, re.
Owners have filed 387 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 669 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Cruze. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Cruze manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Cruze?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 1.4L I4 and 1.4L I4 and 1.8L I4 across the LTZ Sedan 4-Door, Premier Sedan 4-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, LT Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2016 Cruze problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Cruze, covering seats, electrical system, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2016 Cruze wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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