2017 Chevrolet Cruze Safety Ratings

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze earned a 5-star overall NHTSA NCAP safety rating. NHTSA tests cover frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance. Per-trim scores and active safety features (ESC, FCW, LDW) are listed below. For the specific VIN's open recalls and accident history, see vincheck.it.com/recalls and vincheck.it.com/check-vin.

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating based on government crash tests. NHTSA's NCAP program tests frontal impact, side impact, and rollover resistance using standardized procedures, with star ratings reflecting occupant protection.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD Later Release

Overall5 / 5
Overall front crash5 / 5
Front crash, driver side5 / 5
Front crash, passenger side5 / 5
Overall side crash4 / 5
Side crash, driver side5 / 5
Side crash, passenger side4 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover4 / 5
Rollover possibility10.7%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional

2017 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD Later Release

Overall5 / 5
Overall front crash5 / 5
Front crash, driver side5 / 5
Front crash, passenger side5 / 5
Overall side crash4 / 5
Side crash, driver side5 / 5
Side crash, passenger side4 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover4 / 5
Rollover possibility10.7%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional

2017 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD Early Release

Overall4 / 5
Overall front crash5 / 5
Front crash, driver side5 / 5
Front crash, passenger side5 / 5
Overall side crash4 / 5
Side crash, driver side5 / 5
Side crash, passenger side4 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover4 / 5
Rollover possibility10.7%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional

2017 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD Early Release

Overall4 / 5
Overall front crash5 / 5
Front crash, driver side5 / 5
Front crash, passenger side5 / 5
Overall side crash4 / 5
Side crash, driver side5 / 5
Side crash, passenger side4 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover4 / 5
Rollover possibility10.7%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze has an overall NHTSA NCAP rating of 5 stars based on government crash testing. NHTSA tests cover frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze safer than competitors?

Compare the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze's 5-star overall rating to similar Chevrolet models below. Higher star ratings reflect better occupant protection in standardized federal crash tests.

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze have crash test data for all trims?

NHTSA tests representative trims and applies the rating to the broader configuration. Specific trims with different airbag, seat, or structural designs may differ — see the per-trim breakdown.

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