Vehicle recall 16V498000 · July 1, 2016

2016 Chevrolet Cruze

The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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."
Consequence: Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will mail owners instructions and adhesive labels, with the correct code, to install on their headlight assemblies. Owners may also bring the vehicle to a GM dealership for any assistance with applying the label, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 50190.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 16V498000
Reported to NHTSA: July 1, 2016
Filed by: General Motors LLC
Manufacturer campaign: 50190
Owner notification: August 11, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected: 32,913
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights

Recall 16V498000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Chevrolet Cruze (2016): 2016

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