NHTSA Recall 16V498000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32,913 vehicles. It affects 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V498000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 50190 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | July 1, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V498000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cruze | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.