Product Description
Pillar Post Trim for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Eco Sedan, 4 Polished Stainless Pieces (PP56143)
Most pillar kits cover a span of several model years. This one is unusually specific. QAA catalogs PP56143 for a single model year and a single variant: the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Eco, 4-door sedan. If that is your car, this four-piece set of polished stainless steel is cut to fit its pillar posts.
Why the Eco gets its own listing
QAA lists the 2016 Cruze Eco as its own application, separate from the regular Cruze, which has its own family of pillar kits. The catalog does not explain the reason; call 877-752-3811 if it matters for your car. What matters for ordering is that you match the listing to your car. If your sedan is a 2016 Cruze Eco, use this kit or its six-piece sibling. If it is a regular Cruze, search the catalog for the Cruze pillar kits instead. When in doubt, call before ordering.
Four pieces or six
The other Eco kit is PP56144, which has six pieces. QAA's data separates the two by piece count only and does not list which posts each piece covers. The photos on both listings show the coverage. Four pieces gives a clean accent with less to install; six covers more of the window frame.
What pillars are
Pillars are the vertical body sections that frame the side windows and support the roof. On the Cruze they are clearly visible from the side. Steel over them gives each window a bright outline and makes the side profile look more finished.
Material
QAA makes the four pieces in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror shine. It is solid stainless, so the shine is not a layer that can wear off.
Installation
Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs directly over the existing pillar surface. There is no removal of factory trim. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the vehicle surface. Clean the pillars thoroughly, let them dry, and test-fit each piece before peeling the liner. The Installation tab has the step-by-step order.
Four pieces makes this a quick job. Work in the shade if you can, confirm each Cruze Eco piece against the listing photos, and finish with a soft cloth wipe.
Fitment and contact
Listed fitment: Chevrolet Cruze Eco, 2016, 4-door sedan. The Fitment tab shows it exactly as cataloged. The Specs tab lists UPC 691821251933. Because this listing is so specific, we strongly suggest a quick call to Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 if you are not completely sure your car is an Eco.
Some background on the part type, for first-time buyers. Pillar trim sits at eye level, so it changes the look of the whole side of the car. It installs over the paint rather than replacing anything, so the car's original pillars stay in place underneath the steel.
For reference, this kit is the four-piece choice, which keeps the number of pieces you have to align as low as possible on the Eco.
PP56143 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP56143 |
| UPC | 691821251933 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Eco |
Fitment: PP56143
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cruze Eco | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
- PP56144: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 4 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: PP56143 Pillar Post Trim
Does this fit a regular 2016 Cruze?
QAA catalogs PP56143 for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Eco sedan only. The regular Cruze has its own pillar kits, listed separately.
What is the difference between PP56143 and PP56144?
PP56143 has 4 pieces and PP56144 has 6. Compare the photos to see the coverage.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the vehicle.
What is it made of?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
How can I confirm my car is an Eco?
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and we will help you check.
