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Chevrolet Cruze recalls

DVSA has published 9 safety recalls that name the Chevrolet Cruze since 2010, 1 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 9,373 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. AVEO, CRUZE, ORLANDO, TRAX · chevrolet takata driver’s airbag

    4 Feb 2025 · R/2025/036

    On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.

    Fix: Exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.

    29 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2017

  2. CRUZE · engine may stall

    26 Jul 2016 · R/2016/175

    There is a possibility of intermittent loss of ignition. This is a result of fretting at a terminal on the ECU which is caused by movement of the ECU bracket and battery tray and relative movement of the engine wiring harness.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the battery tray and apply electrical contact sealent.

    781 vehicles · built 11 Nov 2008 to 6 Sep 2010

  3. CRUZE, ORLANDO · brake fluid may leak

    3 Mar 2015 · R/2015/034

    The affected vehicles may in some instances experience increased braking distance and potential degradation of braking performance caused by a leak of Brake Fluid from a Front Brake Hose. The Driver may notice a leakage of Brake Fluid on the ground and/or via the Brake Fluid Level warning light in the Instrument Panel with Ignition on.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front brake hoses.

    5,630 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2008 to 24 May 2011

  4. CRUZE, ORLANDO · vehicle may lose drive when parked in 'p' roll away

    15 Dec 2014 · R/2014/180

    On affected vehicles the right hand drive shaft outer CV Joint may fail during harsh cornering / U Turns. This will lead to loss of drive and if only parked in 'P' (autobox) or in gear (manual box) without the parking brake applied the vehicle could roll away.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand drive shaft.

    925 vehicles · built 28 Nov 2008 to 27 Feb 2011

  5. CRUZE, ORLANDO · drive shaft may fail

    12 Sep 2014 · R/2014/095

    It has been detected that certain MY2013 & MY2014 Cruze and Orlando vehicles equipped with tubular drive shaft may in some instances experience breakage on RH drive shaft neck area. This will result in loss of drive but the driver will still be able to steer and brake the vehicle.

    Fix: Examine affected vehicles for type of RH drive shaft fitted. Where necesaary replace driveshaft.

    276 vehicles · built 30 Jan 2013 to 4 Nov 2013

  6. CRUZE, ORLANDO · drive shaft may fracture

    8 Jan 2014 · R/2014/007

    The tubular drive shaft may in some instances experience breakage on RH drive shaft neck area. In the event that the RH drive shaft is broken the vehicle will not be capable of acceleration; however steering and braking will be controllable

    Fix: Vehicle drive shafts will be inspected and where necessary replaced free of charge.

    50 vehicles · built 4 Dec 2012 to 1 Mar 2013

  7. CRUZE · engine may stall

    28 Nov 2011 · R/2011/160

    As a result of a manufacturing issue at the supplier there is a possibility that a fuel leak may occur which would result in a strong diesel odour the engine may not start properly or the engine may stall.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed pipes with ones of the correct specification.

    810 vehicles

  8. CRUZE · seat belt mount may not be secure

    12 May 2011 · R/2011/058

    The retaining nut for the centre seat belt stalk may be missing. This concern will make the seat belt ineffective in the event of an accident.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a retaining nut for the centre seat belt stalk.

    62 vehicles

  9. CRUZE · fuel may leak

    23 Apr 2010 · R/2010/022

    It has been identified that on certain 1.8 litre engines the fuel feed pipe connection with the swaging tube may be loose. Should this be the case the fuel pipe may detach resulting in a fuel leak.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel feed pipe connection inspected. The fuel feed pipe will be replaced.

    810 vehicles · built 25 Sep 2009 to 3 Dec 2009

Other Chevrolet models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.