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Chevrolet Matiz recalls

DVSA has published 4 safety recalls that name the Chevrolet Matiz since 2005, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 50,745 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. MATIZ, SPARK · braking performance may be reduced

    15 Dec 2014 · R/2014/181

    On affected vehicles the ABS valve may stick. The brakes will still function but the driver may experience a spongy feel when operating the brake pedal or excessive pedal travel.

    Fix: Carry out diagnostic check on ABS system. If outcome is within manufacturers specification drain and replace brake fluid. If outcome is not within manufacturer's specification replace ABS valve and drain and replace brake fluid.

    8,194 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2008 to 24 Oct 2009

  2. AVEO, CAPTIVA, EPICA, KALOS, LACETTI, MATIZ, NUBIRA, OPTRA, SPARK, TOSCA · braking efficiency may be affected

    28 Aug 2012 · R/2012/090

    Incorrect type of brake fluid installed at production could cause internal corrosion of the ABS module. This corrosion can lead to a gel build up inside the module which may affect the closing motion of one of the valves. There will be no external loss of fluid or reduction in fluid level but it is possible the driver could feel excessive brake pedal travel. In some circumstances there may be reduced braking performance.

    Fix: Inspection of the brake fluid using a scan tool. Drain and replace the fluid and replace the brake fluid reservoir cap (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Erase ''DOT 3'' text from the customers Owner's Manual (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Add information regarding the use of DOT 4 brake fluid.

    38,876 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2009

  3. MATIZ · front seat buckle will not latch

    19 Oct 2009 · R/2009/089

    It has been identified that due to a manufacturing error the front seatbelt buckles may not lock when the user attempts to fasten the seatbelt thus rendering the seatbelt inoperative.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the front seatbelts inspected to ascertain whether they are in the affected range. Should this be the case the buckles will be replaced.

    1,741 vehicles · built 8 Jun 2009 to 31 Jul 2009

  4. DAEWOO MATIZ, MATIZ · airbag inflator may detach on deployment

    20 Dec 2005 · R/2005/178

    During air bag deployment it is possible that the passenger's airbag inflator may separate from its housing. Whilst unlikely it is possible that the separated inflator could cause slight injury to the front seat passenger.

    Fix: Affected vehicles will have the front passenger's airbag module replaced with a quality assured part.

    1,934 vehicles · built 30 Jun 2004 to 16 Oct 2004

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.