Chevrolet Cruze recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 9 safety recalls naming the Chevrolet Cruze, launched from 2010 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Chevrolet Cruze recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 9
- 2010 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 4 February 2025
- R/2025/036
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Chevrolet Cruze recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Chevrolet UK Takata Drivers Airbag
R/2025/036, launched 4 February 2025. Also covers the Aveo, Orlando, Trax
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.
ENGINE MAY STALL
R/2016/175, launched 26 July 2016, 781 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the battery tray and apply electrical contact sealent.
BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK
R/2015/034, launched 3 March 2015, 5,630 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Orlando
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front brake hoses.
VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE WHEN PARKED IN 'P' ROLL AWAY
R/2014/180, launched 15 December 2014, 925 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Orlando
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand drive shaft.
DRIVE SHAFT MAY FAIL
R/2014/095, launched 12 September 2014, 276 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Orlando
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Examine affected vehicles for type of RH drive shaft fitted. Where necesaary replace driveshaft.
DRIVE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE
R/2014/007, launched 8 January 2014, 50 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Orlando
Defect: 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
Remedy: Vehicle drive shafts will be inspected and where necessary replaced free of charge.
ENGINE MAY STALL
R/2011/160, launched 28 November 2011, 810 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed pipes with ones of the correct specification.
SEAT BELT MOUNT MAY NOT BE SECURE
R/2011/058, launched 12 May 2011, 62 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a retaining nut for the centre seat belt stalk.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2010/022, launched 23 April 2010, 810 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel feed pipe connection inspected. The fuel feed pipe will be replaced.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Chevrolet Cruze, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Chevrolet dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.