Chevrolet Cruze recalls

36 official safety recalls for the Chevrolet Cruze from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Roof-rail air bag inflator may rupture
Reported November 6, 2025Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 25V7640002,099 vehicles affected
A roof-rail air bag inflator may rupture at its weld joint, partly inflate the air bag, and send sharp metal fragments into or out of the vehicle, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the affected modules free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Consequence
An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530830. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 23V674 and 23V870.
Airbag inflator may rupture
Reported February 4, 2025Model years 2008–2017DVSA recall R/2025/0365,527 vehicles affected
The chemicals in the airbag inflator may deteriorate over time, causing the inflator to rupture and potentially cause serious injury. Affected airbag modules will be exchanged as a precaution.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Chevrolet UK Takata Drivers Airbag
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.
Roof-rail air bag inflator may rupture
Reported December 21, 2023Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 23V87000020,712 vehicles affected
A roof-rail air bag inflator may rupture at its weld joint, partially inflate the air bag, and send sharp metal fragments into or out of the vehicle, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the affected roof-rail air bag modules as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
Consequence
An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232425640.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Roof-rail air bag inflator may rupture
Reported September 20, 2023Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 23V6740009,264 vehicles affected
A roof-rail air bag inflator may rupture at its weld, partially inflate the air bag, and send sharp metal fragments into or out of the vehicle, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the affected air bag modules free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Consequence
An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232408490.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Transmission accumulator endcap may be missing bolts
Reported October 29, 2020Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 20V668000194,105 vehicles affected
Missing endcap bolts may cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of propulsion, increasing crash risk; leaking fluid may also increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect the accumulator and replace it if bolts are missing, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Consequence
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
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.
Rear brake pistons may reduce braking performance
Reported August 30, 2018Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 18V576000210,628 vehicles affected
Insufficient coating on the rear brake caliper pistons may cause gas pockets to form and reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk. Dealers will bleed the brake system free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
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.
Fuel may leak after a rear impact and rollover
Reported May 10, 2018Model years 2016–2018NHTSA campaign 18V304000111,966 vehicles affected
Fuel may leak after a rear-impact crash and rollover, increasing the risk of fire if fuel meets an ignition source. Dealers will install a lock ring to shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.
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.
Front seat-back weld may fail in a crash
Reported January 26, 2017Model years 2016–2017NHTSA campaign 17V05700017,197 vehicles affected
An incorrectly welded seat-back bracket may prevent the head restraint from working properly, and the front seat-back may break in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect the seats and replace frames with incorrect welds free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
Consequence
In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seats, replacing any with seat-back frames that are incorrectly welded, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17035.
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.
Engine may stall due to loss of ignition
Reported July 26, 2016Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2016/175781 vehicles affected
Movement of the battery tray, ECU bracket and wiring harness may cause a terminal connection to wear, leading to intermittent loss of ignition and possible engine stalling. The battery tray will be replaced and electrical contact sealant applied.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY STALL
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.
Ignition key may come out outside Park
Reported July 5, 2016Model years 2011–2016NHTSA campaign 16V5020008,367 vehicles affected
The ignition key may be removed when the transmission is not in Park, allowing the vehicle to roll as occupants exit and increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
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.
Headlights lack aiming identification code
Reported July 1, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V49800032,913 vehicles affected
Without an identification code, headlights may be aimed incorrectly during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners will receive instructions and labels to apply; a dealer can help apply them free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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."
Consequence
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.
Driver seat belt bolt may be loose
Reported December 23, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V87600015 vehicles affected
A driver-side seat belt bolt may not be properly tightened, so the belt may not hold the required load in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolt, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, one of the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts may not be properly tightened.
Consequence
An insufficiently torqued bolt may prevent the seat belt from holding the required load in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016 Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15777.
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.
Tie rod may separate from steering gear
Reported July 10, 2015Model years 2014–2015NHTSA campaign 15V44200010 vehicles affected
An inner tie rod may not be tightened correctly and could separate from the steering gear, causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
Consequence
Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.
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.
Front brake hose may leak fluid
Reported March 3, 2015Model years 2008–2011DVSA recall R/2015/034EU Safety Gate A12/2171/1411,260 vehicles affected
A front brake hose may leak fluid, increasing stopping distance and reducing braking performance. The leak may be visible on the ground or indicated by the brake fluid warning light. The front brake hoses will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK
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.
Parking brake bracket bolts may come loose
Reported February 27, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V1130001,733 vehicles affected
Rear parking brake bracket bolts may back out, allowing a bracket to separate and the parking brake to fail to hold the vehicle. This could lead to a rollaway and crash. Dealers will inspect the bolts and tighten them as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured February 4, 2015, to February 9, 2015. The left-rear or right-rear parking brake cable brackets may not have been properly fastened during the assembly process. As a result, the fastening bolts may back out completely, causing the parking brake bracket to separate and the parking brake to not hold the vehicle in place. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence
If the parking brake bracket separates, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll away and a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left-rear and right-rear parking brake brackets bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15135.
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.
Right driveshaft joint may fail
Reported December 15, 2014Model years 2008–2011DVSA recall R/2014/1801,850 vehicles affected
The right driveshaft outer CV joint may fail during harsh cornering or U-turns, causing loss of drive. The vehicle could roll away if left in Park or in gear without the parking brake applied. The right driveshaft will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE WHEN PARKED IN 'P' ROLL AWAY
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.
Right drive shaft may break
Reported September 12, 2014Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2014/095EU Safety Gate A12/1249/14552 vehicles affected
The right drive shaft may break, causing loss of drive, although steering and braking remain available. The shaft will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
DRIVE SHAFT MAY FAIL
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.
Engine heater cord insulation may become damaged
Reported July 2, 2014Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 14V4170002,990 vehicles affected
In cold temperatures, the engine heater cord insulation may become damaged and expose wires, creating a shock risk if the plugged-in cord is handled. Dealers will replace the cord with one rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Consequence
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
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.
Driver air bag inflator may rupture
Reported June 26, 2014Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 14V37200029,019 vehicles affected
An incorrectly manufactured inflator may rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the vehicle; the air bag may also fail to inflate. Dealers will replace the driver side air bag free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants. Additionally, if the air bag does not inflate, the driver is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14305.
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.
Driver air bag may not deploy
Reported June 6, 2014Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 14V30000031,520 vehicles affected
A shorting bar in the driver air bag may intermittently contact its terminals. If they are touching during a crash, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of driver injury. Dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Consequence
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
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.
Right front half shaft may fracture
Reported March 31, 2014Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 14V151000174,046 vehicles affected
The right front half shaft may fracture and separate, causing loss of power and the vehicle to coast to a stop. If parked without the parking brake, it could move unexpectedly. Dealers will inspect and replace the shaft as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
Consequence
If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right half shaft, as needed, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. GM will send an interim letter to owners in May 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's number for this recall is 14079. This is an expansion of recall 13V-452. NOTE: Some vehicles subject to this recall were subject to the recall campaign initiated in 2013. Some of those vehicles were repaired using defective parts. Those owners will be advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles.
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.
Transmission shift cable may disengage
Reported February 21, 2014Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 14V092000355 vehicles affected
The shift cable adjuster may disengage, so the selected gear may differ from the indicated position. The vehicle may not be in Park and could roll away, risking injury. Dealers will inspect and replace affected adjusters free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence
If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
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.
Right drive shaft may break
Reported January 8, 2014Model years 2012–2013DVSA recall R/2014/007100 vehicles affected
The right drive shaft may break, preventing acceleration, although steering and braking remain controllable. The drive shafts will be inspected and replaced if necessary, free of charge.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
DRIVE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE
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.
Transmission may break and cause loss of traction
Reported December 3, 2013EU Safety Gate A12/0086/14
The transmission may break, leaving the vehicle without traction and creating a risk of an accident. The product is being recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
null There is a possibility that the transmission will break and the vehicle be left with no traction leading to the risk of an accident.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by Spain
Right front half shaft may fracture and separate
Reported September 23, 2013Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 13V4520003,161 vehicles affected
The right front half shaft may fracture and separate, causing loss of power while driving or allowing the vehicle to move if parked without the parking brake applied. Dealers will replace the half shaft assembly free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (MF3/MR5) and manufactured January 24, 2013, through August 1, 2013. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
Consequence
If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors has notified owners. Dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13276.
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.
Brake vacuum pump may not activate
Reported August 15, 2013Model years 2011–2012NHTSA campaign 13V360000292,879 vehicles affected
The electric vacuum pump may not activate, intermittently reducing or eliminating brake assist. More pedal force or stopping distance may be needed. Dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Defect
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
Consequence
A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's recall number is 12213.
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.
Driver airbag may not deploy
Reported January 24, 2013Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 13V0230004,167 vehicles affected
A shorting bar may contact the driver's airbag terminals. If contact occurs during a crash requiring deployment, the airbag will not deploy, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Consequence
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Notes
This is General Motors recall number 12261 and is an expansion of NHTSA recall 12V-522.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.
Driver airbag may not deploy
Reported October 31, 2012Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 12V5220002,949 vehicles affected
A shorting bar may contact the driver airbag terminals. If they are touching during a crash that requires deployment, the airbag will not deploy, increasing the risk of driver injury. Dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Consequence
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Notes
This is General Motors recall number 12261.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.
Fuel tank strap brackets may lack attachment welds
Reported June 22, 2012Model years 2011–2012NHTSA campaign 12V28900053,239 vehicles affected
Missing attachment welds may allow the fuel tank to come loose in a crash and leak fuel. Fuel leaking near an ignition source could cause a fire. Dealers will inspect for missing welds and secure the brackets with fasteners if needed. Repairs are free.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR THE FUEL TANK STRAP SECONDARY BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.
Consequence
THE FUEL TANK COULD COME LOOSE IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF THE VEHICLE IS MISSING WELDS, DEALERS WILL SECURE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS WITH FASTENERS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER AT 1-866-694-6546.
Notes
GMÂS CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12133.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Oil on the engine shield may ignite
Reported June 22, 2012Model years 2011–2012NHTSA campaign 12V288000413,148 vehicles affected
Spilled or dripping oil may collect on the engine shield near hot engine or exhaust surfaces, where the oil and shield may ignite and cause an engine compartment fire. Dealers will modify the shield and, on manual transmission vehicles, apply protective tape to the electronic power steering wire harness. Repairs are free.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012. SPILLED OR DRIPPING OIL (SUCH AS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE) MAY COLLECT IN THE ENGINE SHIELD (BELLYPAN) NEAR HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST SYSTEM SURFACES. AS A RESULT, THE OIL AND THE ENGINE SHIELD MAY IGNITE AND BURN.
Consequence
EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ENGINE SHIELD TO PREVENT FLUID FROM CONTACTING THE SHIELD. ALSO, ON VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, DEALERS WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WIRE HARNESS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER AT 1-866-694-6546.
Notes
GMÂS CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12081.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Fuel leak may cause the engine to stall
Reported November 28, 2011DVSA recall R/2011/160810 vehicles affected
A fuel leak may cause a strong diesel smell, difficulty starting or engine stalling. The fuel feed pipes will be replaced with pipes of the correct specification.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY STALL
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.
Centre seat belt retaining nut may be missing
Reported May 12, 2011DVSA recall R/2011/05862 vehicles affected
The retaining nut for the centre seat belt stalk may be missing, making the belt ineffective in a crash. Dealers will check and fit a retaining nut if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELT MOUNT MAY NOT BE SECURE
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.
Shift linkage may show the wrong gear position
Reported May 6, 2011Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 11V273000100,308 vehicles affected
Improperly installed shift linkage may make the gear indicator inaccurate. The transmission may not be in Park even after the driver selects Park and removes the key; the vehicle may not restart or could roll away. Dealers will inspect and adjust the linkage free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 27, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, 'TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT,' AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE LINKAGE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, THE PRNDL SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVER COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO PARK AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN PARK.
Consequence
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION AND ADJUST THE SHIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes
GM'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11142.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Steering shaft bolt may be improperly installed
Reported May 6, 2011Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 11V270000128,911 vehicles affected
The bolt connecting the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft may not be properly installed. The shafts could separate, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the assembly as needed free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Defect
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 21, 2011. THE BOLT ATTACHING THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW THE SHAFTS TO SEPARATE, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF REQUIRED, REPAIR THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO ASSURE THE BOLT IS FULLY SEATED AND THE SHAFT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes
GM'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11149.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Steering wheel may detach
Reported April 6, 2011Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 11V2210002,100 vehicles affected
The steering wheel may not be properly fastened and could detach from the steering column, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the assembly free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES. DURING MANUFACTURING THE STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED AND MAY DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence
SHOULD THE STEERING WHEEL DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS ASSEMBLED PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes
GM'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11094. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Fuel pipe may detach and leak
Reported April 23, 2010Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2010/022810 vehicles affected
The fuel feed pipe connection may be loose and the pipe could detach, causing a fuel leak. The remedy is to inspect the connection and replace the fuel feed pipe.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK
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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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Airbag inflator may rupture

Roof-rail air bag inflator may rupture

Roof-rail air bag inflator may rupture

Transmission accumulator endcap may be missing bolts

Rear brake pistons may reduce braking performance

Fuel may leak after a rear impact and rollover

Front seat-back weld may fail in a crash

Engine may stall due to loss of ignition

Ignition key may come out outside Park

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Driver seat belt bolt may be loose

Tie rod may separate from steering gear

Front brake hose may leak fluid

Parking brake bracket bolts may come loose

Right driveshaft joint may fail

Right drive shaft may break

Engine heater cord insulation may become damaged

Driver air bag inflator may rupture

Driver air bag may not deploy

Right front half shaft may fracture

Transmission shift cable may disengage

Right drive shaft may break

Transmission may break and cause loss of traction

Right front half shaft may fracture and separate

Brake vacuum pump may not activate

Driver airbag may not deploy

Driver airbag may not deploy

Fuel tank strap brackets may lack attachment welds

Oil on the engine shield may ignite

Fuel leak may cause the engine to stall

Centre seat belt retaining nut may be missing

Shift linkage may show the wrong gear position

Steering shaft bolt may be improperly installed

Steering wheel may detach

Fuel pipe may detach and leak