Chevrolet Matiz recalls

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

1. ABS valve may reduce braking performance

   Reported December 15, 2014Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2014/181EU Safety Gate A12/1990/1416,388 vehicles affected

   A sticking ABS valve may make the brake pedal feel spongy or travel too far, though the brakes will still function. The ABS system will be checked; the brake fluid will be replaced, and the valve will also be replaced if it fails the check.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   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.

2. ABS valve may stick and reduce braking performance

   Reported December 15, 2014EU Safety Gate A12/2172/14

   A sticking valve in the ABS module may reduce braking performance, make the brakes feel spongy and increase stopping distances. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.

   Official EU Safety Gate text

   Component

   Injuries

   Defect

   null Vehicles may experience reduction in brake performance due to sticking of the valve within the ABS module (Anti-lock braking system). Brakes may feel spongy and stopping distances may become longer.

   Remedy

   Recall of the product from end users

   Notes

   Notified by United Kingdom

3. Brake corrosion may reduce braking performance

   Reported August 28, 2012Model years 2007–2009DVSA recall R/2012/090349,884 vehicles affected

   Incorrect brake fluid may corrode the ABS module and cause gel to affect a valve, increasing brake pedal travel and potentially reducing braking performance. Dealers will inspect the fluid, replace it and the reservoir cap where specified, and update the owner's manual.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   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.

4. Front seat belt buckle may not latch

   Reported October 19, 2009Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2009/0891,741 vehicles affected

   A manufacturing error may prevent a front seat belt buckle from locking, leaving the belt inoperative. The belts will be inspected and affected buckles replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   FRONT SEAT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   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.

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.