Chevrolet Orlando recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Chevrolet Orlando 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:

  1. Airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported February 4, 2025Model years 2010–2016DVSA 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.

  2. Front brake hose may leak fluid

    Reported March 3, 2015Model years 2010–2011DVSA 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Third row seat hook may be incorrectly fitted

    Reported June 11, 2012Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2012/0721,069 vehicles affected

    The front guide hook may be incorrectly fitted, which could affect the third row seat's restraint function. Both seat hook mountings will be inspected and, if needed, the seat removed and the hook reinstalled correctly.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THIRD ROW SEATS MAY BE INSECURE
    Defect
    The front guide hook of the third row seat may not be fitted correctly. If ignored the restraint function of the third row seat may be affected.
    Remedy
    Inspect both third row seat hook mountings and if necessary remove seat and reinstall the hook in the correct position.

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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