Chevrolet Cruze Recall R/2010/022: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2010/022, campaign code 210/211. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
23 Apr 2010
Launched
810
vehicles in the UK
210/211
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Chevrolet recalled Cruze vehicles built between 25 September 2009 and 3 December 2009. On certain 1.8 litre engines the fuel feed pipe connection with the swaging tube may be loose. The dealer will inspect the fuel feed pipe connection. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

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.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: 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.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a fuel leak.

The Fix

The dealer will inspect the fuel feed pipe connection.

Are You Affected?

Cruze built between 25 September 2009 and 3 December 2009 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 810 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
  2. Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code 210/211 or the DVSA reference R/2010/022. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2010/003 on 3 Mar 2010, for loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2011/058 on 12 May 2011, for seat belt mount may not be secure. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fuel leak recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2010/022, launched 23 April 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.