Chevrolet Cruze Recall R/2011/160: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2011
- Launched
- 810
- vehicles in the UK
- TEC356
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Cruze vehicles. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed pipes with ones of the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a strong diesel odour the engine may not start properly or the engine may stall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed pipes with ones of the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Cruze 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code TEC356 or the DVSA reference R/2011/160. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Aveo, Cruze, Orlando, TraxChevrolet UK takata drivers airbag | Urgent | R/2025/036 | |
| CruzeEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2016/175 | |
| Cruze, OrlandoBrake fluid may leak | Urgent | R/2015/034 | |
| Cruze, OrlandoVehicle may lose drive when parked in 'p' roll away | Urgent | R/2014/180 | |
| Cruze, OrlandoDrive shaft may fail | Urgent | R/2014/095 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2011/045 on 3 Aug 2011, for roof panel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2012/072 on 11 Jun 2012, for third row seats may be insecure. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/160, launched 28 November 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- 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.