Chevrolet Cruze, Orlando Recall R/2014/007: Drive Shaft May Fracture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Jan 2014
- Launched
- 50
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB13-03-051-A-130298
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Cruze, Orlando vehicles built between 4 December 2012 and 1 March 2013. The tubular drive shaft may in some instances experience breakage on RH drive shaft neck area. The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicle drive shafts will be inspected and where necessary replaced free of charge. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: drive shaft may fracture.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicle drive shafts will be inspected and where necessary replaced free of charge.
Are You Affected?
Cruze, Orlando built between 4 December 2012 and 1 March 2013 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 50 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 OSB13-03-051-A-130298 or the DVSA reference R/2014/007. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2013/148 on 2 Jan 2014, for clutch and gear selection may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2014/022 on 3 Feb 2014, for transmission mount failure may cause loss of drive. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/007, launched 8 January 2014. 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.