Chevrolet Cruze, Orlando Recall R/2014/095: Drive Shaft May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Sep 2014
- Launched
- 276
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB14-03-025-A OSB13-03-051
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Cruze, Orlando vehicles built between 30 January 2013 and 4 November 2013. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: examine affected vehicles for type of RH drive shaft fitted. Where necesaary replace driveshaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of drive but the driver will still be able to steer and brake the vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: examine affected vehicles for type of RH drive shaft fitted. Where necesaary replace driveshaft.
Are You Affected?
Cruze, Orlando built between 30 January 2013 and 4 November 2013 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 276 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 OSB14-03-025-A OSB13-03-051 or the DVSA reference R/2014/095. 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 fracture | Urgent | R/2014/007 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2014/022 on 3 Feb 2014, for transmission mount failure may cause loss of drive. The one launched after it was R/2014/152 on 11 Nov 2014, for loss of transmission. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/095, launched 12 September 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.