Chevrolet Camaro Recall R/2014/150: Engine May Loose Power, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Feb 2015
- Launched
- 75
- vehicles in the UK
- 14294eu
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Camaro vehicles built between 3 December 2008 and 23 May 2014. It is possible for drivers to unintentionally to bump the ignition key with their knee. The dealer will remove existing ignition key blades and replace with new blades and key rings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible for drivers to unintentionally to bump the ignition key with their knee. This could cause the key to move from the run position and result in a loss of engine power. If the key is not in the run position it is possible in the event of an accident air bags may not deploy.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY LOOSE POWER Defect: On affected vehicles it is possible for drivers to unintentionally to bump the ignition key with their knee. This could cause the key to move from the run position and result in a loss of engine power. If the key is not in the run position it is possible in the event of an accident air bags may not deploy. Remedy: Remove existing ignition key blades and replace with new blades and key rings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the key to move from the run position and result in a loss of engine power.
The Fix
The dealer will remove existing ignition key blades and replace with new blades and key rings.
Are You Affected?
Camaro built between 3 December 2008 and 23 May 2014 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 75 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 14294eu or the DVSA reference R/2014/150. 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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This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2015/017 on 6 Feb 2015, for secondary bonnet catch may not engage. The one launched after it was R/2015/034 on 3 Mar 2015, for brake fluid may leak. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/150, launched 16 February 2015. 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.