Chevrolet Cruze, Orlando Recall R/2014/180: Vehicle May Lose Drive When Parked In 'P' Roll Away, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 925
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB14-03-0053/A140447
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Cruze, Orlando vehicles built between 28 November 2008 and 27 February 2011. The right hand drive shaft outer CV Joint may fail during harsh cornering / U Turns. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand drive shaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right hand drive shaft outer CV Joint may fail during harsh cornering / U Turns. This will lead to loss of drive and if only parked in 'P' (autobox) or in gear (manual box) without the parking brake applied the vehicle could roll away.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE WHEN PARKED IN 'P' ROLL AWAY Defect: On affected vehicles the right hand drive shaft outer CV Joint may fail during harsh cornering / U Turns. This will lead to loss of drive and if only parked in 'P' (autobox) or in gear (manual box) without the parking brake applied the vehicle could roll away. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand drive shaft.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of drive and if only parked in 'P' (autobox) or in gear (manual box) without the parking brake applied the vehicle could roll away.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand drive shaft.
Are You Affected?
Cruze, Orlando built between 28 November 2008 and 27 February 2011 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 925 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 OSB14-03-0053/A140447 or the DVSA reference R/2014/180. 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, OrlandoDrive shaft may fail | Urgent | R/2014/095 | |
| 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/2014/152 on 11 Nov 2014, for loss of transmission. The one launched after it was R/2014/181 on 15 Dec 2014, for braking performance may be reduced. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/180, launched 15 December 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.