Chevrolet Matiz, Spark Recall R/2014/181: Braking Performance May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 8,194
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB14-04-064/ A140492
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Matiz, Spark vehicles built between 1 October 2008 and 24 October 2009. The ABS valve may stick. The dealer will carry out diagnostic check on ABS system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ABS valve may stick. The brakes will still function but the driver may experience a spongy feel when operating the brake pedal or excessive pedal travel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED Defect: On affected vehicles the ABS valve may stick. The brakes will still function but the driver may experience a spongy feel when operating the brake pedal or excessive pedal travel. Remedy: Carry out diagnostic check on ABS system. If outcome is within manufacturers specification drain and replace brake fluid. If outcome is not within manufacturer's specification replace ABS valve and drain and replace brake fluid.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking performance may be reduced.
The Fix
The dealer will carry out diagnostic check on ABS system.
Are You Affected?
Matiz, Spark built between 1 October 2008 and 24 October 2009 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 8,194 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 OSB14-04-064/ A140492 or the DVSA reference R/2014/181. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SparkChevrolet UK Spark hood striker replacement | Book soon | R/2024/003 | |
| SparkClutch pedal may fail | Low | R/2015/087 | |
| SparkSecondary bonnet catch may not engage | Book soon | R/2015/017 | |
| SparkLoss of transmission | Urgent | R/2014/152 | |
| SparkTransmission mount failure may cause loss of drive | Urgent | R/2014/022 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2014/180 on 15 Dec 2014, for vehicle may lose drive when parked in 'p' roll away. The one launched after it was R/2015/010 on 19 Jan 2015, for vehicle may move unintendedly when gears are engaged. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/181, 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.