Chevrolet Aveo Recall R/2015/010: Vehicle May Move Unintendedly When Gears Are Engaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Jan 2015
- Launched
- 459
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB14-10-065 A140418
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Aveo vehicles built between 4 November 2010 and 21 August 2014. The engine may crank by itself and run for a short period when the ignition key has been left in the ignition barrel in ,OFF, position. The dealer will replace the ignition key cylinder on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine may crank by itself and run for a short period when the ignition key has been left in the ignition barrel in ,OFF, position. This is due to abnormal wear of key cylinder trigger. If in gear the vehicle may move unintentionally.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY MOVE UNINTENDEDLY WHEN GEARS ARE ENGAGED Defect: On affected vehicles the engine may crank by itself and run for a short period when the ignition key has been left in the ignition barrel in �OFF� position. This is due to abnormal wear of key cylinder trigger. If in gear the vehicle may move unintentionally Remedy: Replace the ignition key cylinder on affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may move unintendedly when gears are engaged.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the ignition key cylinder on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Aveo built between 4 November 2010 and 21 August 2014 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 459 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 OSB14-10-065 A140418 or the DVSA reference R/2015/010. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Aveo, Cruze, Orlando, TraxChevrolet UK takata drivers airbag | Urgent | R/2025/036 | |
| AveoUnder vehicle rollover conditions fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2016/075 | |
| Aveo, Captiva, Epica, Kalos and 6 moreBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2012/090 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2014/181 on 15 Dec 2014, for braking performance may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2015/017 on 6 Feb 2015, for secondary bonnet catch may not engage. You can also see every Chevrolet recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/010, launched 19 January 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.