Chevrolet Cruze, Orlando Recall R/2015/034: Brake Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 5,630
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB14-04076
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Cruze, Orlando vehicles built between 13 October 2008 and 24 May 2011. Some vehicles may in some instances experience increased braking distance and potential degradation of braking performance caused by a leak of Brake Fluid from a Front Brake Hose. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front brake hoses. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may in some instances experience increased braking distance and potential degradation of braking performance caused by a leak of Brake Fluid from a Front Brake Hose. The Driver may notice a leakage of Brake Fluid on the ground and/or via the Brake Fluid Level warning light in the Instrument Panel with Ignition on.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: The affected vehicles may in some instances experience increased braking distance and potential degradation of braking performance caused by a leak of Brake Fluid from a Front Brake Hose. The Driver may notice a leakage of Brake Fluid on the ground and/or via the Brake Fluid Level warning light in the Instrument Panel with Ignition on. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front brake hoses.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake fluid may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front brake hoses.
Are You Affected?
Cruze, Orlando built between 13 October 2008 and 24 May 2011 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 5,630 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 OSB14-04076 or the DVSA reference R/2015/034. 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, OrlandoVehicle may lose drive when parked in 'p' roll away | Urgent | R/2014/180 | |
| 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/2014/150 on 16 Feb 2015, for engine may loose power. The one launched after it was R/2015/009 on 7 Apr 2015, for low beam headlights may fail. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/034, launched 3 March 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.