Chevrolet Aveo Recall R/2016/075: Under Vehicle Rollover Conditions Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 May 2016
- Launched
- 17
- vehicles in the UK
- A150779 (OSB16-08-002) Aveo
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Aveo vehicles built between 5 April 2011 and 21 January 2015. Incorrect fuel pump seals were provided to all markets as Aftersales (AS) service parts for the Subject Vehicles. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace fuel pump seal. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect fuel pump seals were provided to all markets as Aftersales (AS) service parts for the Subject Vehicles. There is a possibility that some of them were used for the replacement and/or repair. In the event that the incorrect Aftersales service parts were used for replacement and/or repair there may be a possibility of fuel leakage under vehicle rollover conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNDER VEHICLE ROLLOVER CONDITIONS FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: Incorrect fuel pump seals were provided to all markets as Aftersales (AS) service parts for the Subject Vehicles. There is a possibility that some of them were used for the replacement and/or repair. In the event that the incorrect Aftersales service parts were used for replacement and/or repair there may be a possibility of fuel leakage under vehicle rollover conditions. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace fuel pump seal
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: under vehicle rollover conditions fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace fuel pump seal.
Are You Affected?
Aveo built between 5 April 2011 and 21 January 2015 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 17 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 A150779 (OSB16-08-002) Aveo or the DVSA reference R/2016/075. 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 | |
| AveoVehicle may move unintendedly when gears are engaged | Low | R/2015/010 | |
| Aveo, Captiva, Epica, Kalos and 6 moreBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2012/090 | |
| CaptivaFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2018/129 | |
| CruzeEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2011/160 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2015/142 on 31 Jul 2015, for possibility of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/175 on 26 Jul 2016, for engine may stall. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/075, launched 3 May 2016. 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.