Chevrolet Cruze Recall R/2016/175: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2016
- Launched
- 781
- vehicles in the UK
- A150392 (OSB16-01-015)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Cruze vehicles built between 11 November 2008 and 6 September 2010. There is a possibility of intermittent loss of ignition. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the battery tray and apply electrical contact sealent. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility of intermittent loss of ignition. This is a result of fretting at a terminal on the ECU which is caused by movement of the ECU bracket and battery tray and relative movement of the engine wiring harness.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: There is a possibility of intermittent loss of ignition. This is a result of fretting at a terminal on the ECU which is caused by movement of the ECU bracket and battery tray and relative movement of the engine wiring harness. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the battery tray and apply electrical contact sealent.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may stall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the battery tray and apply electrical contact sealent.
Are You Affected?
Cruze built between 11 November 2008 and 6 September 2010 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 781 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 A150392 (OSB16-01-015) or the DVSA reference R/2016/175. 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?.
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| 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/2016/075 on 3 May 2016, for under vehicle rollover conditions fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2016/263 on 23 Jan 2017, for possibility of a fire. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/175, launched 26 July 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.