Vehicle recall R/2011/160

Chevrolet Cruze recall: Engine may stall (R/2011/160)

DVSA recall R/2011/160 names the Chevrolet Cruze. It was launched 28 November 2011. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2011/160
Launched: 28 November 2011
Issued by: CHEVROLET UK
Manufacturer reference: TEC356
Vehicles: 810 across the lines below

What can go wrong

As a result of a manufacturing issue at the supplier there is a possibility that a fuel leak may occur which would result in a strong diesel odour the engine may not start properly or the engine may stall.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed pipes with ones of the correct specification.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Chevrolet Cruze	not recorded	810

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2011/058 Seat belt mount may not be secure 12 May 2011, Chevrolet Cruze
R/2010/022 Fuel may leak 23 April 2010, Chevrolet Cruze
R/2014/007 Drive shaft may fracture 8 January 2014, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Orlando
R/2014/095 Drive shaft may fail 12 September 2014, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Orlando
R/2014/180 Vehicle may lose drive when parked in 'p' roll away 15 December 2014, Chevrolet Orlando, Chevrolet Cruze
R/2015/034 Brake fluid may leak 3 March 2015, Chevrolet Orlando, Chevrolet Cruze

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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