Date: 23.09.2013
Component: Power Train > Axle Assembly > Axle Shaft
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 chevrolet cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (mf3/mr5) and manufactured january 24, 2013, through august 1, 2013. on the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
Consequencs:
If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. if a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Notes:
General motors has notified owners. dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 15, 2013. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300. this is general motors campaign number 13276.
Date: 23.09.2013
Component: Power Train > Axle Assembly > Axle Shaft
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 chevrolet cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (mf3/mr5) and manufactured january 24, 2013, through august 1, 2013. on the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
Consequencs:
If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. if a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Notes:
General motors has notified owners. dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 15, 2013. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300. this is general motors campaign number 13276.
Date: 22.06.2012
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 31, 2012. spilled or dripping oil (such as after an oil change) may collect in the engine shield (bellypan) near hot engine or exhaust system surfaces. as a result, the oil and the engine shield may ignite and burn.
Consequencs:
Either condition could result in an engine compartment fire, possibly causing injury or death.
Notes:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shield to prevent fluid from contacting the shield. also, on vehicles with a manual transmission, dealers will apply a protective tape to the electronic power steering wire harness. repairs will be performed free of charge to the owner. the safety recall began on july 10, 2012. owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Date: 22.06.2012
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly > Mounting
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 14, 2012. attachment welds for the fuel tank strap secondary brackets may have been omitted.
Consequencs:
The fuel tank could come loose in a crash, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the tank. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Notes:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. if the vehicle is missing welds, dealers will secure the bracket attachments with fasteners. repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 9, 2012. owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Date: 15.08.2013
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Power Assist
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4l dohc gasoline turbo engines and 6t40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. in the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
Consequencs:
A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
General motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. the recall began on october 7, 2013. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. gm's recall number is 12213.
Date: 31.03.2014
Component: Power Train > Axle Assembly > Axle Shaft
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 chevrolet cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4l turbo engine, and manufactured between november 28, 2012, and march 7, 2014. on the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
Consequencs:
If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. if a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right half shaft, as needed, free of charge. parts for the remedy are not currently available. gm will send an interim letter to owners in may 2014. a second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. gm's number for this recall is 14079. this is an expansion of recall 13v-452. note: some vehicles subject to this recall were subject to the recall campaign initiated in 2013. some of those vehicles were repaired using defective parts. those owners will be advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles.
Date: 02.07.2014
Component: Equipment > Electrical
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 buick encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured august 23, 2012, to september 9, 2013; verano vehicles manufactured august 8, 2012, to june 20, 2013; chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured august 7, 2012, to august 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured may 10, 2011, to august 16, 2012 equipped with a calix oil pan/block heater. in cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Consequencs:
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Notes:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree celsius. the recall began in august 2014. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 14257.
