2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze recall: engine and engine cooling

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on June 22, 2012. It covers about 413,148 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 413,148
reported: Jun 22, 2012
owners notified: Jul 10, 2012
related complaints: 603

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Either condition could result in an engine compartment fire, possibly causing injury or death.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 12V288000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cruze 2011-2012 2011 2012

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 603 complaints about engine problems.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Questions about recall 12V288000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 12V288000, reported on June 22, 2012, covers about 413,148 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V288000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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