2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze recall: axle shaft

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on March 31, 2014. It covers about 174,046 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 174,046
reported: Mar 31, 2014
owners notified: Jun 9, 2014
related complaints: 212

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 14V151000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cruze 2013-2014 2013 2014

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 212 complaints about transmission problems.

2013 Chevrolet Cruze 2014 Chevrolet Cruze

Questions about recall 14V151000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze axle shaft?

Yes. Recall 14V151000, reported on March 31, 2014, covers about 174,046 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V151000?

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.

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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