Recall 14V151 affects 174,046 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles for half-shaft fracture risk. Repair will be free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
Chevrolet is recalling 174,046 2013-2014 Cruze vehicles with the 1.4L turbo engine because the right front half shaft can fracture and separate. If that happens while driving, the car can lose power and coast to a stop; if parked without the parking brake, it can move unexpectedly. Either condition increases crash risk, and the Chevrolet dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The right front half shaft on the 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze is part of the front axle assembly. It carries engine power from the transmission to the right front wheel, while still allowing the wheel to steer and move with the suspension. On Cruze vehicles with the 1.4L turbo engine, that shaft has to stay locked together under load.
On included Cruzes, the right front half shaft fractures and separates. Once the shaft separates, power from the transmission no longer reaches that wheel the way it should. The break happens in the axle shaft itself, so this is not a loose trim part or a comfort issue; it is a driveline part that helps the car move under power.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the shaft breaks while you are driving, the vehicle loses normal drive from that axle and needs dealer repair before it is returned to service.
Who's affected?
Covers 2013 and 2014 Cruze cars tied to the same drive axle component.
| 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | drive axle |
|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | drive axle |
| Units affected | 174,046 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the right half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the Cruze can lose power and coast to a stop. If parked without the parking brake set, a vehicle with a fractured half shaft can move unexpectedly. Either condition raises crash risk. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze is included in this recall.
- Wait for Chevrolet's follow-up owner letter before scheduling the final right-front half-shaft inspection or replacement.
- Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-866-694-6546 with questions and reference recall number 14V151 when you call.
- Set the parking brake every time you park until the half-shaft inspection or replacement is complete.
- Bring any recall notice you received when the dealer confirms parts are ready for the free repair.
What happens at the repair
Chevrolet's recall filing listed the remedy parts as unavailable at launch. Once parts are available, a Chevrolet technician will inspect the right front half shaft and replace it if the part is covered by the recall. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Chevrolet also said some vehicles repaired under the earlier related campaign received defective parts, so those owners need the Cruze remedied again under this campaign. The earlier repair did not fix those vehicles.
Timeline
| March 31, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 9, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V151?
Recall 14V151 covers 174,046 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles with a 1.4L turbo engine and a right front half shaft that can fracture and separate. Chevrolet dealers will inspect the right half shaft and replace it as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Cruze is included in recall 14V151. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for the right half shaft inspection and replacement under recall 14V151. The dealer repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Chevrolet dealers will inspect the right half shaft and replace it as needed free of charge, including parts and labor.
Is it safe to drive my Chevrolet Cruze before this repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order, but the defect has a clear crash risk. A fractured half shaft can make the Cruze lose power and coast to a stop while driving, or move unexpectedly when parked without the parking brake applied.
What if I bought my Chevrolet Cruze used?
The recall still applies to the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Cruze is included, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer and reference recall 14V151. Used-vehicle ownership does not change the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V151000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-866-694-6546 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V151 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V151000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →