Front right half shaft may fracture
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V151000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V151000?
NHTSA recall 14V151000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 31, 2014. It addresses: Front right half shaft may fracture. The recall affects approximately 174,046 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V151000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14079. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.