Chevrolet Aveo: Vehicle May Move Unintendedly When Gears Are Engaged

Recall Summary Chevrolet is recalling 459 Aveo vehicles in the United Kingdom because the engine may start on its own when the ignition key is left in the OFF position due to wear in the key cylinder. If the vehicle is in gear, this could cause it to move unintentionally. The fix is to replace the ignition key cylinder.

Recalling firm
CHEVROLET UK
Product
Vehicles: CHEVROLET AVEO. Units affected: 459
Reason
On affected vehicles the engine may crank by itself and run for a short period when the ignition key has been left in the ignition barrel in �OFF� position. This is due to abnormal wear of key cylinder trigger. If in gear the vehicle may move unintentionally Remedy: Replace the ignition key cylinder on affected vehicles
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2015-01-19
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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