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Chevrolet Matiz safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Chevrolet Matiz since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Chevrolet Matiz. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
4 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 4 launched 2005 to 2014
  • Most recent 15 December 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/181
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2005 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Chevrolet Matiz?

Not every Chevrolet Matiz is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Chevrolet Matiz recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2005 to 2026

2005 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Chevrolet Matiz safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’05 1
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 1
’10 0
’11 0
’12 1
’13 0
’14 1
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Chevrolet Matiz recall, newest first

2014 1 recall

Braking performance may be reduced

Launched 15 December 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/181 Manufacturer ref. OSB14-04-064/ A140492

Defect
On affected vehicles the ABS valve may stick. The brakes will still function but the driver may experience a spongy feel when operating the brake pedal or excessive pedal travel.
Remedy
Carry out diagnostic check on ABS system. If outcome is within manufacturers specification drain and replace brake fluid. If outcome is not within manufacturer's specification replace ABS valve and drain and replace brake fluid.
Vehicles affected
8,194 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2008 to 24 Oct 2009
Also covers

2012 1 recall

Braking efficiency may be affected

Launched 28 August 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/090 Manufacturer ref. TEC369

Defect
Incorrect type of brake fluid installed at production could cause internal corrosion of the ABS module. This corrosion can lead to a gel build up inside the module which may affect the closing motion of one of the valves. There will be no external loss of fluid or reduction in fluid level but it is possible the driver could feel excessive brake pedal travel. In some circumstances there may be reduced braking performance.
Remedy
Inspection of the brake fluid using a scan tool. Drain and replace the fluid and replace the brake fluid reservoir cap (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Erase ''DOT 3'' text from the customers Owner's Manual (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Add information regarding the use of DOT 4 brake fluid.
Vehicles affected
38,876 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2009

2009 1 recall

Front seat buckle will not latch

Launched 19 October 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/089

Defect
It has been identified that due to a manufacturing error the front seatbelt buckles may not lock when the user attempts to fasten the seatbelt thus rendering the seatbelt inoperative.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the front seatbelts inspected to ascertain whether they are in the affected range. Should this be the case the buckles will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
1,741 Matiz vehicles
Built
8 Jun 2009 to 31 Jul 2009

2005 1 recall

Airbag inflator may detach on deployment

Launched 20 December 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/178

Defect
During air bag deployment it is possible that the passenger's airbag inflator may separate from its housing. Whilst unlikely it is possible that the separated inflator could cause slight injury to the front seat passenger.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have the front passenger's airbag module replaced with a quality assured part.
Vehicles affected
1,934 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Jun 2004 to 16 Oct 2004
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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 4 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Chevrolet Matiz. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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