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Vehicle recall 12V288000 · June 22, 2012

2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Spilled or dripping oil (such as after an oil change) may collect in the engine shield (bellypan) near hot engine or exhaust system surfaces.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from October 2, 2009, through may 31, 2012. Spilled or dripping oil (such as after an oil change) may collect in the engine shield (bellypan) near hot engine or exhaust system surfaces. As a result, the oil and the engine shield may ignite and burn.
Consequence
Either condition could result in an engine compartment fire, possibly causing injury or death.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shield to prevent fluid from contacting the shield. Also, on vehicles with a manual transmission, dealers will apply a protective tape to the electronic power steering wire harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge to the owner. The safety recall began on July 10, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Notes
GM’s campaign number is 12081.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V288000
Reported to NHTSA
June 22, 2012
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer campaign
12081
Owner notification
July 10, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
413,148
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Engine and engine cooling
Recall 12V288000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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