Model reliability

Chevrolet Orlando reliability

The Chevrolet Orlando fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 41.3% of 3,354 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

6 to 10 years old

39.1% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 1,036 MOT tests of Chevrolet Orlandos this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 5× as oftenSprings12.3% vs 2.4%Fix about £150

Fails 5× as oftenPosition lamps6.8% vs 1.5%Fix about £30

Fails 3× as oftenExhaust emissions6.3% vs 2%Fix about £150

Fails 2× as oftenMechanical brake components6.1% vs 2.8%

Advised 38% more oftenTyre tread depth24.6% vs 17.8%Fix about £90

Advised 9× as oftenFluid leaks20.8% vs 2.2%

Advised 5× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)9.5% vs 2.1%Fix about £30

Advised 10× as oftenDirection indicators5.9% vs 0.6%

Over 10 years old

41.3% failed their MOT

About average

From 3,354 MOT tests of Chevrolet Orlandos this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 88% more oftenExhaust emissions9.6% vs 5.1%Fix about £150

Fails 2× as oftenSprings9.2% vs 4.1%Fix about £150

Fails 36% more oftenPosition lamps7.2% vs 5.3%Fix about £30

Fails 34% more oftenTyre condition5.5% vs 4.1%Fix about £90

Advised 3× as oftenFluid leaks25.5% vs 10.1%

Advised 69% more oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)8.8% vs 5.2%Fix about £30

Advised 3× as oftenDirection indicators8.3% vs 2.4%

Advised 59% more oftenTransmission4.6% vs 2.9%

Safety recalls

6 DVSA recalls for the Chevrolet Orlando

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2025/0364 Feb 2025Built 2010–2016Chevrolet UK Takata Drivers Airbag

On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.

Fix: Exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.

Recalled models: ORLANDO · 1,476 vehicles

R/2015/0343 Mar 2015Built 2010–2011Brake fluid may leak

The affected vehicles may in some instances experience increased braking distance and potential degradation of braking performance caused by a leak of Brake Fluid from a Front Brake Hose. The Driver may notice a leakage of Brake Fluid on the ground and/or via the Brake Fluid Level warning light in the Instrument Panel with Ignition on.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front brake hoses.

Recalled models: ORLANDO · 5,630 vehicles

R/2014/18015 Dec 2014Built 2008–2011Vehicle may lose drive when parked in 'p' roll away

On affected vehicles the right hand drive shaft outer CV Joint may fail during harsh cornering / U Turns. This will lead to loss of drive and if only parked in 'P' (autobox) or in gear (manual box) without the parking brake applied the vehicle could roll away.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand drive shaft.

Recalled models: ORLANDO · 925 vehicles

R/2014/09512 Sept 2014Built 2013Drive shaft may fail

It has been detected that certain MY2013 & MY2014 Cruze and Orlando vehicles equipped with tubular drive shaft may in some instances experience breakage on RH drive shaft neck area. This will result in loss of drive but the driver will still be able to steer and brake the vehicle.

Fix: Examine affected vehicles for type of RH drive shaft fitted. Where necesaary replace driveshaft.

Recalled models: ORLANDO · 276 vehicles

R/2014/0078 Jan 2014Built 2012–2013Drive shaft may fracture

The tubular drive shaft may in some instances experience breakage on RH drive shaft neck area. In the event that the RH drive shaft is broken the vehicle will not be capable of acceleration; however steering and braking will be controllable

Fix: Vehicle drive shafts will be inspected and where necessary replaced free of charge.

Recalled models: ORLANDO · 50 vehicles

R/2012/07211 Jun 2012Built 2011–2012Third row seats may be insecure

The front guide hook of the third row seat may not be fitted correctly. If ignored the restraint function of the third row seat may be affected.

Fix: Inspect both third row seat hook mountings and if necessary remove seat and reinstall the hook in the correct position.

Recalled models: ORLANDO · 1,069 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Chevrolet Orlando before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Chevrolet Orlando reliability

6 DVSA recalls for the Chevrolet Orlando

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