The company is undertaking the recall to fix loss of ignition or engine stall at low vehicle speeds, General Motors India said in a statement.
The recall affects Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured between model years 2009-11, it added.
The inspection and recommended repairs or replacement are estimated to take not more than one hour and affected Chevrolet Cruze customers will be asked to take their vehicles to their nearest Chevrolet service dealership for inspection with a prior appointment, the company said.
The affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge at all company service centers across the country.
In 2013, General Motors India had recalled 1.14 lakh units of its multi-purpose vehicle Chevrolet Tavera to address emissions and specification issues.