Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Chevrolet Aveo

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 282 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V261000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
218,000
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-19
Owners notified
2015-02-06

Defect description

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the center console in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.

Safety risk

If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system6277,339 mi
Air bags3664,000 mi
Exterior lighting35100,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module153,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1053,000 mi
Power train1038,000 mi
Engine987,794 mi
Steering983,000 mi
Vehicle speed control927,000 mi
Air bags: frontal720,000 mi
Service brakes738,000 mi
Suspension650,000 mi
Unknown or other6147,653 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)4134,366 mi
Power train: automatic transmission45,400 mi
Structure: body472,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system373,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Fuel/propulsion system311,000 mi
Seat belts394,000 mi
Suspension: rear345,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages272,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic247,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control278,000 mi
Wheels238,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1100 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator180,000 mi
Electrical system: horn112,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition115,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1130,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers176,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1638 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility138,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings128,000 mi
Interior lighting165,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch150,849 mi
Power train: axle assembly115,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1638 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Structure171,401 mi
Structure: frame and members115,000 mi
Suspension: front165,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs125,976 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs125,976 mi
Tires1—
Tires: sidewall11,467 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: windshield180,000 mi

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2007 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.