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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.6L ENGINE, DURING A NCAP SEVERE FRONTAL CRASH TEST, THE FUEL LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DEVELOPED A FRACTURE. IN ADDITION, THE CRASH DAMAGE CAUSED FOUR SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE FUSE BLOCK, THE COMBINATION OF WHICH ALLOWED THE FUEL PUMP TO CONTINUE RUNNING AND FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND.
Safety risk
IF THESE CONDITIONS OCCURRED IN AN ACTUAL CRASH, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUSE BLOCK AND INSTALL A NEW SECTION OF FUEL LINE THAT HAS BEEN REDESIGNED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Air bags
65
63,800 mi
Electrical system
48
66,000 mi
Exterior lighting
30
86,000 mi
Engine
13
82,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
12
8,297 mi
Engine and engine cooling
11
51,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
9
300 mi
Steering
9
90,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
9
42,900 mi
Unknown or other
7
50,000 mi
Power train
6
37,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
6
6,751 mi
Suspension
6
32,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
5
100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
4
90,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
4
144,000 mi
Seat belts
4
93,950 mi
Structure: body
4
47,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
3
56 mi
Seats
3
41,700 mi
Structure
3
19,251 mi
Suspension: front
3
19,251 mi
Tires
3
2,000 mi
Visibility: windshield
3
3,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition
2
70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
2
23,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
6,751 mi
Parking brake
2
6,003 mi
Service brakes
2
37,800 mi
Service brakes, electric
2
98,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
37,800 mi
Visibility
2
14,000 mi
Wheels
2
30,800 mi
Wheels: rim
2
2,504 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
2,504 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
65 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
1
100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
1
122,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1
66,500 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
22,550 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
56 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1
1,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs
1
23,817 mi
Power train: clutch assembly
1
14,033 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
1
1,903 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
1
—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1
66,000 mi
Structure: body: door
1
70,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm
1
2,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
6,751 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
1
56 mi
Visibility/wiper
1
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The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2008 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.