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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
320–25K
2825–50K
3350–75K
2375–100K
25100–150K
7150K+
148 reports with mileage · 41 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 67 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports16 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
189 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2014
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10637373
28,756 miles · Sep 17, 2014
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
THE ENGINE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND SURGE ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME AND AGAIN THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED THIS WAS ON AUGUST 10, 2010. NOW A THIRD TIME THE THROTTLE BODY IS BEING REPLACED SEPTEMBER 19, 2014. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10637092
69,000 miles · Sep 15, 2014
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 10/23/2014*LJ UPDATED 7/14/2015*JS
NHTSA ODI #10633379
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2014
Service Brakes
BACKING UP FROM A PARKED POSTION APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND. A VACUUM LEAK FROM A CRACKED/BROKEN RUBBER ELBOW CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. OVER THE PAST 2-1/2 YEARS THE ELBOW HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES THE THE SAME THING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10631182
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF FOR RANDOM AMOUNTS OF TIMES, FROM HOURS TO WEEKS AT A TIME. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR TESTING. THROTTLE BODY IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10631178
71,401 miles · Sep 5, 2014
Air Bags
AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT IS ON.TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND TESTED. TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE SEAT CONNECTORS ARE DEFECTIVE CAUSING A HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE CIRCUIT. AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY. CONNECTORS NEED REPLACED. WIRING HARNESS NEEDS REPAIRED/REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10631176
71,401 miles · Sep 5, 2014
Electrical SystemStructure
BURNT PLASTIC SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. FRONT OF DASHBOARD AND STEERING COLUMN PRODUCING EXCESSIVE HEAT. HOT TO TOUCH AND THE IGNITION KEY IS HOT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10631175
25,624 miles · Sep 5, 2014
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
AT A STOP THE CAR WAS PUT IN PARK, IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF AND THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT. STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND COULD NOT MOVE THE SHIFTER OUT OF PARK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. IGNITION LOCK MODULE WAS NOT SENDING SIGNAL. IT WAS NOT GROUNDING OUT AS DESIGNED. MODULE WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS STILL NO CHANGE IN …
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AT A STOP THE CAR WAS PUT IN PARK, IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF AND THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT. STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND COULD NOT MOVE THE SHIFTER OUT OF PARK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. IGNITION LOCK MODULE WAS NOT SENDING SIGNAL. IT WAS NOT GROUNDING OUT AS DESIGNED. MODULE WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS STILL NO CHANGE IN RESOLVING THE PROBLEM. TESTED SHIFTER AND FOUND INTERNAL FAILURE OF MODULE. THE ENTIRE SHIFTER MODULE AND ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10631171
83,000 miles · Aug 25, 2014
SteeringCrash
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE RACK AND PINION BROKE AND SHE LOST STEERING. BECAUSE OF THAT SHE HIT A TRUCK WITCH THEN DAMAGED HER CAR WITH $4100 IN DAMAGE. I THINK GM SHOULD HAVE PUT A STRONGER RACK AND PINION IN THE CAR. IT DIDN'T BRAKE AT THE JOINTS IT BROKE AT THE GEAR THAT GOES TO BOTH TIE RODS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10628027
115,000 miles · Aug 15, 2014
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BURNING SMELL WAS EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN MADE THE CONTACT AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BURNING SMELL WAS EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN MADE THE CONTACT AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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