2006 Chevrolet Aveo
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
189 complaints13 involved a crash16 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
The interior dash caught on fire and burned only in the middle of the dashboard. This happened hours after it started smoking inside the car and the headlights would not turn off even though they were already off.
- Electrical system
Lights malfunction. Headlights dim intermittently, turn signal causes headlights to turn off, dashboard lights do not work, running lights work intermittently. The splice pack in the fuse box is burnt and so are the wires connected to it.
- Service brakes · Structure › Body · Unknown or other
Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
The splicer connected to the fuse box in the engine burns up after a while of use causing the Dash lights, right brake light and front marker light to not work at night. It is a major safety issue and hundreds/thousands of complaints online (via google) have been made about it burning up.
- Electrical system · Engine · Vehicle speed control
This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The…
This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The technician may observe on a scan tool DTC P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation set as Current or in History. This condition may be caused by water intrusion into the instrument panel (IP) to body harness connector, which carries the APP sensor signals to the ECM/PCM. This water intrusion results in a voltage difference between APP Sensor 1 and APP Sensor 2 that exceeds a predetermined value for more than a calibrated period of time, setting P2138. This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the ip to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with reduced engine power displayed and dtc p2138 set. Known issue. Has not been recalled yet. https://www.tsbsearch.com/Chevrolet/07-06-04-019E
- Steering
Power steering fluid IS leaking out, release valve gets stuck.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Unknown or other
My car just not running right I just bought it and seen a recall
- Air bags
A deer was hit in the front hood and bumper of this car while driving on a straight section of county road and none of the airbags deployed.
- Electrical system · Unknown or other
It doesn't run after the side driver front light got messed up, it over heats. *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Service brakes
My electrical panel was defective, sent in 4 times and they claimed to replace the electrical panel. It was rigged by crossing wires and lights in dash dont work and radio tapped into wipers. Then calipers,sway arms,shocks, catalytic converter was defective and also never replaced right. Paid someone to put emissions sticker to pass.
- Engine · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that radiator fluid mixed with the transmission fluid. As a result, the transmission hesitated when the contact attempted to switch gears and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to community chevrolet…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that radiator fluid mixed with the transmission fluid. As a result, the transmission hesitated when the contact attempted to switch gears and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to community chevrolet (200 w olive ave, burbank, ca 91502, (866) 610-2450) where it was diagnosed that the clock sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine and air bag warning indicators were illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,794.
- Electrical system · Seat belts · Steering
I try to put a seat belt on a child in the back seat and it dose not work at all. The steering on my aveo IS also not safe it feels as if my axel on my car IS going to brake? Also this car has caught on fire as I was on the freeway coming from work. I have replace the cadillac converter on this car…
I try to put a seat belt on a child in the back seat and it dose not work at all. The steering on my aveo IS also not safe it feels as if my axel on my car IS going to brake? Also this car has caught on fire as I was on the freeway coming from work. I have replace the cadillac converter on this car as well as 2,000 other repairs into my car. It IS very dangerous knowing that one day when I get in my car it may caught on fire if it get to hot. It very sad all I would like to do IS go to school and work get home safe guaranteed every day.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Unknown or other
So I was at home and my car was parked outside and it caught on fire in the inside. The fire department came and put out the fire. It damaged the dashboard and the window. I have read that it IS a recall on my vehicle which causes it to catch on fire. manufacturer recall numbera140093 nhtsa recall number14v261 recall statusrecall incomplete
- Air bags
In october 2016 my 2006 chevrolet aveo LS hatchback's battery died, unable to jumpstart anymore. I replaced the battery and the airbag light on the dash has illuminated solid since. the vehicle was not in an accident. The gm dealership I took it too wasn't able to determine the cause. The vehicle…
In october 2016 my 2006 chevrolet aveo LS hatchback's battery died, unable to jumpstart anymore. I replaced the battery and the airbag light on the dash has illuminated solid since. the vehicle was not in an accident. The gm dealership I took it too wasn't able to determine the cause. The vehicle had 130,000 miles at the time the battery died and the airbag light illuminated. The vehicle was stationary at the time the airbag light illuminated. I now do not allow anyone to ride with me because I'm afraid that the airbags will malfunction.
- Air bags · Electrical system
My 06 chevy aveo has had issues since I purchased it last year. Unfortunately I am still making payments on this paperweight. I will never buy another cheverolet again. Thats my largest issue IS that I bought a chevy. Air bag light came on after having the battery dead twice because of the…
My 06 chevy aveo has had issues since I purchased it last year. Unfortunately I am still making payments on this paperweight. I will never buy another cheverolet again. Thats my largest issue IS that I bought a chevy. Air bag light came on after having the battery dead twice because of the alternator going bad twice. Im up for inspection and this car will not pass. Reading how this issue has never been resolved for anyone and chevrolet wont own up and take responsibility for very important safety feature, whats the point in even trying but to throw this vehicle in the garbage? Last time I took my aveo in for a recall on the module, they said they fixed it and they did not because its still burning up, so I just try to not drive at night. I have a two year old and three year old and if those airbags randomly deploy and we get into a car accident, they are going to have a lawsuit on their hands.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. While driving various speeds and while stationary, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to freeland chevrolet in nashville, tennessee where it was diagnosed that a spring coil in the air bag system needed to be replaced. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. While driving various speeds and while stationary, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to freeland chevrolet in nashville, tennessee where it was diagnosed that a spring coil in the air bag system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The vin was not available. updated 09/01/17*lj *CN1
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. While driving various speeds with the cruise control engaged, it failed to shut off when the accelerator or brake pedals were depressed. In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
- Air bags · Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. While attempting to park the vehicle, it failed to stop when applying the brakes. Instead, the tires spun in place and the vehicle took off and eventually crashed into a light post. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed and a police report…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. While attempting to park the vehicle, it failed to stop when applying the brakes. Instead, the tires spun in place and the vehicle took off and eventually crashed into a light post. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed and a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
- Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact had just parked the vehicle when she observed smoke coming from the dashboard. The vehicle caught on fire shortly afterwards. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair…
TL* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact had just parked the vehicle when she observed smoke coming from the dashboard. The vehicle caught on fire shortly afterwards. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that after opening the door to the vehicle, the contact observed that the dashboard had melted with flames sparking. As a result, the vehicle engulfed into flames. The fire department arrived to the scene and extinguished the fire. A…
TL* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that after opening the door to the vehicle, the contact observed that the dashboard had melted with flames sparking. As a result, the vehicle engulfed into flames. The fire department arrived to the scene and extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where it was deemed as destroyed. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly independently into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were injuries to the contact's neck, back and leg. There was medical attention required. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
In fear of a fire in my aveo!
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Exterior lighting
Update on previous claim #[xxx] left side tail light IS out and left head light. This IS all from the main connector in fuse box under the hood of car. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Exterior lighting
About 6 weeks ago smelled something burning. Prior to burning smell, the daytime running lights all inside dash lights and clock lights and gear shift lights went out while car was in motion on a major city street. All lights stayed off for about 20 mins. Daytime running ligts never came back on.…
About 6 weeks ago smelled something burning. Prior to burning smell, the daytime running lights all inside dash lights and clock lights and gear shift lights went out while car was in motion on a major city street. All lights stayed off for about 20 mins. Daytime running ligts never came back on. Clock lights still goes off an on. Dash lights and gear shift lights came back on once. But have been off a month now. Reported to gm. Recall on daytime running lights fixed free. But they said no recall on wiring of lights. I am not the only owner that has thos problem there are many who have written complaiys on gm. Recall website. I have pictures of burnt fuse connector relay that controls all lights. 10 mins of mechanic checking the part was so hot he couldn't touch it. On 8/09/2016 terry cullen fixed recall. I payed them $100.00 to check problem about lights they said they needed $400 more dollars for 4 hours of more looking. My family mechanic found problem with in 10 mins...... dealer.. All about money! I think they should have saw the problem or even knew it.
- Fuel/propulsion system
This car has a defective throttle body and iac(idle control assembly) .i have to try to crank it 7-8 time before it will stay running.i am physically disabled and on a fixed income ,they told me that it will cost $1000 to $1500 to fix this car which there IS no way I can pay this large amount. I believe that chevorlet should do the right thing and put there defect on the recall list.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- 10254240Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
- 10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10251888This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249535This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247715Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247060Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
- 10246963Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246608Information on Counterfeit Airbag Modules
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- 10245804Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
- 10245785Information on Counterfeit Airbag Modules
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