2006 CHEVROLET AVEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

280

Owner Complaints

23 Crashes 24 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

12

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO

The 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO has received a total of 280 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (60 complaints), Air Bags (36 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (35 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO, potentially affecting up to 218,000 vehicles.

Recall 14V261000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 218,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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,...

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO

280 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 60 1 Crash 10 Fires
Air Bags
Complaints: 36 7 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 35 5 Fires
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 15
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 10
Power Train
Complaints: 10
Engine
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 9 3 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 9 3 Crashes
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 7 4 Crashes 1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 6 2 Fires
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11682754 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire
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.
#11664741 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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.
#11593864 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking
#11593864 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking
#11593864 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking

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Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO

General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIT5264C — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting...

12-09-41-001A — AIR BAGS

This informational bulletin provides information on how to determine weater or not a airbag module is counterfeit or not and what to do if a counterfeit airbag is found.

120941001 — AIR BAGS

Information on Counterfeit Airbag Modules

PIP-4406A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

GM: THERE ARE TROUBLE INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES THAT SET IN COLD TEMPERATURES. THERE IS A PROCESS TO REPAIR THEM. *RM

PIP-4406A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

GM: THERE ARE TROUBLE INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES THAT SET IN COLD TEMPERATURES. THERE IS A PROCESS TO REPAIR THEM. *RM

08-06-04-023 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

E108117 - 1.6L L91, REDUCED ENGINE POWER, I/P LIGHT ON, DTC P2135, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *PE UPDATED 8/28/08. *PE

080604004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

LXT, L91, POOR ACCELERATION, THROTTLE BODY FROZEN SHUT AND/OR STUCK CLOSED, MIL/SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC'S P1516, P2106 AND/OR P2110 SET IN EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITION AFTER AN INITIAL COLD ENGINE START OR WHILE DRIVING, REDUCED ENGINE MODES (INSTALL PCV VALVE KIT AND REPROGRAM ECM) WITH 1.6L 4-CYLINDER...

060604059 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NO START OR ROUGH IDLE DURING COLD WEATHER, AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DTC P0606. *KB

3941 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

SES LIGHT AND STC P2297 WHEN DECELERATING DOWN A MOUNTAIN - RECALIBRATE ECM. VEHICLES WITH 1.6L ENGINES. *KB

040089007 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

LOCATING RADIO, KEY AND IMMOBILIZER CODES. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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