2006 CHEVROLET AVEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
280
Owner Complaints
1
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,...
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking
Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking
Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking
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.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET AVEO
- 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO — 271 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO — 323 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO — 307 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO — 250 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO — 278 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO — 105 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO — 112 complaints
Other CHEVROLET Models
- CHEVROLET MALIBU — 28,991 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 22,175 total complaints
- CHEVROLET IMPALA — 15,197 total complaints
- CHEVROLET TAHOE — 12,511 total complaints
- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints