2006 Chevrolet Aveo recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 189
Latest campaign: May 19, 2014

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	May 19, 2014	14V261000

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 19, 2014Latest campaign


May 19, 201414V261000	Exterior lighting: headlights If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V261000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V261000 · May 19, 2014

May 19, 201414V261000

Exterior lighting: headlights

If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V261000

What's wrong: 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: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V261000 · May 19, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component189

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

189Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

16Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	67	35	1	12	0
Air bags	58	31	9	1	7
Exterior lighting	38	20	0	5	0
Power train	16	8	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	13	7	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	11	6	3	0	0
Suspension	11	6	1	0	1
Service brakes	10	5	4	1	0
Engine	9	5	1	1	1
Steering	9	5	3	1	1
Structure	8	4	1	0	1
Unknown or other	6	3	0	2	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	2	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	2	0	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

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.”
Filed 08/25/2025 · ODI 11682754
Electrical system
“Lights malfunction. Headlights dim intermittently, turn signal causes headlights to turn off, dashboard lights do not work, running lights work intermittently.”
Filed 06/04/2025 · ODI 11664741
Structure
“Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking”
Filed 06/12/2024 · ODI 11593864

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2006 Chevrolet Aveo recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. The most recent, 14V261000 (reported May 19, 2014), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 67 complaints out of 189 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 16 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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