general problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo

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.

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.

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.

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.

In fear of a fire in my Aveo!.

Dash and shifter lights went out and came back on and eventually went out completely- would not come on upon startup. Some front and rear lights as well. Blinkers & flashers still work. Have checked all fuses and bulbs. Needs electrical repair.

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.

On a winter morning I went out and started my car to go to work, I got on the road and realized that my dashboard , heating control, and shifter lights did not work. I moved the settings switch and nothing came on. I have checked the fuses. They are fine. I did some research and it seems that many Aveos have had this problem. And the only fix is to rewire the system. Something needs to be done. If I take it to the shop it's going to cost anywhere between 50-100 dollars or more. If its a problem to the consumers then it should be a recall and not just a manufacturing defect. If this is a wiring issue then it could possibly end up causing a fire.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet model Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle smoked through the interior vent. The contact stated that his visibility was affected. The vehicle was pulled over. Later, the vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that there was a recall number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) and was told that the vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000. Bd.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the head lamps failed. The contact inspected the head lamp bulbs and found that the ground wires were burned due to overheating. The dealer advised that NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) would only repair the drl module and would not replace any additional failure caused by the recall. The contact also wanted to state that the engine valve cover gasket was defective causing the engine fluid to leak. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Gm safety recall 14093, July 2014- parts still not available- Friday, 16 Jan 2015, I spoke with a lady, only name given was cheryl- who stated gm has been unable to find a vendor who can manufacture a headlamp switch to repair this vehicle. I find it extremely difficult to fathom how gm, producing millions of vehicles each year, each and every one equipped with a headlamp switch, yet cannot find a vendor to produce a headlamp switch. Cheryl's statements leads me to deduce gm has no intention of repairing this vehicle. Cheryl also stated that because parts are not available, this vehicle is not subject to the replacement or buy-back available under the us national traffic and motor vehicle safety act. Is that true?.

The front signal light on the driver's side stopped working, so I purchased a bulb and when my son went to replace it, it was working. About two weeks later, I went to start the car and the battery was dead. The battery was charged and it worked the next day. The windshield wiper fluid motor did not work for about two years, but recently, it started working again. This sounds like an electrical problem. I have received a recall notice for the drl, but they do not have the part.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (lighting). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ne.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the drl lights failed to activate. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that parts of the lights were melted. The contact was placed on a waiting list for NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting). The contact mentioned that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were on back order and not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) and stated that the part was not available for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact did not experience a failure. Djr.

Received letter stating vehicle was being included in a safety recall for the daytime running lights. Letter stated that parts were not currently available and another letter would be sent out when they did become available. Have not heard anything about parts becoming available or any other news at all. So far I have had no issues but am concerned that nothing is being done to fix this problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the running lights would illuminate sporadically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (lighting). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the daytime running lights failed to function. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number 14v261000 (exterior lighting) and was informed by the manufacturer that the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the daytime running lights would randomly operate. The dealer diagnosed that daytime running light module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (lighting, electrical). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Ne.

Day time running lights work sometimes for a short time afraid of a fire. Called gm they said problem is not in their computer.

Dash lights and clock light flickered for months then dash lights finally went dead. Dash lights no longer work and also has affected rear passenger side tail lamp. The plastic splice connector box in the under hood fuse box is burnt to a crisp. Upon searching online it appears as though several people have had this same problem.

The car key will not turn on. I have to reenter the key and turn the steering wheel back and forth to get the key to turn on. Then once I get the car running it falls dead while I'm driving it. I have had my car towed twice because I could not get the key to turn on, this a daily problem and a very dangerous one. If the car continues to turn off in the middle of traffic some one could hurt very bad or killed. ,.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the daytime running lamps failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. Updated 02/11/lj updated 02/11/14.

The interior instrument panel lights all went out. This is an issue I found out from other owners has happened to all of them.