Recall 14V261000: 2004–2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Report received

May 19, 2014

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Potentially affected

218,000vehicles

Model years

2004–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Chevrolet Aveo206 complaints
• 2005 Chevrolet Aveo235 complaints
• 2006 Chevrolet Aveo189 complaints
• 2007 Chevrolet Aveo216 complaints
• 2008 Chevrolet Aveo163 complaints