CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 16 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (67 reports).
2006 Chevrolet Aveo recalls
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Problem areas named in the 189 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 67 |
| Air Bags | 58 |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
What owners report
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
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.
This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The technician may observe on a scan tool DTC P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation set as Current or in History. This condition may be caused by water intrusion into the instrument panel (IP) to body harness connector, which carries the APP sensor signals to the ECM/PCM. This water intrusion results in a voltage difference between APP Sensor 1 and APP Sensor 2 that exceeds a
2006 Chevrolet Aveo questions
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo: Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?
Based on 189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (67), Air Bags (58), Exterior Lighting (38).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Chevrolet Aveo has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.