2006 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aveo years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. That ranks 4th out of 9 Aveo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (67 complaints, 35%), typically at around 77,339 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 16 fires, 7 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 189owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 67 | 35% | 77,339 | “instrument panel” (13%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 58 | 31% | 38,000 | “air bag” (48%) | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 | 20% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 8% | 36,492 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 7% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 5% | 87,794 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 5% | 88,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 4% | 71,751 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 3% | 147,653 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% | 134,366 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 72,100 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 1,467 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Aveo recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Chevrolet Aveo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Aveo | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Aveo | 77 | 0 |
| 2010 Aveo | 66 | 1 |
| 2009 Aveo | 169 | 1 |
| 2008 Aveo | 163 | 1 |
| 2007 Aveo | 216 | 2 |
| 2006 | 189 | 1 |
| 2005 Aveo | 235 | 1 |
| 2004 Aveo | 206 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 67 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aveo model years, the 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.