Chevrolet Aveo Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Chevrolet Aveo across 7 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (48). The words owners use most often: “daytime running” (13% of reports).
- 171exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Daytime running: mentioned in 23 of 171 complaints (13%)
- Fuse box: mentioned in 13 of 171 complaints (8%)
- Included exterior: mentioned in 12 of 171 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 118 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 171 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 24 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Aveo exterior lighting complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Exterior lighting:headlights
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The wiring to my headlights have overheated and melted twice. I found the really on the year and model of my car but wasn't on the list when I entered my vin
While driving, the vehicle began experiencing repeated electrical failures including blown fuses, inoperative headlights and brake lights, and the transmission becoming locked in PARK. When the fuse blows, the gear shift cannot be moved out of PARK and the ignition key cannot be removed, leaving…
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.
The contact's daughter owns a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that intermittently, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact's daughter had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V261000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure and the…
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and had the headlights illuminated. The contact's wife went to start the vehicle and turned off the lights when smoke began to emit from the dashboard and the engine compartment. The contact was able to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Aveos have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Chevrolet Aveo. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Aveo exterior lighting?
Yes: 1 safety recall list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Chevrolet Aveo?
The most frequent phrase is “daytime running”, in 23 of 171 complaints, followed by “fuse box” (13).
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