TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE GEAR WAS UNABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE KEY WILL NOT MOVE FROM THE LOCKING POSITION. IN ORDER TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT MUST DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY MUST THEN BE RECONNECTED TO RESTART TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE GEAR WAS UNABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE KEY WILL NOT MOVE FROM THE LOCKING POSITION. IN ORDER TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT MUST DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY MUST THEN BE RECONNECTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $300. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,857.
NHTSA ODI #10270114
76,000 miles · Aug 4, 2008
Power Train
MY WIFE HAS A 2006 CHEVY AVEO THAT THE SHIFTER WENT BAD, FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IT IS GOING TO COST $400.00 TO REPAIR. THE CAR HAS 76,000 MILES ON IT. SHIFTERS SHOULD NEVER GO BAD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10236919
15,000 miles · Apr 9, 2007
Power TrainStructureSuspension
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 15,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS HEARING A CRUNCHING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER, SERPENTINE CHEVROLET , SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE CONTACT…
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TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 15,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS HEARING A CRUNCHING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER, SERPENTINE CHEVROLET , SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC THEY FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT, WHICH CAUSED THE COIL SPRING TO RUB AGAINST THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BENT AXLE COULD HAVE HAPPENED AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, AT WHICH TIME, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM WAS LOOSE AS WELL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT SWAY BAR, AND THE BUSHING, AND TIGHTEN ALL THE BOLTS. WHEN THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AFTER THE REPAIRS THEY FOUND THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/30/07. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10187398
5,400 miles · Jul 28, 2006
Power Train
CHEVROLET 2006 AVEO HATCHBACK GEAR SHIFTER LOCKING INTO POSITIONS WHILE BACKING UP, GOING FORWARD OR PARKING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10163782
1,238 miles · Jun 11, 2006
Power Train
CURRENTLY WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANNY) HAPPENED 11 JUNE 2006 WILL TAKE IT FOR REPAIRS @ TOMMY THOMAS CHEVROLET, PANAMA CITY, FL ON 12 JUNE 06. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10159533
638 miles · Dec 20, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
DT: THE CONTACT STATED HIS VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. PRIOR TO THE CAR SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE RPM DROPPED AND THEN INCREASED SUDDENLY. AT THE SAME TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY LOSING POWER SINCE THE CONTACT PURCHASED IT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED HIS VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. PRIOR TO THE CAR SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE RPM DROPPED AND THEN INCREASED SUDDENLY. AT THE SAME TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY LOSING POWER SINCE THE CONTACT PURCHASED IT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER THINKS THE PROBLEM LIES WITH THE PCM, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT PART FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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