IllustrationFront subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking
2006 Chevrolet Aveo
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 169.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
320–25K
2825–50K
3350–75K
2375–100K
25100–150K
7150K+
148 reports with mileage · 41 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 67 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports16 fire reports6 injury reports
Service Brakes complaints
7 reportsMY ELECTRICAL PANEL WAS DEFECTIVE, SENT IN 4 TIMES AND THEY CLAIMED TO REPLACE THE ELECTRICAL PANEL. IT WAS RIGGED BY CROSSING WIRES AND LIGHTS IN DASH DONT WORK AND RADIO TAPPED INTO WIPERS. THEN CALIPERS,SWAY ARMS,SHOCKS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALSO NEVER REPLACED RIGHT. PAID SOMEONE TO PUT EMISSIONS STICKER TO…
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MY ELECTRICAL PANEL WAS DEFECTIVE, SENT IN 4 TIMES AND THEY CLAIMED TO REPLACE THE ELECTRICAL PANEL. IT WAS RIGGED BY CROSSING WIRES AND LIGHTS IN DASH DONT WORK AND RADIO TAPPED INTO WIPERS. THEN CALIPERS,SWAY ARMS,SHOCKS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALSO NEVER REPLACED RIGHT. PAID SOMEONE TO PUT EMISSIONS STICKER TO PASS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. INSTEAD, THE TIRES SPUN IN PLACE AND THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND EVENTUALLY CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POST. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. INSTEAD, THE TIRES SPUN IN PLACE AND THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND EVENTUALLY CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POST. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATED AND THE BRAKING ABILITY SEIZED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATED AND THE BRAKING ABILITY SEIZED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
BACKING UP FROM A PARKED POSTION APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND. A VACUUM LEAK FROM A CRACKED/BROKEN RUBBER ELBOW CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. OVER THE PAST 2-1/2 YEARS THE ELBOW HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES THE THE SAME THING. *TR
DRIVING AND LOST STEERING AND BRAKES AND RAN INTO A TRUCK. TRIED TO STEER AND STOP AND COULD NOT. *TR
BRAKE LINE RUPTURE AND RESULTING BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED MINOR REAR END COLLISION WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT. AIR BAG ACTIVATED BUT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MINOR UNTIL THE FIRE. FIRE ORIGINATED IN FRONT LEFT (IMPACTED) CORNER AND CONSUMED ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO THE FIRE WALL. WEATHER PERFECT, DRY ROADS, NO OBVIOUS CAUSE OF FIRE. EXCEPT …
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BRAKE LINE RUPTURE AND RESULTING BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED MINOR REAR END COLLISION WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT. AIR BAG ACTIVATED BUT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MINOR UNTIL THE FIRE. FIRE ORIGINATED IN FRONT LEFT (IMPACTED) CORNER AND CONSUMED ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO THE FIRE WALL. WEATHER PERFECT, DRY ROADS, NO OBVIOUS CAUSE OF FIRE. EXCEPT FOR BRAKES VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE UNTIL FIRE. *TR
Official recalls
114V261000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
May 19, 2014
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 ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.