TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INVOLUNTARILY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INVOLUNTARILY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 47,000. UPDATED 09/26/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SERVICE REPAIR SHOP, WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES DID FAIL ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND SHE QUICKLY SWITCHED THE GEAR INTO PARK. UPDATED 09/27/12
NHTSA ODI #10475225
50,000 miles · Feb 17, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE A 2006 AVEO. EVERY SINCE WE BOUGHT IT WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKE IT SPEEDS UP. IT DOES NOT DO THIS ALL THE TIME. THIS LAST TIME I ALMOST T-BONED A TRUCK. I STOPPED IT BY TURNING OFF THE KEY AND JUST AVOIDED A WRECK. HAVE YOU HAD ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS? I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED AND THEY SAID T…
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I HAVE A 2006 AVEO. EVERY SINCE WE BOUGHT IT WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKE IT SPEEDS UP. IT DOES NOT DO THIS ALL THE TIME. THIS LAST TIME I ALMOST T-BONED A TRUCK. I STOPPED IT BY TURNING OFF THE KEY AND JUST AVOIDED A WRECK. HAVE YOU HAD ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS? I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED AND THEY SAID THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. AFTER WHAT HAS HAPPENED WITH TOYOTA I'M CONCERNED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10311166
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY A CAR SPED UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF ME WHILE I WAS MERGING INTO THE LEFT LANE, I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT BUT STILL HAD CONTROL OF THE CAR UNTIL ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKE LOCKED AND THE CAR SHUT OFF AND STARTED TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND ALMOST FLIPPED OVER. I DID NOT STOMP ON THE BRAKE OR …
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WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY A CAR SPED UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF ME WHILE I WAS MERGING INTO THE LEFT LANE, I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT BUT STILL HAD CONTROL OF THE CAR UNTIL ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKE LOCKED AND THE CAR SHUT OFF AND STARTED TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND ALMOST FLIPPED OVER. I DID NOT STOMP ON THE BRAKE OR TURN THE WHEEL VERY HARD AT ALL, THE CAR SEEMS VERY UNBALANCED WHEN DRIVING DEFENSIVELY WHICH I BELIEVE COULD CAUSE A CAR FLIP. THANK GOD THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC STOPPED. *JB
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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