TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE HOLD BUTTON TO ACTIVATE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE HOLD BUTTON TO ACTIVATE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE OTHER FAILURES; HOWEVER, ALL THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ UPDATED 12/21/16.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10908658
127,911 miles · May 21, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL ON AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
NHTSA ODI #10870148
91,637 miles · Feb 24, 2016
Air BagsSeats
THE AIRBAG MODULE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IT WILL COST $1400.00. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WON'T COVER IT.
NHTSA ODI #10838028
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2016
Air BagsExterior Lighting
AIR BAG (RED LIGHT) LIGHT STAYS ON. ALSO HEADLIGHTS PLASTIC MOUNTS, WHERE THE BOLTS GO IN TO HOLD HEADLIGHTS IN PLACE, ARE DETERATED, HEADLIGHTS B BHEARLY HOLDING ON.
NHTSA ODI #10824433
93,675 miles · Dec 8, 2015
Air BagsExterior LightingCrash
I WAS REAR ENDED AND IT WAS NOT A BAD ACCIDENT BUT NEEDED A BUMPER AND I NOTICED THAT AFTER THIS HAPPENED MY AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR I TOLD THE TECHNICIAN THAT I WAS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT THEN THE BUMPER. THEY SAID THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT. WHEN WE PICKED UP OUR …
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I WAS REAR ENDED AND IT WAS NOT A BAD ACCIDENT BUT NEEDED A BUMPER AND I NOTICED THAT AFTER THIS HAPPENED MY AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR I TOLD THE TECHNICIAN THAT I WAS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT THEN THE BUMPER. THEY SAID THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT. WHEN WE PICKED UP OUR VEHICLE THEY SAID THEY LOOKED AT THE AIRBAG LIGHT SENSOR AND RESET IT. NOW 6 MONTHS LATER THE LIGHT IS BACK ON. I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY SUGGESTED I CHECK ON THE INTERNET FOR ANY RECALLS. I DID NOT SEE ANY. CAN YOU SUGGEST ANYTHING. I FEEL THAT THEY DID NOT REALLY PROPERLY CHECK OUT THE SENSOR LIGHT OR TO MAKE SURE THE AIRBAG IS OK.
NHTSA ODI #10809052
47,994 miles · Nov 19, 2015
Air BagsElectrical System
MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN I HIT A DEER IN 2013. NOW MY WIRING THAT COMES FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTROLS MY WINDOW LOCK AND POWER WINDOWS IS SHORTING OUT. MY NEIGHBOR HAS A 2007 CHEVY COLORADO HAS GOTTEN A RECALL ON HIS DUE TO SAME REASON.
NHTSA ODI #10794903
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 2015
Air Bags
PASSENGER AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY
NHTSA ODI #10785024
64,000 miles · Oct 1, 2015
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000.
NHTSA ODI #10779045
90,000 miles · Jul 22, 2015
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA ODI #10735878
114,000 miles · Jul 10, 2015
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
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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