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2005 Chevrolet Aveo — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
235
Owner Complaints
16
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
49
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Declining -100%
Complaint Trend
0 last 24mo vs 1 prior

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2005 Chevrolet Aveo Safety Recalls (1)

14V26100019/05/2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2005 Chevrolet Aveo

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
50
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
15
ENGINE
11
AIR BAGS
10
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8

Based on 235 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

19
Crash-Involved Complaints
16
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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