The interior dash caught on fire and burned only in the middle of the dashboard. This happened hours after it started smoking inside the car and the headlights would not turn off even though they were already off.
The worst 2006 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical67
- Airbags58
- Lights38
- Engine22
- Transmission16
- Acceleration11
- Suspension11
- Brakes10
- Steering9
- Body8
- Driver assistance4
- Fuel system4
- Locks3
- Seat belts3
- Tires2
- Visibility2
- Wheels2
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
Airbag light 24Headlights 18Fire or smoke 13Check engine light 11No deployment 8Battery drain 5
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 14V261000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo 657
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
2006 Chevrolet Aveo fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-22 | 31-32 | 25-26 |
What 2006 Chevrolet Aveo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Lights malfunction. Headlights dim intermittently, turn signal causes headlights to turn off, dashboard lights do not work, running lights work intermittently. The splice pack in the fuse box is burnt and so are the wires connected to it.
Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking
The splicer connected to the fuse box in the engine burns up after a while of use causing the Dash lights, right brake light and front marker light to not work at night. It is a major safety issue and hundreds/thousands of complaints online (via google) have been made about it burning up.
This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The technician may observe on a scan tool DTC P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation set as Current or in History. This condition may be caused by water intrusion into the instrument panel (IP) to body harness connector, which carries the APP sensor signals to the ECM/PCM. This water intrusion results in a voltage difference between APP Sensor 1 and APP Sensor 2 that exceeds a predetermined value for more than a calibrated period of time, setting P2138. This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the ip to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with reduced engine power displayed and dtc p2138 set. Known issue. Has not been recalled yet. https://www.tsbsearch.com/Chevrolet/07-06-04-019E
Power steering fluid is leaking out, release valve gets stuck.
My car just not running right I just bought it and seen a recall
A deer was hit in the front hood and bumper of this car while driving on a straight section of county road and none of the airbags deployed.
It doesn't run after the side driver front light got messed up, it over heats.
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.
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Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
Owners have filed 189 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, close to a typical Aveo model year.
What is the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo year score?
The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo scores 71 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Aveo: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?
Electrical system, with 67 complaints, typically around 77,339 miles. Next is airbags (58).
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
What year does the Chevrolet Aveo have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Aveo model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (67 complaints), 2006 (67 complaints) and 2007 (50 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo range from 25 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-22 city and 31-32 highway.
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