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2006 Chevrolet Aveo airbags complaints

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Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Airbags · WA

My airbag light came on & stays on. Looked up recall its not listed.

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Airbags · 87,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag warning indicator was functioning properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 19, 2015 · Airbags · 132,000 miles · MN

Both the drivers and passengers airbag lights remain on no matter if parked or driving. Both driver and passenger airbags do not appear to be working. Fear that bags will not deploy in a crash. Feel gm needs to recall this issue, dealers are clueless, I do not intent to have this fixed or even diagnosed based on the sheer quantity of same/similar complains with no clear cut resolution. Passenger airbag off light remains on at all times whether someone is sitting in the seat or not, driver's side airbag light remains on at all times no matter if parked, running, in reverse, neutral, or drive. I seriously hope this car doesn't kill me. Seems with all of the airbag safety recalls, this one needs to be added. It is a safety issue that could cause death.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Airbags · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at a low speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 23, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · WA

2005 and 2006 chevrolet aveo the steering area was heating up.*mw the consumer was informed the parts were not available.

Filed Dec 17, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 100,205 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

I fell asleep at the wheel went through the median while driving down the interstate where the speed limit is 80 outside douglas wyoming. As I woke when the car was in the middle of the median my car impacted a concrete culvert and went through the guard rail onto the other side of the interstate where it finally can to a stop across the other two lanes of on coming traffic all with no air bag deployment.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · VA

I have a 2006 chevrolet aveo lt that I purchased new, and it currently has less than 60,000 miles on the odometer. It failed virginia safety inspection because the airbag warning light was on. I took the car to the hudgins holiday chevrolet dealership in williamsburg, virginia on november 5, 2014 to have it repaired. After a through diagnosis, they informed me that the problem was a faulty passenger seat occupancy sensor, and it will cost $1,152.00 to replace the sensor. I searched the web and discovered that this appears to be a very common problem for the aveo. I found a considerable number of entries where other aveo owners have had the same problem. Since this a safety issue, because the passenger airbag will not deploy in a crash, and since it seems to effect many aveos, I feel this problem should be the subject of a recall, or as a minimum, gm should replace the sensor at no cost to the effected aveo owners.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Airbags · 71,401 miles · OH

Airbag error light is on.taken to dealership and tested. Technician found that the seat connectors are defective causing a high resistance in the circuit. Airbags may not deploy. Connectors need replaced. Wiring harness needs repaired/replaced.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Airbags, Body · CA

2006 chevrolet aveo. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle multiple mechanical and electrical problems. *smd the consumer stated she experienced multiple mechanical and electrical problems with the vehicle. It was not disclosed to her, that the vehicle had frame damage, it was a fleet vehicle, and the air bags were replaced with used ones. While driving 45 MPH, a bolt in the broke, which caused the engine to collapse and landed on the axle, breaking it on the driver's side. Also, she had the axle replaced previously, not knowing there was a problem with the frame. Due to the frame damage and warped undercarriage, a bolt connected to the frame that was connected to the motor mount hidden under the engine had previously bent and severed 3/4 of the way through the bolt. It went un-detected and her mechanic didn't know what to look for, since the frame was not disclosed.

Filed Jul 5, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 152,000 miles · OH

2006 chevy aveo I got my daughter this car it seemed to be great when we first got aveo last year we had to replace the brake switch. There wiring issues air bag lights on and clock comes on and off this year odometer mileage is fading and headlights on no light for mileage. Low fuel and low water does not come on and on the 7/1 and two times on 7/4 her speedometer is not reading right it read 15 miles off from what the car is going faster. The three times getting pulled over and she said the gauge been acting weird then goes back to normal the one cop said I know thats why I don't have one of these cars and still gave her a ticket. So now the car sits until the recall but the best thing ( not ) I have two aveos my husbands that sit and we get to share between the three of us is my van that's a dodge. I cant believe wiring heating up by the day time module that will catch fire and it taking this long safety and chevy has nothing on there site for the recall wow.

Filed May 24, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 64,000 miles · CA

The passenger airbag sensor never turns off, even when someone is sitting in the seat. All of the instrument panel gauges periodically stop working and the instrument panel cluster fuse blows frequently. Also have to frequently use the shift-lock release feature in order to get the car out of park. Have had previous problems with the key getting stuck in the ignition. The daytime running lights also periodically stop working (they turn on and off randomly). Have needed to have damaged wires in the hood compartment fuse box replaced, but all problems keep coming back. Can no longer afford to keep taking the car in for repairs and cannot afford a new car, so I am currently driving with all of these problems. I do not ever feel safe in the car and avoid taking it anywhere unless I absolutely have to. Many of these same problems have been reported by other owners and there needs to be more recalls than just the current fire hazard recall.

Filed Nov 24, 2013 · Airbags, Body · 102,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Hit from behind with a car pushed my car into a vehicle in front of me. Drivers front air bag deployed. It completely blew up; burning my hand and arm. There was mostly second degree burns. There was some parts on the arm later showing third degree burns. The car I was driving was determined to be totaled.

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Airbags · 37,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact was driving 30 MPH and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the air bags did not deploy because they were stuck. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2012 · Airbags · 65,383 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate sporadically. The dealer replaced the connectors located under the driver's seat. The manufacturer was contacted and denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 65,383. The consumer stated the air bad light came on at least three times. The believed the problme was a loose connection under the driver's seat. Updated 02/24/12

Filed Sep 10, 2011 · Airbags · NV

2006 aveo red air bag light stays on. Car has high miles but air bag problems seem to be rampant in these cars no matter the mileage. Gm should be ashamed of themselves. I have not seen anything like this, most manufacturers care about the safety of their customers.

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · TX

The airbag light on the dashboard of my 2006 chevrolet aveo came on at about 110,000 miles. I worry that the bag could spontaneously deploy, or fail to deploy when it should. Having read the other complaints of dealers not being able to fix the problem, I hesitate to spend money I can't spare on a "fix" that doesn't work. Chevrolet should solve this problem and issue a recall for models that use this type of airbag.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. Upon starting the vehicle the air bag off light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the air bag off light continues to illuminate. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2010 · Airbags · 51,900 miles · MI

I have a chevy aveo 2006 and the airbag light for the driver is on, that means it has an issue. For almost 7 weeks the gm dealer is trying to fix it without any results. They gave me the car back a couple times but the problem was not fixed. I had a similar issue with this car in 2007. This is a major safety problem and it looks like my aveo is not only one with this issue. Please investigate this, I?d like gm to fix this problem or to take the car back, I don?t feel safe anymore with driving this car! Thank you!

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Airbags · WV

I have a 2006 chevy aveo and the airbag warning light has been on even after replacing the sensor...they say it is a common problem but I believe that when an airbag could deploy at any minute or not deploy at all then there is a problem with that...all they say is that after they replace the switch that it will be fine...well everytime they do that then a week later the sensor goes bad again my car has been in the shot 3 times for just this one problem and I know others with the same car as mine that are having the same problems as me...

Filed Nov 12, 2009 · Airbags · 48,164 miles · SC

I own a 2006 chevrolet aveo and it has several occurrences of the air bag not on light. I have taken it to my local chevy dealer for repairs the first 4 times under warranty and the last visit lightened my wallet by almost $500.00 and guess what it's back on again. I have people now that ride with me that refuse to ride in the passenger seat because they do not believe the bags will operate properly in a crash. Like I said this vehicle was purchased new and this has happened 5 times now in less than 3 years. They have replaced sensors, connectors, wire bundles and 1 time could not get it to duplicate after they reset it. So my question is to you, who does my attorney need to contact when the lawsuit is filed after someone riding in my vehicle dies from lack of airbag deployment? Will chevrolet step up and take responsibility or do they shift blame to you for lack of pursuit in this matter? Let me know so the victims relatives can lighten your or chevrolets wallets for lack of action on a very vital safety item in these vehicles.

Filed Nov 5, 2009 · Airbags · 20,000 miles · MI

The car is a 2006 aveo. The car is only three years old and now has 100,000 miles and is over warranty. Over the life of the car beginning at around 20,000 mile the air bag disengaged light has continued to come on and stay on. The car has been taken to the dealer each time and they claim there either is no issue or it's just a fuse. Each time the car, continues to have a trouble. The light stays on, meaning the airbag is not working. I fear in a crash that the airbag would not deploy.

Filed Jul 8, 2009 · Airbags · 63,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. While driving 30 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered severe headaches, neck, and back injuries. The vehicle sustained $4,100 worth of damage. A police report was filed. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 63,000. Updated 8/3/09 *cn updated 08/11/09.

Filed Jun 12, 2009 · Airbags · 34,000 miles · NM

I have a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The airbag readiness light stays on after automobile is started. The owners manual says not to drive this vehicle. Airbags may not inflate in a crash or may inflate without a crash. This is the second time this has happened. The first was in january 2008. Was covered under warranty. This time it is not. I don't think I should be responsible for the cost of this repair. It is a safety feature and is not something I can repair myself. Why should I be responsible for their defect?

Filed May 18, 2009 · Airbags · 25,000 miles · CT

Back in june of 2008, if filed a complaint with chevrolet, informing then that my car air bag readiness light has been on and have taken it to the dealer ship numerous times and they informed me that it is because I put my purse on my seat. So finally they found it was a sensors and fixed it however one year later now at 50,000 miles the light is still on no explanation of why. Ever time I turn on the car the airbag readiness light stays on.

Filed May 15, 2009 · Airbags · 81,713 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the air bag readiness light illuminated on the instrument panel, which meant the air bags could deploy at any moment. The dealer advised her to bring in the vehicle; however, the contact has not done so at this time. She believes that this is a safety hazard. The current and failure mileages were 81,713.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Airbags · 19,287 miles · TX

Three times in the last year my airbag system malfunctioned. April, 2008 dealer stated that there was an electrical problem. Then april of this year I had it repaired twice. They stated that there was another electrical problem.

Filed Nov 11, 2008 · Airbags · 3,000 miles · HI

Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10244499 component: air bags:frontal details: passenger air bag off -- indicator is lit. Will not engage passenger safety air bag when wife, weighing 105 pounds is in seat. Chevrolet dealer cannot fix.

Filed Oct 6, 2008 · Airbags · 6,000 miles · HI

Passenger air bag off -- indicator is lit. Will not engage passenger safety air bag when wife, weighing 105 pounds is in seat. Chevrolet dealer cannot fix.

Filed Jul 18, 2008 · Airbags · HI

Dash warning -- passenger air bag off -- does not turn off when person weighing 105 pounds is in passenger seat.

Filed Apr 1, 2008 · Airbags · 10,000 miles · CA

The front passenger sensor does not read properly for the majority of passengers. This misread causes the light on the dash to show 'passenger airbag off.' this is of major concern, the airbag must deploy in an accident and should show to be activated at all times when a passenger is present.

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