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.
2006 Chevrolet Aveo lights problems
38 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Aveo lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
What 2006 Chevrolet Aveo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact had just parked the vehicle when she observed smoke coming from the dashboard. The vehicle caught on fire shortly afterwards. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that after opening the door to the vehicle, the contact observed that the dashboard had melted with flames sparking. As a result, the vehicle engulfed into flames. The fire department arrived to the scene and extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where it was deemed as destroyed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
In fear of a fire in my aveo!
Update on previous claim #[xxx] left side tail light is out and left head light. This is all from the main connector in fuse box under the hood of car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
About 6 weeks ago smelled something burning. Prior to burning smell, the daytime running lights all inside dash lights and clock lights and gear shift lights went out while car was in motion on a major city street. All lights stayed off for about 20 mins. Daytime running ligts never came back on. Clock lights still goes off an on. Dash lights and gear shift lights came back on once. But have been off a month now. Reported to gm. Recall on daytime running lights fixed free. But they said no recall on wiring of lights. I am not the only owner that has thos problem there are many who have written complaiys on gm. Recall website. I have pictures of burnt fuse connector relay that controls all lights. 10 mins of mechanic checking the part was so hot he couldn't touch it. On 8/09/2016 terry cullen fixed recall. I payed them $100.00 to check problem about lights they said they needed $400 more dollars for 4 hours of more looking. My family mechanic found problem with in 10 mins...... Dealer.. All about money! I think they should have saw the problem or even knew it.
Dash and shifter lights went out and came back on and eventually went out completely- would not come on upon startup. Some front and rear lights as well. Blinkers & flashers still work. Have checked all fuses and bulbs. Needs electrical repair.
On a winter morning I went out and started my car to go to work, I got on the road and realized that my dashboard , heating control, and shifter lights did not work. I moved the settings switch and nothing came on. I have checked the fuses. They are fine. I did some research and it seems that many aveos have had this problem. And the only fix is to rewire the system. Something needs to be done. If I take it to the shop it's going to cost anywhere between 50-100 dollars or more. If its a problem to the consumers then it should be a recall and not just a manufacturing defect. If this is a wiring issue then it could possibly end up causing a fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. While driving approximately 70 MPH, smoke entered the vehicle through the vents and impaired the contact's visibility. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) however, the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo lights
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo have lights problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the lights of the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Aveo lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V261000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Aveo have the most lights problems?
The Chevrolet Aveo model years with the most lights complaints are 2005 (52 complaints), 2006 (38 complaints) and 2007 (32 complaints).
Other 2006 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Electrical 67Airbags 58Engine 22Transmission 16Acceleration 11Suspension 11Brakes 10Steering 9Body 8Driver assistance 4Fuel system 4Locks 3Seat belts 3Tires 2Visibility 2Wheels 2
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