2006 Chevrolet Aveo: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Electrical · NC · fire

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.

Filed Jun 4, 2025 · Electrical · MO

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.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · GA

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).

Filed May 1, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the head lamps failed. The contact inspected the head lamp bulbs and found that the ground wires were burned due to overheating. The dealer advised that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) would only repair the drl module and would not replace any additional failure caused by the recall. The contact also wanted to state that the engine valve cover gasket was defective causing the engine fluid to leak. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Lights · AZ

Gm safety recall 14093, july 2014- parts still not available- friday, 16 jan 2015, I spoke with a lady, only name given was [xxx]- who stated gm has been unable to find a vendor who can manufacture a headlamp switch to repair this vehicle. I find it extremely difficult to fathom how gm, producing millions of vehicles each year, each and every one equipped with a headlamp switch, yet cannot find a vendor to produce a headlamp switch. [xxx] statements leads me to deduce gm has no intention of repairing this vehicle. [xxx] also stated that because parts are not available, this vehicle is not subject to the replacement or buy-back available under the us national traffic and motor vehicle safety act. Is that true? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 17, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 127,000 miles · IL

My aveo has had a burning electrical smell in the cab for approximately 2 years. A recall was issued 8 months ago and nothing has been done. Gm states that the remedy not yet available. Since the recall the daytime running lights have stopped working all together and the electrical smell has gotten worse. This car has been plagued by electrical issues and I do believe they are all related. I really don't feel safe driving this car everywhere with my family in it due to the risk of it catching fire. Gm refuses to give me any answers on this except that the remedy is in development. I think 8 months of waiting is long enough. The car also has issues with the airbag, radio, horn, security system, and headlights. All of which run through the same wiring harness.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Lights · 68,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that a remedy was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure listed on the recall. However, the headlight failed to illuminate when the emergency brakes were applied. Also, the right single light started to flash abnormally fast when turning right. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 111,334 miles · MN

Dash lights did not turn on when the headlights were turned on. Also, running lights did not turn on after my headlights were turned on (front and rear right). Left rear turn signal does not work. I was told by a mechanic this was due to the splice pack melting. He also informed me this was a known issue with chevrolet aveo's. This should be a manufacturers issue and not the owners if it is a known hazardous issue.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Lights · 20,000 miles · MN

I purchased my '06 chevy aveo new from friendly chevrolet in fridley mn and after approximately two years I realized that I was needing to change headlights far too frequently for any car. I asked the dealership about it at the time and was told they knew nothing about any problems. Several other mechanics also looked at it and I was told there is a short somewhere but could not specify where without digging into it. Every other month (approximately) for over three years, one headlamp or the other would go out. I received the lecture about not touching the bulb when installing, though I knew this already, and it was not the problem. Both headlamp plugs are now charred and approximately one month after I got the original recall letter, both headlamps went dim, so dim that the parking lights shed more light, making the vehicle unsafe for driving other than daytime. I was initially told that I need to wait until I can make an appointment to repair it, so waited another month or two and made an appointment, only to be told when I arrived, that there was not a fix for the problem yet. I have had ongoing problems with the friendly chev staff, not being able to contact the service manager [xxx] , and the one occasion I was able to leave message for him, he still has not called back. I have now left message for the general manager, whose name was inaudible on his outgoing message. I need to know what can be done; will gm fix it? Do I drive it (daytime only) until it burns? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 109,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that burning electrical fumes were present inside the vehicle and the daytime running lamps flickered on and off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting: headlights); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Lights · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting: headlights); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · CA

2006 chevrolet aveo. Consumer writes in regards to headlamp switch recall notice. *smd the recall notice the consumer received, stated the parts were not available. Also, the consumer stated the ignition switch felt warm and the engine light illuminated.