2007 Chevrolet Aveo recall: fuel system, gasoline
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 17, 2006. It covers about 17,676 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17,676
- reported
- Oct 17, 2006
- owners notified
- Nov 16, 2006
- related complaints
- 8
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 1.6l engine, during a ncap severe frontal crash test, the fuel line in the engine compartment developed a fracture. In addition, the crash damage caused four short circuits in the fuse block, the combination of which allowed the fuel pump to continue running and fuel leaked onto the ground.
- Risk
- If these conditions occurred in an actual crash, a vehicle fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuse block and install a new section of fuel line that has been redesigned free of charge. The recall began on november 16, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Recall number 06V398000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Aveo 2007 2007
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 06V398000
Is there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo fuel system, gasoline?
Yes. Recall 06V398000, reported on October 17, 2006, covers about 17,676 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V398000?
Dealers will replace the fuse block and install a new section of fuel line that has been redesigned free of charge. The recall began on november 16, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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