2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo recall: headlights

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on May 19, 2014. It covers about 218,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 218,000
reported: May 19, 2014
owners notified: Feb 6, 2015
related complaints: 167

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

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Aveo 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 167 complaints about lights problems.

2005 Chevrolet Aveo 2006 Chevrolet Aveo 2007 Chevrolet Aveo 2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Questions about recall 14V261000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo headlights?

Yes. Recall 14V261000, reported on May 19, 2014, covers about 218,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V261000?

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.

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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