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2005 Chevrolet AVEO Recalls

NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on file for the 2005 Chevrolet AVEO. Every repair below is free at a franchised dealer, by federal law.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Campaign 14V261000 · reported May 19, 2014

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.

Does this apply to your AVEO?

Campaigns list every affected vehicle at the model level, but individual vehicles may already be repaired or fall outside the affected production range. Check a specific VIN with the Chevrolet recall lookup — free — or see other 2005 Chevrolet models with recalls. Source: official NHTSA recall database.