Model year record

2006 Chevrolet Aveo recalls & problems

The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 safety recall and 189 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (67 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints189filed by owners

Crashes · fires13 · 16reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths7 · 0reported in complaints

2006 Chevrolet Aveo in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingMay 19, 2014

Headlights

Recall 14V261000218,000 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2006 Chevrolet Aveo 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2006 Chevrolet Aveo NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Aveo 5

26mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 32 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Aveo 5

25mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 31 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemHorn; Instrument cluster/panel	67	1	12	0	77,339 mi
Air bagsFrontal › Sensor/control module; Frontal	58	9	1	7	38,000 mi
Exterior lightingHeadlights	38	0	5	0	100,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission	16	0	0	0	36,491 mi
Engine and engine coolingCooling system; Engine	14	0	0	0	61,000 mi
SuspensionRear; Rear › Springs › Coil springs	12	1	0	1	47,500 mi
Vehicle speed controlCruise control	11	3	0	0	38,000 mi
Steering	9	3	1	1	88,500 mi
Engine	9	1	1	1	87,794 mi
StructureBody; Frame and members › Underbody shields	8	1	0	1	71,750 mi
Service brakes	7	4	1	0	60,500 mi
Unknown or other	6	0	2	0	147,653 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical systemFire
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.
Aug 23, 2025
Electrical system
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.
Jun 1, 2024
Service brakes
Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking
Apr 5, 2024
Exterior lighting
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.
Dec 13, 2023
Electrical system
This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The technician may observe on a scan tool DTC P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation set as Current or in History. This condition may be caused by water intrusion into the instrument panel (IP) to body harness connector, which carries the APP sensor signals to the ECM/PCM. This water intrusion results in a voltage difference between APP Sensor 1 and APP Sensor 2 that exceeds a…
Feb 1, 2023
Steering
POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING OUT, RELEASE VALVE GETS STUCK.
Nov 20, 2020 · 179,000 miles
Electronic stability control (esc)
MY CAR JUST NOT RUNNING RIGHT I JUST BOUGHT IT AND SEEN A RECALL
Oct 7, 2020 · 195,000 miles
Air bagsCrash
A DEER WAS HIT IN THE FRONT HOOD AND BUMPER OF THIS CAR WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT SECTION OF COUNTY ROAD AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
Jun 20, 2020 · 152,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.