Chevrolet recall: Exterior lighting
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.
What could happen
If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Aveo 2004–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V261000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2014
- Owners notified
- Feb 6, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 218,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 27, 2003 to Mar 25, 2004
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- 14093, 14236
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.