Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIT5074F05/01/201210044242Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model05/24/2012
08-06-04-02704/01/200810025422Ei08145-1.6l l91, ses light illuminated, p0420 catalyst system low efficiency, o2 lean limit code p0131, p0133. *pe08/07/2008
377910018606Speedometer accuracy 7 to 9% higher than actual. *tt01/06/2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
PIP-4406A11/01/201010037513Ready05/25/2011
PIP-4406A11/01/201010037513Gm: there are trouble internal trouble codes that set in cold temperatures. there is a process to repair them. *rm05/25/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/30/2013125442
 Dash lights and clock light flickered for months then dash lights finally went dead. dash lights no longer work and also has affected rear passenger side tail lamp. the plastic splice connector box in the under hood fuse box is burnt to a crisp. upon searching online it appears as though several people have had this same problem.
11/25/20121
 I have been reading all the complaints on the same problem with the light going out on the dashboard and the shift gear light as well at the same time all the fuses have been checked there all good so with all the complaints i have read there should be a recall on this some people dash even started a fire come on chevy people do a recall. *tr
11/25/2012
 I have been reading all the complaints on the same problem with the light going out on the dashboard and the shift gear light as well at the same time all the fuse's have been checked there all good so with all the complaints i have read there should be a recall on this some people dash even started a fire come on chevy people do a recall
10/22/2012390001
 My 2006 chevy aveo hatchback was sitting parked in my driveway and had not been turned on in the last 12 hours. my dogs started to bark, and that is when i noticed my car alarm was going off, very quietly. i went outside to see what was going on and that is when i noticed my car was filled with smoke and that it was coming out of my air vents as well. however the engine was not on fire, nor was it effected. i tried immediately to unlock my car, but my locks had gone out, so i had to use my key and manually unlock the doors. it was once the smoked cleared i could see my dash was completely melted in where my air vents and clock once were. it does not appear that it hurt the cd player directly below it however. my windows are ruined by the smoke as well and they are darkened where the fire started. prior to this day my battery has gone dead twice, but there was not warning signs that anything was wrong. i never received a check engine light or anything of the sort. it never showed any problems operating other than the two dead batteries. *tr
10/22/201239000
 My 2006 chevy aveo hatchback was sitting parked in my driveway and had not been turned on in the last 12 hours. my dogs started to bark, and that is when i noticed my car alarm was going off, very quietly. i went outside to see what was going on and that is when i noticed my car was filled with smoke and that it was coming out of my air vents as well. however the engine was not on fire, nor was it effected. i tried immediately to unlock my car, but my locks had gone out, so i had to use my key and manually unlock the doors. it was once the smoked cleared i could see my dash was completely melted in where my air vents and clock once were. it does not appear that it hurt the cd player directly below it however. my windows are ruined by the smoke as well and they are darkened where the fire started. prior to this day my battery has gone dead twice, but there was not warning signs that anything was wrong. i never received a check engine light or anything of the sort. it never showed any problems operating other than the two dead batteries.
03/01/201260000
 My daughter was driving to the store when she smelled smoke. she had some things on the passenger side floor and noticed smoke coming out. she pulled into a parking lot and got out of the car with flames coming up from around the front console of the dash board. the police arived and were able to put out the fire just before the firemen arrived. she only lost her cell phone which was laying between the seats and a few things were ruined from the fire retardent.
08/02/201191000
 Driving vehicle through residential area, smoke and subsequent flames seen coming from center dash of 2006 aveo. vehicle stopped in street and fire extinguisher used to control fire and battery disconnected. fire department responded and inspected vehicle. vehicle towed to mechanic shop and inspection revealed drl module, airbag control module, and evaporator core housing blackened and melted along with multiple areas of the wiring harness melted. a report was filed with general motors customer service and a claim submitted to their central claims division for consideration. vehicle has not been repaired and is currently in storage awaiting decision from general motors.
03/07/201137000
 2006 chevrolet aveo instrument lights failed, rs tail light failed, rf parking lamp failed, shifter lights failed, and headlamp on warning indicator failed. due to a wire short that appears to be common in this year/model. created dangerous condition for my wife. wires melted together, could have been fire hazard.
08/28/201065000
 Instrument cluster lights (speedometer, gas gauge, etc.) lights on shifter, and right rear taillights all went out at the same time. fuses were all still good, light bulbs still good. eventually tracked it down to a burnt out wiring splice, which had to be replaced. the loss of interior lights and brake lights is a serious hazard - especially when the fix requires hunting down bad factory wiring.
01/02/2010
 I have a 2006 aveo. in the last 12 months, the car has been in the shop for loss of power twice, throttle sensor replaced. battery replaced, headlights blow out within months of being replaced. ignition gets extremely hot. radio blew out, a/c no longer works, passenger side airbag light has now burned out, instrument panel/shifter lights going out. and the car is now back in the shop with a bad alternator. the cost of repairing this vehicle in the last 12 months is ridiculous...not to mention the towing, the strandedness and stress. i also have a 2000 toyota corolla that has never been in the shop since i purchased it other than routine repairs.....the aveo is not worth the money, even when purchased used.
10/28/2009286751
 2006 & 2007 chevy aveo svm models. both alternators failed within 1 month of each other. dealer claims to have replaced 'many' alternators for aveo model in just the last week. dealer claims that aveo has this problem with alternators, but they are not covered under warranty. alternator causes massive electrical problems throughout car. one car lost battery, dome light, radio, wipers, throttle sensor due to malfunctioning alternator. alternator on aveo should be a recall item as it is a prevalent issue for the model. it should not be a 'dealer makes money' since car is 3 months out of warranty. *tr
09/05/200858000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that his headlights burned out every two months. the contact stated that the failure was electrical. the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. the vin number was unknown. the failure mileage was 58,000.
05/27/200938857
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition and the gear was unable to be shifted out of park. the key will not move from the locking position. in order to turn off the vehicle, the contact must disconnect the battery. the battery must then be reconnected to restart the vehicle. the dealer stated that the repair would cost $300. the failure mileage was 38,857.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
10/01/200615000504/07/2006
 Currently own a 2006 chevy aveo hatchback, with just over 20,000 miles. purchased new. have been noticing within the last month that occasionally when attempting to start vehicle, i get a buzzing noise, and engine will not start. must turn key again to get vehicle started. seems to be a defective starter or ignition switch. will be getting this checked asap. ***have also noticed this problem once in my mom's aveo sedan, also purchased new in 2006, currently with less than 10,000 miles. *nm