NHTSA recall 14V261000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 14V261000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 14093, 14236 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2014-05-19 |
| Owners notified | 2015-02-06 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Units potentially affected | 218000 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2016 quarter 2 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2016-07-28 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 218000 |
| Reported remedied | 62387 (28%) |
| Reported unreachable | 7677 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2016 quarter 2, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
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 can happen
If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
The 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.
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.
| 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO | Built 2003-09-27 to 2004-03-25. |
|---|---|
| 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO | Built 2003-09-27 to 2004-03-25. |
| 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO | Built 2003-09-27 to 2004-03-25. |
| 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO | Built 2003-09-27 to 2004-03-25. |
| 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO | Built 2003-09-27 to 2004-03-25. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 02-08-42-001I | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not |
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| 01-08-42-001K | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.