Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 14V-261 · 2004–2008 Chevrolet Aveo
General Motors LLC recall 14V-261 covers 218,000 2004–2008 Chevrolet Aveo for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V261000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
29%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7,677 vehicles were listed as unreachable.