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2006 Chevrolet Aveo lighting problems

Owners reported lighting problems in 39 complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
39 14% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
94,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 5
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When lighting problems show up

Lighting complaints by mileage, 2006 Chevrolet Aveo Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 94,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 1 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 1 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 4 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 5 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 3 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 7 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 4 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 94,000 miles
Based on 28 complaints that include mileage. 21% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles1
20k to 40k miles1
40k to 60k miles4
60k to 80k miles5
80k to 100k miles3
100k to 120k miles7
120k to 140k miles4
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 28 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 5 fires.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the drl lights failed to activate. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that parts of the lights were melted. The contact was placed on a waiting list for NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting). The contact mentioned that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were on back order and not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and delay.

Reported at 130,000 miles, September 2014 Fire

Dash lights did not turn on when the headlights were turned on. Also, running lights did not turn on after my headlights were turned on (front and rear right). Left rear turn signal does not work. I was told by a mechanic this was due to the splice pack melting. He also informed me this was a known issue with chevrolet aveo's. This should be a manufacturers issue and not the owners if it is a known hazardous issue.

Reported at 111,334 miles, December 2014

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