S101 SPLICER PACK OVERHEATS AND BURNT WIRING UNDER THE HOOD CAUSING TAIL LIGHT TO NOT WORK. *JS
2006 chevrolet Aveo electrical problems
severe 58 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
58
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
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 KNOW…
2006 CHEVROLET AVEO, HAVE HAD RECALL NOTICE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. HAVE HEARD NOTHING NEW, DRL FAIL REGULARLY AS WELL AS PASSENGER SIDE RUNNING LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS. HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS, SEVERAL MECHANICS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MAKE SLIGHT MODIFICATIONS THAT FIX IT TEMPORARILY. AVEO OWNERS NEED A PERMANENT FIX IMMEDIATELY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY HOT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
THE FRONT SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKING, SO I PURCHASED A BULB AND WHEN MY SON WENT TO REPLACE IT, IT WAS WORKING. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED AND IT WORKED THE NEXT DAY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID MOTOR DID NOT WORK FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS, BUT RECENTLY, IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. THIS SOUNDS LIKE AN ELECTRIC…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2006 chevrolet Aveo?
It's a meaningful issue. 58 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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