TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. UPDATED 02/04/15*LJ UPDA…
2006 chevrolet Aveo lighting problems
severe 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
RECEIVED LETTER STATING VEHICLE WAS BEING INCLUDED IN A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. LETTER STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND ANOTHER LETTER WOULD BE SENT OUT WHEN THEY DID BECOME AVAILABLE. HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT PARTS BECOMING AVAILABLE OR ANY OTHER NEWS AT ALL. SO FAR I HAVE HAD NO ISSUES BUT AM CONCERNED THAT NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000. UPDATED 02/11/14*LJ UPDATED 02/11/14
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2006 chevrolet Aveo?
It's a meaningful issue. 15 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $250.
At what mileage does the lighting 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 $250 for lighting 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 lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting 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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