Chevrolet Recall 14V261000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights

NHTSA recall 14V261000 · announced May 19, 2014 · filed by General Motors Llc · 218,000 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
• 2005 Chevrolet Aveo
• 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
• 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
• 2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.