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2004 CHEVROLET Aveo

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #04V407000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear safety belt can become twisted, which could prevent it from working properly in an emergency.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be injured in a crash because the safety belt won't work as intended.
Free Fix
We'll fix this for free by installing a new part that keeps the belt from getting twisted, and we'll do it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SAFETY BELT CAN BECOME TWISTED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR MAY LOCK IN POSITION SO THAT THE BELT CANNOT BE USED. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SAFETY BELT WEBBING GUIDE TO PREVENT THE BELT FROM TWISTING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438. VEHICLE OWNERS LOCATED IN GUAM SHOULD CONTACT GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AT 1-671-648-8453.
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Moderate #14V261000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo may have a problem with its daytime running lights module, which is a computer that controls your headlights.
Risk if Unfixed
If this module gets too hot, it could start a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
General Motors will fix your vehicle for free by replacing the module, checking the wiring for damage, and cleaning the circuit grounds.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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SEAT BELTS
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Aveo Years

2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
2 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall

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