Chevrolet · Aveo · 2006
2006 Chevrolet Aveo
1
Recall
189
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 recall and 189 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: air bags (46 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2006 Chevrolet Aveo 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 1692
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is air bags with 46 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 189 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are air bags (46), electrical system (25), electrical system,exterior lighting (17).
- Vehicle
- 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 189
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2006 Chevrolet Aveo 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 1692
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: NoForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 14V261000May 19, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
189 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FIREAug 23, 2025
The interior dash caught on fire and burned only in the middle of the dashboard. This happened hours after it started smoking inside the car and the headlights would not turn off even though they were already off.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 1, 2024
Lights malfunction. Headlights dim intermittently, turn signal causes headlights to turn off, dashboard lights do not work, running lights work intermittently. The splice pack in the fuse box is burnt and so are the wires connected to it.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 5, 2024
Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 13, 2023
The splicer connected to the fuse box in the engine burns up after a while of use causing the Dash lights, right brake light and front marker light to not work at night. It is a major safety issue and hundreds/thousands of complaints online (via google) have been made about it bu...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Feb 1, 2023
This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced...
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STEERING
Nov 20, 2020
POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING OUT, RELEASE VALVE GETS STUCK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Oct 7, 2020
MY CAR JUST NOT RUNNING RIGHT I JUST BOUGHT IT AND SEEN A RECALL
AIR BAGS
CRASHJun 20, 2020
A DEER WAS HIT IN THE FRONT HOOD AND BUMPER OF THIS CAR WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT SECTION OF COUNTY ROAD AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FIREFeb 10, 2020
IT DOESN'T RUN AFTER THE SIDE DRIVER FRONT LIGHT GOT MESSED UP, IT OVER HEATS. *TR
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Jun 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RADIATOR FLUID MIXED WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH GEARS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO C...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo have?
The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?
NHTSA has received 189 owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo are air bags (46 reports), electrical system (25 reports), electrical system,exterior lighting (17 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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