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Chevrolet 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.

NHTSA campaign 14V-261 · Reported May 19, 2014 · 218,000 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Chevrolet Aveo
VEHICLES AFFECTED
218,000
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.
COST
Free

The short version

General Motors LLC reported a problem with the exterior lighting headlights. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-261.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2004–2008Chevrolet Aveo

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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