If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

Exterior Lighting — Headlights

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (17)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice(Part 573)- Supplemental
• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall 573 Report - Rev 5
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Interim
• Recall 573 Report - Amended
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Issued Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice(Part 573)- Amended Defect Paragraph
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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