2008 CHEVROLET AVEO Recall

Campaign:: 14V261000 on 05/18/2014
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:: 09/26/2003 - 03/24/2004
Affected:: 218,000
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: If the drl module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Correction:: 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.
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.

2008 CHEVROLET AVEO TSBs (87)

Bulletin:: 4294
Component:: 063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:: Crankcase contamination due to coolant in the engine oil - reseal casting plug. with built before vin breakpoint 8b067818 (july 24, 2007) & 1.6l engine (vin 6 - rpo l91 or lxt). *nj
Bulletin:: 070941007
Component:: 141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:: Airbag readiness light on, dtc's 52, 56, b1378 and/or b1382 set (install updated side airbag connector). *nj updated 11/04/09. *pe
Bulletin:: 080604004
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Lxt, l91, poor acceleration, throttle body frozen shut and/or stuck closed, mil/ses light illuminated, dtc's p1516, p2106 and/or p2110 set in extremely low temperatures with high humidity condition after an initial cold engine start or whil
Bulletin:: 08-05-25-003
Component:: 046400 service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:: Abs warning light on, dtc 1200 or 1203 set (replace front abs sensor). *pe
Bulletin:: SB-08-06-04-027
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Ei08145-1.6l l91, ses light illuminated, p0420 catalyst system low efficiency, o2 lean limit code p0131, p0133. *pe updated 8/4/10. *pe
Bulletin:: PIC-4955A
Component:: 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:: Gmc: tire pressure monitor light on c0550. a defective tire pressure sensor can be one of the causes. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-08-07-129-001
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: General motors: ei08247-shifter cannot be moved from park position; unable to shift out of park. *pe updated 5/14/09. *pe
Bulletin:: PIC-3209-B
Component:: 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:: General motors: it has been identified that the current fuel gauge inaccurate/inoperative diagnostics in si-2000 are missing some very important information. *pe updated 2/16/11. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-08-05-25-008
Component:: 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:: Chevrolet: intermittent antilock brake system (abs) warning light on; wheel speed sensor (wss)dtcs set. gm engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the condition. *pe updated 3/1/10. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-08-06-04-004
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Chevrolet/pontiac: lxt, l91, poor acceleration, throttle body frozen shut and/or stuck closed, mil/ses light illuminated, dtc's p1516, p2106 and/or p2110 set in extremely low temperatures with high humidity condition after an initial cold
Bulletin:: SB-10-01-34-001
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Chevrolet: hvac blower motor inoperative, blower motor operates on high speed only (replace blower motor and resister). this condition may be caused by an open resistor. the blower motor operates correctly after replacing the resister, b
Bulletin:: SB-10-01-37-001A
Component:: 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:: Chevrolet: hvac blower motor inoperative; blower motor operates on high speed only (replace blower motor and resistor). this condition may be caused by an open resistor. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-10-06-04-011
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Chevrolet: intermittent or continuous high engine rpm when idling at normal or warmer operating temperatures (install replacement throttle position sensor (tps) electrical harness connector kit). *pe
Bulletin:: PIE-0114
Component:: 117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:: Gm: there may be a malfunction indicator light on with no driveability concern. *rm
Bulletin:: 05-09-40-002E
Component:: 151200 seat belts:front:webbing
Summary:: Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11. *pe
Bulletin:: PIP-4406A
Component:: 063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:: Gm: there are trouble internal trouble codes that set in cold temperatures. there is a process to repair them. *rm
Bulletin:: PIT-3749D
Component:: 161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:: Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012. *kb
Bulletin:: SB-10-06-04-016
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Gm: there may be a lack of power or a rattle noise from the engine with stored trouble codes. *rm
Bulletin:: 09-09-40-001A
Component:: 150000 seat belts
Summary:: Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/
Bulletin:: 10-00-89-017C
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time. *rm
Bulletin:: PI-0011A
Component:: 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:: Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. the probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm updated on 7/26/2013. all 2014 and prior gm pass
Bulletin:: PIC-5247A
Component:: 021500 suspension:front:control arm
Summary:: Gm: there is a pop, rattle, or snap in the front of the vehicle when going over bumps at a low speed. 2008-2011 aveo/g3. *rm
Bulletin:: PIT5074F
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model
Bulletin:: SB-12-09-41-001
Component:: 141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:: Buick/chevrolet: information being provided regarding counterfeit vehicle airbag modules. models 2011-2012 camaro, volt, cruze. 2010-2011 lacrosse. 2006-2010 aveo. *pe updated 12/4/12. *pe
Bulletin:: PI-0018-B
Component:: 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:: General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-DCS-2828
Component:: 147000 air bags: alleged counterfeit air bag
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-DCS-2830-A
Component:: 147000 air bags: alleged counterfeit air bag
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-12-09-41-001
Component:: 147000 air bags: alleged counterfeit air bag
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB -12-09-41-001
Component:: 147000 air bags: alleged counterfeit air bag
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIP3297B
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-03-07-29-004K
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
Bulletin:: PI-0754-B
Component:: 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
Bulletin:: SB-16-NA-119
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provides information on gm's policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
Bulletin:: SB-07-06-01-016C
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement
Bulletin:: SB-06-08-47-001L
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides warranty information on using the service programming system (sps) for programming control modules
Bulletin:: SB-03-06-03-004Q
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on using the el-50313 midtronics gr8 battery tester/charger for diagnosing battery replacements and maintaining batteries on new vehicles in dealer inventory.
Bulletin:: SB-15-06-03-001B
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful on diagnosing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
Bulletin:: PIC-5260-A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin:: PIC-5050-A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
Bulletin:: PIC-4935-E
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:: PIC-5374-D
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
Bulletin:: 16NA119
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
Bulletin:: 16NA241
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
Bulletin:: 000601012F
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
Bulletin:: 000601026I
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
Bulletin:: 030603004R
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
Bulletin:: 030604017I
Component:: 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:: This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
Bulletin:: 070898001B
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of 'clipping' to repair collision damage to vehicles. gm has not tested or validated a 'clipped vehicle' repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repai
Bulletin:: PI1394A
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
Bulletin:: PIP4786C
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. technician shoul
Bulletin:: PIT5074J
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking
Bulletin:: PIC4707E
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. the vehicle's xm travel link may be inopertive.
Bulletin:: PIC4935E
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:: PIC5050A
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
Bulletin:: PIC5088F
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. the vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
Bulletin:: PIC5260A
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin:: PIC5374D
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
Bulletin:: PIT5389A
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. the vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
Bulletin:: PIT5485B
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
Bulletin:: PIT5485A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
Bulletin:: PI0373A
Component:: 135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:: This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
Bulletin:: 120941001A
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on how to determine weater or not a airbag module is counterfeit or not and what to do if a counterfeit airbag is found.
Bulletin:: 120941001
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on how to determine weater or not a airbag module is counterfeit or not and what to do if a counterfeit airbag is found.
Bulletin:: 00-03-10-006M
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
Bulletin:: COUNTERFEIT AIRB
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Notification of counterfeit airbags in aftermarket.
Bulletin:: COUNTERFEIT AIRB
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Notification of counterfeit airbags in aftermarket (service bulletin). bulletin is to assist dealers in evaluating if an air bag module is counterfeit.
Bulletin:: PIC3278F
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
Bulletin:: PIT3271G
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
Bulletin:: PIT4720D
Component:: 117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the instrument panel cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown
Bulletin:: GCUS-3-848
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: 44180 02 - customer satisfaction. certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with ne
Bulletin:: 06-00-89-026L
Component:: 030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit ccnd.
Bulletin:: 05-00-89-055E
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of gm dealer empowerment program and goodwill cases.
Bulletin:: 00-06-01-026H
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
Bulletin:: PIP4406C
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: This preliminary information communicates the steps on diagnosing the concern of determining which ecm to use depending on pcv system style.
Bulletin:: 10-08-64-002B
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
Bulletin:: 01-00-89-010J
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010i to add the 2013 model year.
Bulletin:: 10-00-89-017W
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released pi and bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
Bulletin:: 12-00-89-002A
Component:: 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
Bulletin:: 10-00-89-010B
Component:: 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information and rules for gm keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for canada only.
Bulletin:: 08-08-44-015C
Component:: 117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
Bulletin:: 08-08-46-004A
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
Bulletin:: 10-08-64-002B
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
Bulletin:: 01-00-89-010J
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010i to add the 2013 model year.
Bulletin:: 10-00-89-017W
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released pi and bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
Bulletin:: 10-00-89-010B
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information and rules for gm keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for canada only.
Bulletin:: 08-08-44-015C
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
Bulletin:: 08-08-46-004A
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.

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