Recalls

Chevrolet Aveos May Burst Into Flames

by Frédérick Boucher-Gaulin
Chevrolet Aveo
All photos
Photo: Chevrolet

While they were simple, honest means of cheap transportation from A to B, the Chevrolet Aveo, Suzuki Swift and Pontiac G3/Wave were never considered hot. However, GM’s latest recall may change that.

The American manufacturer just announced that the Chevrolet Aveo, Suzuki Swift and Pontiac G3/Wave built between 2004 and 2008 may be equipped with a faulty Daytime-Running Lamps module, which may overheat in some conditions. In some cases, it may even melt and potentially catch fire, which is a safety concern since this module is located in the dashboard. About 220,000 vehicles are included in this recall.

GM did not announce a recall timetable, since they are still working on a replacement part that won’t burn to a crisp. Since the daytime-running lamps are automatic, you can’t just shut them down to prevent them from overheating. Maybe leave a small fire extinguisher in the car, just in case?

Share on Facebook
GalleryNews, reviews, videosChevrolet dealersUsed vehiclesChevrolet

More on the subject

RecallsAnother 1.3 Million Cars Recalled by GM
Whatever you say about GM, it is very clear that their new policy of ‘’better safe than sorry’’ is fiercely enforced! The American automaker just initiated another large-scale recall, targeting 1,339,355 SUVs produced between 2008 and 2014. On certain 2009-2014 Buick Enclave, 2008-2014 Chevrolet Traverse, 2008-2014 GMC Acadia and 2009-2010 …
RecallsAnother 2.7 Million Recalls for GM
Another huge recall for American manufacturer GM. This time, more than 2.7 million vehicles are concerned, for a variety of reasons, ranging from ''mild inconvenience'' to '' catastrophic failure''. Of this number, 204,000 were sold in Canada. Here are the cars affected by this recall: 194,314 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu …
RecallsGM Recalls Even More Cars
Things are going from bad to worse for GM. Right in the middle of their huge Ignition-Switch-May-Turn-Itself-Off-And-Prevent-Airbags-From-Deploying scandal, problems in other vehicles are forcing them to recall another batch of faulty cars and trucks. They started by asking dealerships to stop selling Cruzes while they checked some new reports. They …
RecallsChevrolet Camaro Recalled Over key Problems
General Motors just announced a recall for its last-gen Muscle Car. This time, the problem is one well-known to the manufacturer: the key can switch off inadvertently if the driver hits it with his knee. Over 500,000 vehicles are targeted by this recall. The problematic part is used in all …