Large Recall NHTSA · 14V261000 Reported May 19, 2014

Daytime running light module overheating

General Motors, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 218,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V261000
Manufacturer Campaign
14093, 14236
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
218,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 19, 2014
Completion Rate
28.62

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V261000 or campaign 14093, 14236.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V261000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V261000?

NHTSA recall 14V261000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 19, 2014. It addresses: Daytime running light module overheating. The recall affects approximately 218,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V261000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14093, 14236. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.