GM is recalling over 100,000 cars in Canada because of DRL problems.

They include the 2004-2007 Chevrolet Aveo and G3/Wave.

Transport Canada says:

On certain vehicles, the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) module may fail, causing one or more of the following conditions:

  • the DRLs may flicker but remain illuminated;
  • the DRL indicator in the instrument panel may flash;
  • the DRLs may remain illuminated after the vehicle is turned OFF;
  • the DRLs may cease to function and the DRL indicator in the instrument panel will turn OFF.

A loss of DRL illumination could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists and pedestrians during daylight hours, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the DRL module, if the above condition exists, for a period of up to 10 years or 240,000 km from first vehicle registration.
Source: Road Safety Recalls Database

The recall doesn't apply in the U.S. because DRL's are not mandatory, as they are in Canada (source: GM recalling 100,000 cars in Canada | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com ).

Sounds like more than a few of the members here have been having this problem:

eg: http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f108/...ckering-13594/