2008 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aveo years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. That ranks 6th out of 9 Aveo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (70 complaints, 43%), typically at around 60,874 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 16 fires, 19 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 163owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 70 | 43% | 60,874 | “air bag” (56%) | — |
| Electrical System | 44 | 27% | 76,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 18% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 20 | 12% | 77,443 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 9% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 6% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 5% | 37,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 4% | 54,974 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 3% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | 88,950 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | 60,001 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 926 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 37,487 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 66,950 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 6,128 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 31,400 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 22,130 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 91,637 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chevrolet Aveo recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The wiring to my headlights have overheated and melted twice. I found the really on the year and model of my car but wasn't on the list when I entered my vin
California catalytic converter breaking
There was no prior warnings or notices that there was an issue. While diving on a major road with my children, smoke started coming into the cabin from the vents, and around the stereo. Luckily I was near a very vacant parking lot and immediately pulled over. I removed the kids from the car safely…
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission became unbolted and separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the engine separated from the motor mounts rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was later towed the local…
The left side mount-to-mount bracket bolt broke when accelerating normally from a stop. This is one of the bolts that holds the engine to the frame. This caused my shift stick to be thrown back on every acceleration. This is an obvious safety risk. I have not yet had this problem verified or…
Other Chevrolet Aveo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Aveo | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Aveo | 77 | 0 |
| 2010 Aveo | 66 | 1 |
| 2009 Aveo | 169 | 1 |
| 2008 | 163 | 1 |
| 2007 Aveo | 216 | 2 |
| 2006 Aveo | 189 | 1 |
| 2005 Aveo | 235 | 1 |
| 2004 Aveo | 206 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 70 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aveo model years, the 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.