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2008 Chevrolet Aveo Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 recall, 163 complaints.

1

Recalls

163

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

14V261000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2008 Chevrolet Aveo 4-DR. w/SAB

Top Complaint Categories

AIR BAGS
45
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
7
ENGINE
4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4

Problems by Component

Airbags51Electrical36Lights19Engine11Powertrain11Suspension7Speed Control6Brakes6Steering5Other3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 2, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe wiring to my headlights have overheated and melted twice. I found the really on the year and mod...
Jul 19, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThere was no prior warnings or notices that there was an issue. While diving on a major road with my...
Jul 8, 2024ENGINECalifornia catalytic converter breaking
Jul 4, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, ...
Oct 23, 2022POWER TRAINThe left side mount-to-mount bracket bolt broke when accelerating normally from a stop. This is one ...
Feb 17, 2022AIR BAGSThe contact's son owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while her son was driving at a...
Feb 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIn-dash clock module contains the vehicle 'Check Engine Light' - required to pass inspection. Solder...
Aug 6, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and had the h...
Sep 2, 2020VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED LOSING MOTIV...
Nov 24, 2019AIR BAGS2008 CHEVY AVEO SEDAN - [XXX] - AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES - NO BODY CODES A...
Nov 14, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VE...
Jun 5, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THEIR MOTHER WHO OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED...
Feb 23, 2019AIR BAGSAIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, HAS BEEN ON WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM THE DEALER, SAID PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FU...
Dec 29, 2018ENGINESOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN THE 81,100 - 81,300 MILES MARK MY VEHICLE HAS RECEIVED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT P...
Nov 28, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHER"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS TRAVELING ALONG THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTHBOUND WHEN MY CAR STOPPED ACCELE...
Sep 16, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCHEVROLET 4 DOOR AVEO. THE PASSENGER REAR TAILLIGHT WON'T WORK, THE LEFT SIDE WORKS, WAS LOOKING IT ...
Jun 10, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE STA...
Feb 1, 2018AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICAT...
Jan 4, 2018ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)THE ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AND AT TIMES HAS A HARD TIME STOPPING. ALSO MY DOORS WILL LOCK BY THE...
Dec 6, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCHIEF DEFICIENCY: HEADLIUGHTS HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY STOPPED ILLUMINATING. NO HIGH OR LOW BEAM FUNCTION ...