Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 recall, 163 complaints.
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Recalls
163
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Chevrolet Aveo 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The wiring to my headlights have overheated and melted twice. I found the really on the year and mod... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There was no prior warnings or notices that there was an issue. While diving on a major road with my... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | ENGINE | California catalytic converter breaking |
| Jul 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, ... |
| Oct 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The left side mount-to-mount bracket bolt broke when accelerating normally from a stop. This is one ... |
| Feb 17, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The contact's son owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while her son was driving at a... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In-dash clock module contains the vehicle 'Check Engine Light' - required to pass inspection. Solder... |
| Aug 6, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and had the h... |
| Sep 2, 2020 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED LOSING MOTIV... |
| Nov 24, 2019 | AIR BAGS | 2008 CHEVY AVEO SEDAN - [XXX] - AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES - NO BODY CODES A... |
| Nov 14, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VE... |
| Jun 5, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THEIR MOTHER WHO OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED... |
| Feb 23, 2019 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, HAS BEEN ON WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM THE DEALER, SAID PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FU... |
| Dec 29, 2018 | ENGINE | SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN THE 81,100 - 81,300 MILES MARK MY VEHICLE HAS RECEIVED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT P... |
| Nov 28, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | "TAKATA RECALL" I WAS TRAVELING ALONG THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTHBOUND WHEN MY CAR STOPPED ACCELE... |
| Sep 16, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CHEVROLET 4 DOOR AVEO. THE PASSENGER REAR TAILLIGHT WON'T WORK, THE LEFT SIDE WORKS, WAS LOOKING IT ... |
| Jun 10, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE STA... |
| Feb 1, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICAT... |
| Jan 4, 2018 | ELECTRONIC 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, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CHIEF DEFICIENCY: HEADLIUGHTS HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY STOPPED ILLUMINATING. NO HIGH OR LOW BEAM FUNCTION ... |