2008 CHEVROLET AVEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
250
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO
The 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO has received a total of 250 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (64 complaints), Electrical System (40 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (27 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO, potentially affecting up to 218,000 vehicles.
Recall 14V261000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 218,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO
250 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 and did open the hood to try troubleshoot the problem. There was no smoke anywhere under the hood. Immediately after, sparks started falling from under the steering wheel to the gas pedal. Immediately after that the car was engulfed in flames. The car is currently located at my local police impound and is available for inspection upon request. From the time the smoke started to when the car was engulfed, it was approximately 5 minutes. This could have been dangerous had we been on a highway and unable to pull over and get out of the car safely within that time. It was only inspected briefly by the fire department who arrived to put out the fire and they reported it was an electrical issue that caused the fire.
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 and did open the hood to try troubleshoot the problem. There was no smoke anywhere under the hood. Immediately after, sparks started falling from under the steering wheel to the gas pedal. Immediately after that the car was engulfed in flames. The car is currently located at my local police impound and is available for inspection upon request. From the time the smoke started to when the car was engulfed, it was approximately 5 minutes. This could have been dangerous had we been on a highway and unable to pull over and get out of the car safely within that time. It was only inspected briefly by the fire department who arrived to put out the fire and they reported it was an electrical issue that caused the fire.
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 mechanic. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
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 mechanic. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP4406C — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on diagnosing the concern of determining which ECM to use depending on PCV system style.
SB-DCS-2828 — AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-DCS-2830-A — AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIE-0114 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
GM: THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. *RM
SB-10-06-04-011 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET: INTERMITTENT OR CONTINUOUS HIGH ENGINE RPM WHEN IDLING AT NORMAL OR WARMER OPERATING TEMPERATURES (INSTALL REPLACEMENT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) ELECTRICAL HARNESS CONNECTOR KIT). *PE
SB-08-06-04-004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET/PONTIAC: LXT, L91, POOR ACCELERATION, THROTTLE BODY FROZEN SHUT AND/OR STUCK CLOSED, MIL/SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC'S P1516, P2106 AND/OR P2110 SET IN EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITION AFTER AN INITIAL COLD ENGINE START OR WHILE DRIVING, REDUCED ENGINE MODES (INSTALL PCV VALVE KIT AND REPROGRAM ECM). INCLUDES PONTIAC...
SB-08-05-25-008 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
CHEVROLET: INTERMITTENT ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT ON; WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS)DTCS SET. GM ENGINEERING IS ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE CONDITION. *PE UPDATED 3/1/10. *PE
070941007 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT ON, DTC'S 52, 56, B1378 AND/OR B1382 SET (INSTALL UPDATED SIDE AIRBAG CONNECTOR). *NJ UPDATED 11/04/09. *PE
PIC-4955A — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
GMC: TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIGHT ON C0550. A DEFECTIVE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR CAN BE ONE OF THE CAUSES. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET AVEO
- 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO — 271 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO — 323 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO — 280 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO — 307 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO (current)
- 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO — 278 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO — 105 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO — 112 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET AVEO — 3 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET AVEO — 0 complaints
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- CHEVROLET TAHOE — 12,511 total complaints
- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints