2008 Chevrolet Aveo
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 163
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 163 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 206 |
| 2005 | 235 |
| 2006 | 189 |
| 2007 | 216 |
| 2008 | 163 |
| 2009 | 169 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 77 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
43% · 70 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the vehicle became involved in a crash while traveling 60 MPH and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained lacerations to the arms and face.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-12
My husband rear ended a car due to a car stopping suddingly and the roadway was wet. The airbag deployed but the opening it came out of split the airbag on both sides, so it did not inflate properly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-25
My granddaughter was involved in an mvc in Florida. She was exiting on an interstate ramp and failed to leave room for another stopped vehicle resulting in a front end/rear end crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-20
Electrical system
28% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-19
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. While the air conditioner was activated, the vehicle stalled. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle also stalled. Furthermore, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-17
While parked outside where my husband works, a fire occurred in the dashboard of the car. The heat was so intense, the windshield shattered. A giant hole - bigger than a bowling ball was left in the top of the dashboard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-19
Exterior lighting
18% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Engine
12% · 20 reportsPower train
9% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-08
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-02-06Exterior lighting14V261000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL).
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, 2015.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Chevrolet Aveo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 70 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 45 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 30 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V261000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.