Recalls ·2008 Chevrolet Aveo

2008 Chevrolet Aveo recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 163 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints163
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported8in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 14V261000 · 19 May 2014

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.

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. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags20 · 50%
Electrical system10 · 25%
Engine8 · 20%
Exterior lighting7 · 18%
Power train4 · 10%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Visibility/wiper2 · 5%
Structure2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Air bag light stays on. Was told passenger side air bag problem are common on the 2008 chevy aveo. I use this vehicle for a commuter car. Light came on around 25,000 miles. Hardly ever have a passenger in this car. Chevy needs to fix this problem. By the incredible large amount of complaints about the passenger side…

Air bags · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

I made a report more than a week ago. The headlights sporadically turn off without warning. I was driving at night and both headlamps went out. I have to do night driving with the illumination of hazard lights only. Unsafe!!! This site claimed i would be contacted 72 hrs. After i made the first report. Well, i'm still…

Electrical system · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Airbag malfunction. Light is on and stays on. Therby disabling airbag functionality. Do not understand how this is not a recal already. Believe it has already been determined a recall on prior years. Headlight plastic deterioration. Plastic has crumbled and will soon make visibility unsafe.

Exterior lighting · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Drivers side wiper is comming loose. Has an inch of travel back and forth on its spindle. Has 3 inches of travel at the wiper end. Unknown date of occurence.

Visibility/wiper · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20042
20051
20072
20081
20091
20101
20110

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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