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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
310–25K
2425–50K
2250–75K
2875–100K
22100–150K
6150K+
133 reports with mileage · 30 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 70 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
17 crash reports16 fire reports14 injury reports
What owners actually said
163 reports
125,000 miles · Sep 22, 2016
Air BagsEnginePower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE HOLD BUTTON TO ACTIVATE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE HOLD BUTTON TO ACTIVATE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE OTHER FAILURES; HOWEVER, ALL THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ UPDATED 12/21/16.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10908658
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2016
Exterior Lighting
MY LIGHTS WANT GO OFF
NHTSA ODI #10893803
8,700,000 miles · Jul 3, 2016
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Unknown Or Other
WHEN USING THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER THE FUSE WAS BLOWN ON THE RADIO. NOW THE DELEARSHIP IS ASKING FOR $120.00 JUST TO GIVE US THE CODE.
NHTSA ODI #10882389
127,911 miles · May 21, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL ON AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
NHTSA ODI #10870148
90,000 miles · May 1, 2016
Exterior Lighting
WAS DRIVING SMELLING SMOKE LIKE SOMETHING BURNING, EVERY OTHER DAY I DIDN'T KNOWN WHAT IT WAS UNTIL THE FRONT DRIVER HEADLIGHT NOT OUT BUT DIM MY SON WAS ABOUT TO REMOVE IT THE BULB AND FOUND THAT THE WIRES GOING TO THE SOCKET IS BURNED IT WASN'T THE BULB IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURN THE HOLD CAR A FIRE!
NHTSA ODI #10862424
89,000 miles · Apr 25, 2016
Electrical System
WENT TO CHANGE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT HEADLAMP BULB SINCE IT WAS SHOWING HIGH BEAMS ON AND WAS DIMMED. TURNS OUT THE WIRING HARNESS THE BULB PLUGS INTO WAS MELTED. ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP MY VIN HAS NO RECALLS ON IT BUT IN DOING SOME RESEARCH IT SOUNDS VERY FAMILIAR TO RECALL #14236.
NHTSA ODI #10861231
37,000 miles · Apr 7, 2016
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED A PERIOD OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION SPORADICALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE OPERATED NORMALLY HOWE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED A PERIOD OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION SPORADICALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE OPERATED NORMALLY HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER A FEW DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
NHTSA ODI #10853970
Mileage unknown · Apr 5, 2016
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System
SINCE, I OBTAINED THE VEHICLE FROM PHONE# 909-379-3256 GO=MOTORS CHRISTOPHER IN HEMET, CA. IT HAS HAD PROBLEMS. 1) NO AC, 2)PROBLEMS WITH STARTER & STARTING VEHICLE, TOOK IT BACK AND 3) FORTH TO DEALER4X PROBLEM NEVER RESOLVED TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER FRIEND 4)WHO REPAIRED AND CHARGED ME $1500.00, 5) AS OF 3/31/16 THERE HAS …
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SINCE, I OBTAINED THE VEHICLE FROM PHONE# 909-379-3256 GO=MOTORS CHRISTOPHER IN HEMET, CA. IT HAS HAD PROBLEMS. 1) NO AC, 2)PROBLEMS WITH STARTER & STARTING VEHICLE, TOOK IT BACK AND 3) FORTH TO DEALER4X PROBLEM NEVER RESOLVED TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER FRIEND 4)WHO REPAIRED AND CHARGED ME $1500.00, 5) AS OF 3/31/16 THERE HAS BEEN A LOUD RATTLING IN THE ENGINE, I HAD THE OIL CHARGED AND THE MECHANIC @ WALMART SAID IT 6) SOUNDS LIKE A TIMING-BELT OR WATER/FLUID PUMP RATTLING, AND BE CAREFUL IT DOESN'T BLOW. SO, THE VEHICLE IS SETTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY. YOUR MOVE ON RESOLUTION. PLEASE INFORM, NEXT MOVE, I DO NOT WANT TO KEEP MAKING PAYMENTS FOR A LEMON OF A VEHICLE? I ENJOY DRIVING SUCH AN ECONOMICAL VEHICLE, BUT!!! 7) I HAVE A LOAN WITH PREMIER AUTO CREDIT, ARTURA CALDAS 818-933-4966.
NHTSA ODI #10853605
91,637 miles · Feb 24, 2016
Air BagsSeats
THE AIRBAG MODULE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IT WILL COST $1400.00. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WON'T COVER IT.
NHTSA ODI #10838028
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2016
Air BagsExterior Lighting
AIR BAG (RED LIGHT) LIGHT STAYS ON. ALSO HEADLIGHTS PLASTIC MOUNTS, WHERE THE BOLTS GO IN TO HOLD HEADLIGHTS IN PLACE, ARE DETERATED, HEADLIGHTS B BHEARLY HOLDING ON.
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 & remedy
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, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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