Major Problems with 2008 Chevrolet Aveo Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Chevrolet Aveo

2008 Chevrolet Aveo AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 91164 miles

2008 Chevrolet Aveo STEERING Victims: 2 Mileage: 120000 miles

2008 Chevrolet Aveo AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 59747 miles

Browse 2008 Chevrolet Aveo complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Aveo owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that fumes leaked into the vehicle and he noticed moisture...
64
~ 67948 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
chevy aveo 2008 bought brand new in may 18 2009 still under warranty when i bought the car there was...
38
~ 296203 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the driver airbag sensor malfunctioned and the airbag is no longer engaged which is indicated by the driver air bag...
26
~ 63136 miles
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph the brake pedal was engaged...
16
~ 59620 miles
POWER TRAIN
about 300 hundred miles ago now 2008 chevy aveo lt with 1740 miles as of now and still driving. my...
11
~ 46308 miles
SUSPENSION
purchased new 2008 aveo in april 2007 which has excessive vibration. i took into dealership and was advised it was...
8
~ 44120 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle initiated in...
7
~ 39749 miles
STEERING
i began hearing a "thud" from underneath the car while making near-90 degree left turns and occasionally when going over...
5
~ 75590 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
on monday october 20 2008 i was involved in an automobile accident that i believe was directly related to faulty...
5
~ 1797130 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminates occasionally when a passenger...
5
~ 5739 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. while driving approximately 50 mph the driver struck a deer in the...
4
~ 66254 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminates occasionally when a passenger...
4
~ 11159 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
in march the vehicle shut completely down and the fan belt popped and wrap around the motor and had damaged...
3
~ 2940000 miles
SEAT BELTS
my granddaughter was involved in an mvc in florida. she was exiting on an interstate ramp and failed to leave...
3
~ 53333 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
car is very unstable on highway at speeds above 50 mph. the car has had a vibration since new at...
3
~ 85667 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
airbag malfunction. light is on and stays on. therby disabling airbag functionality. do not understand how this is not a...
2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. while driving approximately 60 mph the headlights randomly shut off and would...
2
~ 49500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
in march of last year i purchased a used chevrolet aveo from auto nation chevrolet in sugar land tx (hwy....
2
~ 66950 miles
WHEELS
i purchased a 2008 chevy aveo in may of 2008 i have had problem with front end vibration and pulling...
2
~ 3064 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i purchased this vehicle brand new. the first winter i had it the throttle body seized leaving the throttle open...
2
~ 2500 miles
STRUCTURE
about 300 hundred miles ago now 2008 chevy aveo lt with 1740 miles as of now and still driving. my...
2
~ 13855 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that fumes leaked into the vehicle and he noticed moisture...
2
~ 10341 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that fumes leaked into the vehicle and he noticed moisture...
2
~ 738 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet aveo. while driving 20 mph smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle from...
1
~ 124000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. while the air conditioner was activated the vehicle stalled. when the brake...
1
~ 67396 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. while the air conditioner was activated the vehicle stalled. when the brake...
1
~ 67396 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. while driving at unknown speeds the trunk lid opened independently. additionally the...
1
~ 64000 miles
SEATS
the airbag module in the passenger seat needs to be replaced. to fix this problem it will cost $1400.00. my
1
~ 91637 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph the vehicle lost...
1
~ 39500 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that he was not able to pass state inspection...
1
~ 68000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the ignition gets extremely hot after driving to the point of my key actually burning me when i take it
1
~ 38000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
loss of power stranded on the highway. has just enough power to get you off of the road. *tr...
1
~ 31400 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
2008 chevy aveo - on 9/4/2009 transmission 5th gear fork broke while driving on freeway (mechanic later told me fork...
1
~ 17180 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact noticed a rumbling sound in the front end of the vehicle...
1
~ 20000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
present problem: 2008 chevrolet aveo on 09/30/2009 i cut a finger on my left hand trying to open the door...
1
~ 54974 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
present problem: 2008 chevrolet aveo on 09/30/2009 i cut a finger on my left hand trying to open the door...
1
~ 54974 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
light front-end impact resulted in engine fire. *tr...
1
~ 22130 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
chevy aveo 2008 bought brand new in may 18 2009 still under warranty when i bought the car there was...
1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. while driving at approximately 60 mph the hood of the vehicle popped...
1
~ 20000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
purchased new 2008 aveo in april 2007 which has excessive vibration. i took into dealership and was advised it was...
1
~ 500 miles
TIRES
i bought a 2008 chevrolet aveo ls brand new. rear drums of back brake replaced at 4 000 miles. rotors...
1
~ 3000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
while at work at larson automotive as a sales manager in baraboo wisconsin i went to move a 2008 chevy...
1
~ 18 miles

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