Known Recalls

Model year record

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 252 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V261000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
218,000
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-19
Owners notified
2015-02-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags6465,000 mi
Electrical system4079,000 mi
Exterior lighting2993,675 mi
Engine2077,443 mi
Power train1464,000 mi
Suspension842,000 mi
Vehicle speed control837,000 mi
Unknown or other6120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic53,000 mi
Steering588,950 mi
Air bags: frontal43,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling472,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3120,000 mi
Seat belts325,000 mi
Structure: body3124,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2550 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights220,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system25,000 mi
Service brakes252,000 mi
Structure21,370 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems2550 mi
Visibility/wiper2—
Wheels26,128 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: status indicator lamp/light1—
Air bags: side/window118 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables167,396 mi
Electrical system: horn168,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition138,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers167,396 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1124,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor139,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline131,400 mi
Fuel system, other122,130 mi
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages154,974 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch120,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission117,180 mi
Seats191,637 mi
Structure: body: door154,974 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid164,000 mi
Suspension: front120,000 mi
Tires13,000 mi

The 2007 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2009 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.