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2008 Chevrolet Aveo Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo has 36 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Airbags
51
Electrical
36
Lights
19
Engine
11
Powertrain
11
Suspension
7
Speed Control
6
Brakes
6
Steering
5
Other
3

36

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 19, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThere was no prior warnings or notices that there was an issue. While diving on a major road with my...
Feb 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIn-dash clock module contains the vehicle 'Check Engine Light' - required to pass inspection. Solder...
Nov 14, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VE...
Jun 5, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THEIR MOTHER WHO OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED...
Sep 16, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCHEVROLET 4 DOOR AVEO. THE PASSENGER REAR TAILLIGHT WON'T WORK, THE LEFT SIDE WORKS, WAS LOOKING IT ...
Jun 10, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE STA...
Nov 17, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSI MADE A REPORT MORE THAN A WEEK AGO. THE HEADLIGHTS SPORADICALLY TURN OFF WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS ...
Jul 15, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTIN...
Apr 24, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWENT TO CHANGE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT HEADLAMP BULB SINCE IT WAS SHOWING HIGH BEAMS ON AND WAS DI...
Mar 21, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)WHEN USING THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER THE FUSE WAS BLOWN ON THE RADIO. NOW THE DELEARSHIP IS ASKING FOR $...
Nov 5, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSMY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN I HIT A DEER IN 2013. NOW MY WIRING THAT COMES FROM ENGINE COMPARTMEN...
Sep 25, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSINCE, I OBTAINED THE VEHICLE FROM PHONE# 909-379-3256 GO=MOTORS CHRISTOPHER IN HEMET, CA. IT HAS H...
Jun 28, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON MY WAY HOME FROM 3 HOURS AWAY, AND I WAS ABOUT AN HOUR AND 30 MIN FR...
Jan 3, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS DRIVING ON HIGH WAY RADIO SHUT OFF AND DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED. THEN IT WAS FINE THEN I GO AND T...
Oct 23, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI OWN A 2008 CHEVY AVEO,IT HAS 29,000 MILES WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN NEW JERSEY. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIP...
Sep 22, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGIT STARTED OUT AS A DIM HEADLIGHT ON MY 08 CHEVY AVEO, SO I WENT AND BOUGHT A NEW HEADLIGHT FOR IT T...
Jul 21, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGON JULY 21, 2014 AT ABOUT 7:45 IN THE MORNING, MY WIFE WHO WAS GOING TO CHURCH WENT TO THE GARAGE TO...
Jul 15, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTHE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS STAYED ON CONSTANTLY. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, T...
Jul 2, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSAIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. UPON INSPECTION AT DEALERSHIP IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT THE CLOCK A...
Jul 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE IGNITION SWITCH GETS HOT WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 30 MILES AND THE FAN MOTOR FOR AC AND HEAT DOES ...

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