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2008 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo has 11 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-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

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 8, 2024ENGINECalifornia catalytic converter breaking
Dec 29, 2018ENGINESOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN THE 81,100 - 81,300 MILES MARK MY VEHICLE HAS RECEIVED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT P...
Feb 13, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEH...
Aug 19, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAS I WAS DRIVING ON THE 805 FREEWAY BETWEEN H ST AND L ST IN SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA MY CAR STARTED TO ...
Aug 14, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINWE WERE ON OUR WAY TO THE LOCAL MARKET, GOING ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR, WE STARTED LEAVING ONE STORE ...
May 25, 2013ENGINECAR WAS GOING 60-65 IN CARPOOL LANE OF FREEWAY WHEN MY HUSBAND, DRIVING, SAID HE LOST THE ABILITY TO...
Dec 23, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. T...
Oct 6, 2010ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 M...
Feb 12, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWAS DRIVING AND MADE A LEFT TURN CAR STARTED SHAKING THEN WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 15 MPH. *TR
Dec 19, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE DRIVER STRUCK A ...
May 16, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,TIRESTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUMES LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE AN...

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