The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Aveo · 2008
2008 Chevrolet Aveo. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,000 and 26,340 miles. Median 10,000, from 27 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 34% |
| Brakes | 17% |
| Engine | 14% |
| Body structure | 14% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 14% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
14V261000 May 2014 Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
Manufacturer communications 222
Chevy filed 222 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Intermittent antilock brake system (abs) warning light on; wheel speed sensor (wss)dtcs set
- Intermittent or continuous high engine rpm when idling at normal or warmer operating temperatures
- There may be a lack of power or a rattle noise from the engine with stored trouble codes
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 24 / 34 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 23 / 32 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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