The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 218,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 251 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
64
13crashes1fires13injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
40
2crashes5fires3injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
28
1crashes5fires1injuries
ENGINE
20
2crashes3fires3injuries
POWER TRAIN
14
SUSPENSION
8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
1crashes2fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
STEERING
5
1crashes2injuries
Total complaints251
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The wiring to my headlights have overheated and melted twice. I found the really on the year and model of my car but wasn't on the list when I entered my vin”
“There was no prior warnings or notices that there was an issue. While diving on a major road with my children, smoke started coming into the cabin from the vents, and around the stereo. Luckily I was near a very vacant parking lot and immediately pulled over. I removed the kids from the car safely…”
“There was no prior warnings or notices that there was an issue. While diving on a major road with my children, smoke started coming into the cabin from the vents, and around the stereo. Luckily I was near a very vacant parking lot and immediately pulled over. I removed the kids from the car safely…”
“California catalytic converter breaking”
“The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the transmission became unbolted and separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the engine separated from the motor mounts rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was later towed the local…”
“The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the transmission became unbolted and separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the engine separated from the motor mounts rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was later towed the local…”
“The left side mount-to-mount bracket bolt broke when accelerating normally from a stop. This is one of the bolts that holds the engine to the frame. This caused my shift stick to be thrown back on every acceleration. This is an obvious safety risk. I have not yet had this problem verified or…”
“The contact's son owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag needed to be…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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