2008 Chevrolet Aveo Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, 39% of all 163 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest electrical complaint count among 8 Aveo model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 10 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 84,433 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 63
- 39% of 163
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 10
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 84,433 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Chevrolet Aveo electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 11, 2009, latest Mar 22, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
- NHTSA 14V261000May 19, 2014Electrical System218,000 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
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.
Electrical System complaints by Aveo model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, 39% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,433 miles.
- Which Chevrolet Aveo year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has the most electrical complaints (86), compared with 63 for the 2008.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo concerns the electrical: 14V261000.