2008 Chevrolet Aveo recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 163
Latest campaign: May 19, 2014

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	May 19, 2014	14V261000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 19, 2014Latest campaign


May 19, 201414V261000	Exterior lighting: headlights If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V261000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V261000 · May 19, 2014

May 19, 201414V261000

Exterior lighting: headlights

If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V261000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V261000 · May 19, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component163

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

163Complaints filed

17Involving a crash

16Involving a fire

19Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	70	43	13	1	14
Electrical system	44	27	2	7	3
Exterior lighting	30	18	1	5	1
Engine	20	12	2	3	3
Power train	15	9	0	0	0
Suspension	9	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	8	5	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	8	5	1	3	1
Structure	7	4	1	1	3
Service brakes	7	4	0	0	0
Unknown or other	6	4	1	2	0
Steering	5	3	1	0	2
Hydraulic	5	3	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	2	1	0	2
Seat belts	3	2	1	0	1

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Exterior lighting
“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”
Filed 03/22/2026 · ODI 11726117
Engine
“California catalytic converter breaking”
Filed 09/08/2024 · ODI 11613285
Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 08/19/2024 · ODI 11609379

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2008 Chevrolet Aveo recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The most recent, 14V261000 (reported May 19, 2014), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 70 complaints out of 163 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 16 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Chevrolet Aveo?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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