2008 Chevrolet Aveo electrical system problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 19, 2024
“In-dash clock module contains the vehicle 'Check Engine Light' - required to pass inspection. Solder joints are defective ('cold' or cracked) creating intermittent electrical connections. Prevents warning of engine defects to driver. Solder defects eventually cause destruction of the module…”
filed Feb 1, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Aveo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Aveo | 15 | 19% |
| 2010 Aveo | 16 | 24% |
| 2009 Aveo | 50 | 30% |
| 2007 Aveo | 50 | 23% |
| 2006 Aveo | 67 | 35% |
| 2005 Aveo | 67 | 29% |
| 2004 Aveo | 37 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.