2008 Chevrolet Aveo exterior lighting problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 Mar 22, 2026
“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and had the headlights illuminated. The contact's wife went to start the vehicle and turned off the lights when smoke began to emit from the dashboard and the engine compartment. The contact was able to…”
filed Aug 12, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in…Campaign 14V261000 · May 19, 2014
Exterior Lighting problems in other Aveo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Aveo | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Aveo | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 Aveo | 32 | 15% |
| 2006 Aveo | 38 | 20% |
| 2005 Aveo | 48 | 20% |
| 2004 Aveo | 12 | 6% |
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.