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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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. 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.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
On certain vehicles, heat generated within the daytime running light (DRL) module could cause the module to melt, potentially resulting in a fire, which may result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the DRL module.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it can result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. Production: 2.12.2008 - 25.7.2013 CRUZE; 27.2.2013 - 21.2.2014 TRAX; 27.9.2010 - 26.11.2013 ORLANDO; 9.2.2011 - 15.2.2014 AVEO T300. Types: e4*2001/116*0140*02 - e4*2001/116*0140*11 CRUZE; e4*2001/116*0140*13 - e4*2001/116*0140*14 CRUZE; e4*2001/116*0140*16 CRUZE; e4*2007/46*0224*00 ORLANDO; e4*2007/46*0224*02 à e4*2007/46*0224*04 ORLANDO; e4*2007/46*0224*07 ORLANDO; e4*2007/46*0224*10 ORLANDO; e4*2007/46*0270*02 - e4*2007/46*0270*11 AVEO T300; e4*2007/46*0270*13 - e4*2007/46*0270*14 AVEO T300; e4*2007/46*0696*00 - e4*2007/46*0696*04 TRAX.
The propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments of the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. Production: 02.12.2008 - 10.01.2017 (Cruze); 12.11.2012 - 31.08.2015 (Trax); 18.06.2010 - 10.05.2016 (Orlando); 26.01.2011 - 27.06.2016 (Aveo). Types: e4*2001/116*0140* (KL1J); e4*2007/46*0224* (KL1Y); e4*2007/46*0270* (KL1T); e4*2007/46*0295* (KL1YN); e4*2007/46*0696* (KL1B).
Production dates not stated in the alert.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain