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US recalls (1)
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Electrical
2014-05-22 · campaign 2014-185
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.
Owner complaints (163)
Owners filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo (17 crashes, 16 fires, 19 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 169).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 70 | |
| Electrical system | 44 | |
| Exterior lighting | 30 | |
| Engine | 20 | |
| Power train | 15 | |
| Suspension | 9 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Chevrolet Aveo version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Aveo 1.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Aveo 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Aveo 5 1.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Aveo 5 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
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