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2008 Chevrolet Aveo lighting problems

The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo has 31 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

31

Lighting complaints

12%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

Aveo lighting complaints by model year54 complaints2004: 16 complaints2005: 54 complaints2006: 39 complaints2007: 32 complaints2008: 31 complaints2009: 12 complaints2011: 1 complaints
Aveo lighting complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

14V261000LightingMay 19, 2014 · 218,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME, FUMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD, SMOKE APPEARED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · June 1, 2015 · fire

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo have?

NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo lighting — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 14V261000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.