2008 Chevrolet Aveo engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 27 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, 11% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. While driving approximately 50 MPH the driver struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle spun out of control. He then gained vehicle control, and pulled over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle engulfed into flames without warning. The fire department and police were called to the scene. There was minor injury sustained. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged when approaching a stop and the engine began to rev. The engine was turned off and upon restarting the vehicle resumed normally. The failure occurred five different times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 12/06/12
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
- Air bags 70 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Lighting 31 complaints