2008 Chevrolet Aveo Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 163 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo overview page.
What owners report
“MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN I HIT A DEER IN 2013. NOW MY WIRING THAT COMES FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTROLS MY WINDOW LOCK…”NHTSA complaint 10794903 — filed 11/19/2015
“THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LAMP IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE WIRE LIGHTING HARNESS KEPT SHORTING OUT, I HAD IT REPAIRED AT A SHOP. IT LATER…”NHTSA complaint 10763517 — filed 09/14/2015
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED…”NHTSA complaint 10683933 — filed 02/17/2015
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo: 40 of 163 complaints on file (24.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo have in total?
163 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
