2008 Chevrolet Aveo owner complaints

Air bag light stays on. Was told passenger side air bag problem are common on the 2008 Chevy aveo. I use this vehicle for a commuter car. Light came on around 25,000 miles. Hardly ever have a passenger in this car. Chevy needs to fix this problem. By the incredible large amount of complaints about the passenger side airbag, it must be a manufacturing defect.

There is a problem with the red air bag light, it stays on. It never goes off. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet aveo. When the vehicle was purchased in june of 2008, the contact noticed that the front passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated. He took the vehicle to the dealer four times and they stated that the failure was due to the air bag system being unhooked. The dealer hooked the system back, but the front driver and passenger air bag indicators currently remain illuminated. He took the passenger with him to the dealer, but they were unable to retrieve a diagnostic code for the failure. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure ; however, they will order the air bag seat sensor. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 6,500.

This 2008 car had 30,985 miles on it when problems started. The airbag light on the main dash would come on while driving and the passenger air bag light would go off when no one was sitting in the seat. On 10/19/16 the gm dealer said that it needed a new battery (checked out ok in late july) and possibly a replacement passenger presence module (the entire seat bottom). They replaced the battery and the lights worked properly until 11/12/16. The sensor/seat had to be prepaid for $1,195 and the work was done by the dealer on 11/15/16 for a total cost of $1,386. I saved the old part. As of 12/9/16 the problem has not returned. Photos are available. *tr

My sister recently cut her hand when she grabbed the inside door handle on my 2008 Chevrolet aveo. When we looked closer at the handle, it appears to be separating at the top joined seams. It has a very sharp edge to it similar to the lid of a pull top can. I don't transport many people so I was not aware of it's condition. I'm glad that the incident did not involve a child because they could have sustained a serious cut. I have not had any wrecks or damage to my car to result in the door handle separating. I fell this is a serious enough situation to warrant reporting. I've also had problems with the airbag light consistently malfunctioning. It's been supposedly fixed twice..but it still malfunctions. *tr

2008 Chevy aveo sedan - [xxx] - airbag warning light remains on at all times - no body codes are present / detected - (using foxwell elite nt630 scanner which claims to read / clear airbag codes) - I've already researched this issue - "mucho problemos" - with over half of all Chevy aveo complaints including airbag warning light remains on. It's most likely either the clock module - which passes the passenger side airbag signals to the main SRS controller, the SRS controller module (located under center shift console area) or the passenger side airbag itself - code scanner only sees passenger side airbag stage 2 - (no stage 1 seen) ... Driver's side shows both stage 1 and stage 2 ... All pretensioners are proper (2 ohms circuit resistance) ... Battery strong /

While at work at larson automotive, as a sales manager, in baraboo wisconsin I went to move a 2008 Chevy aveo. This vehicle was brand new. I started the car and shifted from reverse to first gear (manual transmission) and the side air bag exploded. I did not purchase vehicle. The result of the noise caused a significant loss of hearing in my right ear, my right side of my face went num and tingling. As of today my hearing is still not fully functional. I am scheduled for a recheck next monday on november 26, 2007. *tr

Airbag malfunction. Light is on and stays on. Therby disabling airbag functionality. Do not understand how this is not a recal already. Believe it has already been determined a recall on prior years. Headlight plastic deterioration. Plastic has crumbled and will soon make visibility unsafe.

I was rear ended and it was not a bad accident but needed a bumper and I noticed that after this happened my airbag sensor light came on. When we took the vehicle in for repair I told the technician that I was more concerned about the airbag sensor light then the bumper. They said they would look at it. When we picked up our vehicle they said they looked at the airbag light sensor and reset it. Now 6 months later the light is back on. I took it back and they suggested I check on the internet for any recalls. I did not see any. Can you suggest anything. I feel that they did not really properly check out the sensor light or to make sure the airbag is ok.

Chief deficiency: headliughts have spontaneously stopped illuminating. No high or low beam function of the driver or passenger headlamps. Bulbs were just replaced because lights were dimming. Upon replacement it was noted that the passenger plug in/socket was partially melted. Worked fine for 20 days; now no headlights at all. This occurred while I was driving after dark. I found there is a gm recall campaign 14236, dated 19may2014: recall # 14v261000 for exterior headlights. Additionally, to what is noted above, I have been smelling periodical whiffs of ozone while operating the vehicle these past few days. This vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights (drl).

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet aveo. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavaiable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet aveo. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I made a report more than a week ago. The headlights sporadically turn off without warning. I was driving at night and both headlamps went out. I have to do night driving with the illumination of hazard lights only. Unsafe!!! This site claimed I would be contacted 72 hrs. After I made the first report. Well, I'm still waiting. I am still without headlights. Periodically, there was electrical (ozone) smells. Since the lights are out, this is noticed less, but I have smelt it on a few occasions.

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 and power windows is shorting out. My neighbor has a 2007 Chevy colorado has gotten a recall on his due to same reason.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet aveo. While driving 20 MPH, smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle from under the steering panel. The contact was able to safely exit the vehicle. The fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. Prior to the fire, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic due to an abnormal chemical odor in the vehicle. The contact was informed to lubricate the wires in the instrument panel, remove the fuses from the fuse panel, and do the same with the proper di-electric grease. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire before performing the lubrication. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting). T

Chevy aveo 2008 bought brand new in may 18 2009 still under warranty when I bought the car there was a defect in it and the car salesman did not report it to us when we bought the car. The failure is the instrument panel and shifter indicator lights are not working. I can not see at night how fast I am going, can't see my gauges, or when I am shifting into drive etc. I feel it is very unsafe especially driving at night. I did read that Chevy aveo have electrical problems which I did not know until after buying the car. The consequences of the failure is that it is unsafe and it will not pass safety inspection here in the state of hawaii. The failure to fix the needed repair can result in an accident and be danger to others. Correct the problem......I reported it to the salesm

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet aveo. While at a gas station, the contact noticed that the front driver's side tire was covered in brake dust. After leaving the gas station, driving approximately 70 MPH, another vehicle switched lanes in front of him. The contact applied pressure to the brakes and the front end of the vehicle began shaking roughly. The vehicle was driven to his residence. The dealer from where the vehicle was purchased is out of business. The manufacturer offered to correct the failure. The current and failure mileages were 14,733. Updated 03-06-09 *bf the front rotors were out of round. The rear brakes pulsated and vibrated. The second repair, the consumer received new brake pads and booster. The drums and shoes were also replaced. Updated 03/10/09. *jb

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. The cause of failure has not been determined at this time. The failure and current mileages were 36,000.

Drivers side wiper is comming loose. Has an inch of travel back and forth on its spindle. Has 3 inches of travel at the wiper end. Unknown date of occurence.

"takata recall" I was traveling along the garden state parkway northbound when my car stopped accelerating. I pulled over to the shoulder the car completely shut off and caught on fire. The whole car went up into flames while I was still in the car and was able to jump out of the passengeer side door. The car is totaled.