2008 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

20Engine complaints

12.3%Of all 163 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS64 · 39.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM40 · 24.5%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING28 · 17.2%

ENGINE20 · 12.3%

POWER TRAIN14 · 8.6%

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

“I HAVE A 2008 AVEO THAT I PURCHASED FROM A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IN RUSSELLVILLE, KY. SINCE THE 2ND DAY I OWNED IT, IT HAS BEEN…”NHTSA complaint 10627849 — filed 08/24/2014

“MY CAR STARTED TO SHAKE, SQUEAK, AND JERK. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR A FEW DAYS NOW, AFTER TAKING IT TO TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS. I…”NHTSA complaint 10626247 — filed 08/19/2014

“I PURCHASED A USED 2008 CHEVY AVEO IN JUNE 2011. NEARLY ONE YEAR LATER I STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH IT. JUNE 2012 - VALVE COVER…”NHTSA complaint 10588954 — filed 05/16/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo: 20 of 163 complaints on file (12.3%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.