2008 Chevrolet Aveo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,928miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, 4% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,928 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I put my car in park and it will not come out of park. I found out it was torque locked and had to follow all the steps from my manual and at the end it says get fixed asap. I have read that there are the same things happening to alot of aveos 2008 and why is this not on the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10594666, filed 2014-05, 52,000 miles“In march of last year I purchased a used Chevrolet AVEO from auto nation Chevrolet in sugar land, tx (hwy. 6). I have been comfortable in my car up until 2 1/2 weeks ago when I had to have my car repaired at classic Chevrolet in sugar land, tx on april 21,2014. My brake shift sensor had to be replaced, my brake switch, and my clock. The problems with my shift caused my brake lights not to work and I did not know they were not working until I had a conversation with someone at pep boys. No one blew their horn or anything to let me know my brake lights were out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10587655, filed 2014-05, 81,899 miles“I bought a 2008 Chevrolet AVEO ls brand new. Rear drums of back brake replaced at 4,000 miles. Rotors turned at 3,000 miles rotors turned down at 14,000miless. Rotors turned at 22,000miles rotors replaced at 7,500 miles . Rotors /brake shoes needing replaced at 23,500 miles tires wore out at 14,000 miles dealer said lack of rotation. Showed documentation on rotation/balance because balance was an issue every 1,000 miles or so. Dealer said no defect found tire manufacture wouldn't replace, neither would chevy brand new tires at 15,500 miles my cost!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10267810, filed 2009-05, 3,000 miles“Car is very unstable on highway at speeds above 50 MPH. The car has had a vibration since new at 45mph. Or so balance tires check rims turn down rotor still a problem at 31,000 miles car is going on second set of rotors and brake linings with probably 4 rotor turn downs.”
NHTSA complaint #10302254, filed 2010-01, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet AVEO. The contact stated that the brakes were warped on her vehicle. The dealer performed an alignment and turned the rotors, but never changed the brake pads. The repairs cost $50. Currently, the vehicle is shaking violently. The manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 7,928. Updated 08/28/09. The rear drums needed to be replaced as well. Updated 09/02/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10278466, filed 2009-07, 7,928 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10113502Aug 26, 2013This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
- 10138197Nov 12, 2012This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
70 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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