2008 Chevrolet Aveo Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, 3% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,950 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 began hearing a thud from underneath the car while making near-90 degree left turns, and occasionally when going over bumps at speeds from 5-25 MPH. On 11/25/2012 I was ascending level after level in a parking ramp, making left turns. During many of the left turns the thud noise was heard, at one point I heard what sounded like a piece of metal falling off the rear half of the car. It made noise as it bounced around the underside of the car before falling off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10490700, filed 2013-01, 88,950 miles“The key comes out of the ignition even while the car is running and driving. I drove the car and thought I turned it off all the way - turns out there was another 'click' to turn the engine completely off. Engine also clicks after being turned off. Headlights went out, replaced bulbs only to realize the connectors were melted, bulbs being blown are not the cause of this issue. After doing research into the problem I came across recalls for this year, make model I came across a recall from 2014 (documents on this site) that said all 2008 chevy AVEO's were affected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10910141, filed 2016-09, 101,000 miles“In march the vehicle shut completely down and the fan belt popped and wrap around the motor and had damaged the timer belt. Two months later the vehicle was driven to the post office and when cranking it up to leave it wouldn't start because it had shut down again. September 27, 2013 the vehicle shut down the steering wheel locked up and couldn't be guided and ran into a fire hydrant.”
NHTSA complaint #10547174, filed 2013-10, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet AVEO. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000. The consumer stated the vehicle would not start. Updated 11/18/13”
NHTSA complaint #10543909, filed 2013-09, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
- 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.
Steering: 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 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology