2008 Chevrolet Aveo: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 22, 2026 · Lights · NC

The wiring to my headlights have overheated and melted twice. I found the really on the year and model of my car but wasn't on the list when I entered my vin

Filed Aug 12, 2021 · Lights · 110,000 miles · MO · fire

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and had the headlights illuminated. The contact's wife went to start the vehicle and turned off the lights when smoke began to emit from the dashboard and the engine compartment. The contact was able to disconnect the battery and the smoke had stopped. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) however the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that they were able to assist but would not without the contact having computer access. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 120,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Dec 6, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 120,000 miles · MI

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).

Filed Dec 11, 2016 · Airbags, Lights · NC

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.

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 101,000 miles · PA

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. I purchased the car from a used car dealership in may, 2014 - I don't believe this car should have been sold given the issues and recall notices out at the time. I only found out this week (sept 2016) about the issues. However when calling gm and a chevy dealership I was told there are no open recalls on this vehicle even though the issue can cause fires. This is a problem! The car goes into bryner chevrolet tomorrow sept 29, 2016 for a service appointment.

Filed May 1, 2016 · Lights · 90,000 miles · GA

Was driving smelling smoke like something burning, every other day I didn't known what it was until the front driver headlight not out but dim my son was about to remove it the bulb and found that the wires going to the socket is burned it wasn't the bulb it could have caught fire and burn the hold car a fire!

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · VA

Went to change the passenger side front headlamp bulb since it was showing high beams on and was dimmed. Turns out the wiring harness the bulb plugs into was melted. According to the local dealership my VIN has no recalls on it but in doing some research it sounds very familiar to recall #14236.

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · Airbags, Lights · VA

Air bag (red light) light stays on. Also headlights plastic mounts, where the bolts go in to hold headlights in place, are deterated, headlights b bhearly holding on.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Lights · 105,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the plugs to the headlights burned out without warning. The contact replaced the headlight plugs four times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · GA

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 melted and the light went out. I tried to order another on, but the dealership only sells the whole kit not just the light bulb itself. I am having to pay over $300 for a new kit when all I needed was a bulb and the harness. This is insane, especially when there have been recalls for this very same problem. I also had an electrical problem where my car battery would drain, and lose power.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Airbags · 2,000 miles · TX · crash

I have been involved in 2 wrecks, and my airbag has not gone off either time. Secondly my headlights burned out the wire melts gets hot and my lights just turn off while I'm driving.