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2008 Chevrolet Aveo power train problems

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo9% of all complaints for this model year.

15
Power Train complaints
9%
share of all complaints
58,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission became unbolted and separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the engine separated from the motor mounts rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was later towed the local…

    filed Jul 8, 2024

  • The left side mount-to-mount bracket bolt broke when accelerating normally from a stop. This is one of the bolts that holds the engine to the frame. This caused my shift stick to be thrown back on every acceleration. This is an obvious safety risk. I have not yet had this problem verified or…

    filed Oct 26, 2022

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a…

    08-07-30-026I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 16, 2024
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Power Train problems in other Aveo years

YearReportsShare
2011 Aveo1114%
2010 Aveo914%
2009 Aveo148%
2007 Aveo146%
2006 Aveo168%
2005 Aveo188%
2004 Aveo189%
Aveo power train problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.