2008 Chevrolet Aveo Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo adds a third trim to the sedan-only lineup, listing Base alongside LS and LT, while the engine stays where it has been: a naturally aspirated 1.6L DOHC inline-four of 98 cubic inches burning gasoline. The trims differ in equipment rather than hardware, so the difference shows up in the wiring diagrams and interior procedures rather than in the engine, transaxle or brake specifications, which are written once and apply to every car.

Engines covered

• 1.6L inline-four (98 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• LS
• LT

Known issues on the 2008 Aveo. One recall stands against this model year, and it concerns heat generated inside the daytime running light module in the center console, which can melt the module and lead to a fire. Owner complaints total 163. Air bags draw the most at 51, then the electrical system at 36 and exterior lighting at 19, a pattern pointing at the restraint and body electrical circuits. The manual covers those with restraint system precautions and diagnostics, wiring diagrams for the lighting and interior circuits, and component test procedures with their specifications.