Chevrolet Aveo Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,322 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Aveo, across 9 model years (2004–2012). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (235). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Chevrolet Aveo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Aveo model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Aveo: 235 complaints, 1 recall
- 2007 Aveo: 216 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2004 Aveo: 206 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2012 Aveo: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2010 Aveo: 66 complaints, 1 recall
- 2011 Aveo: 77 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Aveo problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 347 | 9 | 10 |
| Air Bags problems | 284 | 9 | 89 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 204 | 8 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 171 | 7 | 2 |
| Engine problems | 162 | 9 | 4 |
| Power Train problems | 115 | 8 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 91 | 8 | 8 |
| Suspension | 73 | 8 | 4 |
| Steering | 58 | 8 | 12 |
| Structure | 46 | 8 | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 36 | 8 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 8 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 8 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 8 | 2 |
| Wheels | 24 | 7 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 23 | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 21 | 6 | 2 |
| Visibility | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Equipment | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Chevrolet Aveo problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2009: electrical system (50)
- 2008: air bags (70)
- 2007: air bags (84) · electrical system (50)
- 2006: electrical system (67) · air bags (58)
- 2005: electrical system (67) · engine and engine cooling (62)
- 2004: engine and engine cooling (62)
All Chevrolet Aveo model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Aveo | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2011 Aveo | 77 | 0 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Aveo | 66 | 1 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Aveo | 169 | 1 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 Aveo | 163 | 1 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 Aveo | 216 | 2 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Aveo | 189 | 1 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2005 Aveo | 235 | 1 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 Aveo | 206 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Aveo years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (235), 2007 (216), 2004 (206). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Aveo?
Electrical System, with 347 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Aveo have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.