2005 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aveo years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. That is the most of any Aveo model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (67 complaints, 29%), typically at around 82,500 miles. Complaints mention 19 crashes, 17 fires, 16 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 235owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 67 | 29% | 82,500 | “instrument panel” (19%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 62 | 26% | 60,549 | “thermostat housing” (44%) | $770 |
| Exterior Lighting | 48 | 20% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 8% | 58,428 | — | — |
| Engine | 17 | 7% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 7% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 7% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 13 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 4% | 37,753 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3% | 26,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 3% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 3% | 47,712 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | 62,078 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | 61,700 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 123,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Aveo recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the center console in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.
Risk: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Stuck throttle valve (EA08005) — opened Feb 14, 2008, closed Oct 14, 2008.
- Stuck throttle valve (PE07051) — opened Oct 19, 2007, closed Feb 14, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact's daughter owns a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that intermittently, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact's daughter had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V261000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure and the…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and making a stop, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the nearby gas station with assistance…
Timing belt/chain broke. Car is below the 60,000 mile mark for scheduled replacement as stated from manufacturer. Car broke down suddenly in the middle of the road creating a hazard to the driver and others.
This is not my vehicle. I am reporting fraud by gm. Please review the information i am supplying because the new gm failed to do so.*dt *js
Nothing happened, but i saw that the chevrolet aveo's status was deemed, "recall incomplete," and i wanted to know what i should do with the car; if there are any repairs that need to be done or if repairs cannot be done. I don't have any photos because i don't understand in depth why this vehicle…
Other Chevrolet Aveo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Aveo | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Aveo | 77 | 0 |
| 2010 Aveo | 66 | 1 |
| 2009 Aveo | 169 | 1 |
| 2008 Aveo | 163 | 1 |
| 2007 Aveo | 216 | 2 |
| 2006 Aveo | 189 | 1 |
| 2005 | 235 | 1 |
| 2004 Aveo | 206 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 67 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aveo model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.