Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems
Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Chevrolet Aveo across 9 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “timing belt” (14% of reports).
- 162engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timing belt: mentioned in 23 of 162 complaints (14%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 11 of 162 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 139 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 162 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Aveo engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the Chevrolet Aveo. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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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…
This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle was bouncing. The contact also stated the key had gotten stuck inside the ignition switch. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Aveos have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 162 owner complaints about engine for the Chevrolet Aveo. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Aveo engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Chevrolet Aveo?
The most frequent phrase is “timing belt”, in 23 of 162 complaints, followed by “stalled without” (11).
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