Model year
2005 Chevrolet Aveo
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 235 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (61), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (44), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (34). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 26–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 206 complaints
- 2005 235 complaints
- 2006 189 complaints
- 2007 216 complaints
- 2008 163 complaints
- 2009 169 complaints
- 2010 66 complaints
- 2011 77 complaints
Recalls
14V261000 · May 19, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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…
Complaints
235 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 19, fire flag on 17, injury field 16, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE07051 | STUCK THROTTLE VALVE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Oct 19, 2007 | Feb 14, 2008 |
| EA08005 | STUCK THROTTLE VALVE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Feb 14, 2008 | Oct 14, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveo · 1.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Aveo · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Aveo 5 · 1.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Aveo 5 · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2005 Chevrolet Aveo at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.