Chevrolet Aveo years to avoid
No model year of the Chevrolet Aveo stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Chevrolet Aveo years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Aveo complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Aveo problems
All model years combined.
- Engine362
- Electrical347
- Airbags284
- Lights179
- Transmission115
- Acceleration91
- Suspension73
- Brakes73
- Fuel system64
- Steering58
- Body46
- Seat belts36
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Aveo
Stalling 91No deployment 72Fire or smoke 57Engine failure 29Seat belt 17
Chevrolet Aveo problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 87 | 77 | Engine | 57,643 | 0 | 10 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 88 | 66 | Engine | 47,000 | 1 | 8 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 75 | 169 | Engine | 43,000 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2008 | 75 | 163 | Airbags | 62,000 | 1 | 17 | Fewest complaints |
| 2007 | 65 | 216 | Airbags | 52,000 | 2 | 25 | |
| 2006 | 71 | 189 | Electrical | 59,000 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2005 | 63 | 235 | Engine | 63,000 | 1 | 19 | |
| 2004 | 67 | 206 | Engine | 60,000 | 2 | 23 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Chevrolet Aveo
What years of the Chevrolet Aveo should you avoid?
No single model year of the Chevrolet Aveo has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Aveo?
2010, 2011 and 2008 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (66, 77 and 163).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Aveo?
Engine, with 362 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (347) and airbags (284).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Aveo have?
4 recalls between 2004 and 2012. The 2007 model year has the most, with 2.
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