Chevrolet Aveo: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Chevrolet Aveo across 3 model years: 0 owner complaints and 205 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2004–2011
- automatic, 4-speed 2004–2011
- manual, 5-speed 2004–2011
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 258 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 129 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and…
- This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be…
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer…
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are…
- This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration â Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points…
- This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be…
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery…
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer…
- This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats
- This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid
- This service bulletin provides information for the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center…
- This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.