Chevrolet Aveo recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 1,321 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Aveo (model years 2004–2012). The most reported problem area is electrical system (346 complaints), followed by air bags (283 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 77 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 66 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 169 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 163 | 17 | 16 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 216 | 25 | 13 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 189 | 13 | 16 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 235 | 19 | 17 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 206 | 23 | 9 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (235), 2007 (216) and 2004 (206). Among model years at least two years old, the 2012 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Aveo model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 346 | 8 of 9 | |
| Air bags | 283 | 8 of 9 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 204 | 8 of 9 | |
| Exterior lighting | 170 | 6 of 9 | |
| Engine | 161 | 8 of 9 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V460000 | Jul 29, 2014 | Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid | 2009–2010 | 1,968 |
| 14V261000 | May 19, 2014 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2004–2008 | 218,000 |
| 06V398000 | Oct 17, 2006 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2007 | 17,676 |
| 04V407000 | Aug 17, 2004 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2004 | 32,301 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 128 complaints and a fire in 75 complaints; 112 people injured and 7 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.