Does the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, the most recent reported on May 19, 2014 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo?

Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (67 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (62).

How many 2005 Chevrolet Aveo complaints mention a crash or fire?

19 of 235 complaints report a crash and 17 a fire; 16 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Chevrolet Aveo recalls and problems

1 recall and 235 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo.

recalls

235

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Chevrolet Aveo recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 14V261000 · reported May 19, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 218,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 DRL module.
The risk: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system67
Engine and engine cooling62
Exterior lighting48
Power train18
Engine17
Air bags16
Vehicle speed control16
Latches/locks/linkages13
Suspension9
Service brakes, hydraulic8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 9, 2023 · Exterior lighting · 60,000 miles
The contact's daughter owns a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that intermittently, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact's daughter had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V261000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure and the recall; however, the…

Oct 8, 2021 · Engine · 140,000 miles
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. The contact refilled…

Aug 28, 2021 · Engine
Timing belt/chain broke. Car is below the 60,000 mile mark for scheduled replacement as stated from manufacturer. Car broke down suddenly in the middle of the road creating a hazard to the driver and others.

Sep 13, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · crash reported · fire reported
THIS IS NOT MY VEHICLE. I AM REPORTING FRAUD BY GM. PLEASE REVIEW THE INFORMATION I AM SUPPLYING BECAUSE THE NEW GM FAILED TO DO SO.

Aug 28, 2019 · Unknown or other
NOTHING HAPPENED, BUT I SAW THAT THE CHEVROLET AVEO'S STATUS WAS DEEMED, "RECALL INCOMPLETE," AND I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO WITH THE CAR; IF THERE ARE ANY REPAIRS THAT NEED TO BE DONE OR IF REPAIRS CANNOT BE DONE. I DON'T HAVE ANY PHOTOS BECAUSE I DON'T UNDERSTAND IN DEPTH WHY THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED, BUT I…

Aveo model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	2	206	23	9
2005	1	235	19	17
2006	1	189	13	16
2007	2	216	25	13
2008	1	163	17	16

Across all years, the 2005 Aveo has the most complaints (235). All Chevrolet Aveo years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, the most recent reported on May 19, 2014 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo?: Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (67 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (62).
How many 2005 Chevrolet Aveo complaints mention a crash or fire?: 19 of 235 complaints report a crash and 17 a fire; 16 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 9, 2023.