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Chevrolet Aveo5

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

1,322

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

1,367

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

7

Injuries

112

Crashes

128

Fires

75

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Aveo5

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Condition issue

470

Operating state

408

Safety restraint issue

328

Reporting mechanism

299

Engine behavior

228

Thermal issue

204

Lighting behavior

172

Performance issue

125

Electrical issue

120

Safety restraint behavior

108

Noise

95

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

79

Vibration/harshness

63

Fluid issue

58

Braking behavior

56

Powering on/off behavior

46

Access/entry issue

45

Smell

42

Starting behavior

41

Infotainment behavior

39

HVAC behavior

30

Steering behavior

29

Ride/handling behavior

24

Driver assistance issue

18

Recent change

18

Wiper/washer behavior

9

Communication/network issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2008 CHEVROLET AVEO

Filed Mar 22, 2026


The wiring to my headlights have overheated and melted twice. I found the really on the year and model of my car but wasn't on the list when I entered my vin

2007 CHEVROLET AVEO

Filed Jan 24, 2026


The airbag warning light has remained illuminated since I acquired the vehicle in January 2025. The warning light stays on continuously and does not reset. This indicates a fault in the airbag system, and I have been advised that when this light is on, the airbags may be disabled and may not deploy in a crash. The vehicle has also experienced ongoing electrical problems, including lighting failures, blown fuses, and shift-interlock malfunctions, which suggests an electrical system fault…

2007 CHEVROLET AVEO

Filed Jan 24, 2026


While driving, the vehicle began experiencing repeated electrical failures including blown fuses, inoperative headlights and brake lights, and the transmission becoming locked in PARK. When the fuse blows, the gear shift cannot be moved out of PARK and the ignition key cannot be removed, leaving the vehicle stuck and unable to be driven or safely turned off. The brake lights and daytime running lights also stop working, making the vehicle unsafe to operate in traffic. This condition has been…

2006 CHEVROLET AVEO

Filed Aug 25, 2025


Fire

The interior dash caught on fire and burned only in the middle of the dashboard. This happened hours after it started smoking inside the car and the headlights would not turn off even though they were already off.

2006 CHEVROLET AVEO

Filed Jun 4, 2025


Lights malfunction. Headlights dim intermittently, turn signal causes headlights to turn off, dashboard lights do not work, running lights work intermittently. The splice pack in the fuse box is burnt and so are the wires connected to it.

2008 CHEVROLET AVEO

Filed Sep 8, 2024


California catalytic converter breaking

2008 CHEVROLET AVEO

Filed Aug 19, 2024


Fire

There was no prior warnings or notices that there was an issue. While diving on a major road with my children, smoke started coming into the cabin from the vents, and around the stereo. Luckily I was near a very vacant parking lot and immediately pulled over. I removed the kids from the car safely and did open the hood to try troubleshoot the problem. There was no smoke anywhere under the hood. Immediately after, sparks started falling from under the steering wheel to the gas pedal. Immediately…

2008 CHEVROLET AVEO

Filed Jul 8, 2024


The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission became unbolted and separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the engine separated from the motor mounts rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was later towed the local mechanic. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

2006 CHEVROLET AVEO

Filed Jun 12, 2024


Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking

2009 CHEVROLET AVEO

Filed Jan 23, 2024


The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle shut off independently. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that they could not diagnose the vehicle because the vehicle failed to start. The dealer informed the contact that an unknown wiring harness might need to be installed to restart the vehicle; however, the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.