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Chevrolet Aveo Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 1,322 owner complaints across 9 model years of the Chevrolet Aveo (2004–2012). The most-complained-about year is 2005.

4
safety recalls, all years
1,322
owner complaints, all years
2004
year with most recalls
2005
year with most complaints

Pick your Chevrolet Aveo model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 Chevrolet Aveo01
2011 Chevrolet Aveo077
2010 Chevrolet Aveo166
2009 Chevrolet Aveo1169
2008 Chevrolet Aveo1163
2007 Chevrolet Aveo2216
2006 Chevrolet Aveo1189
2005 Chevrolet Aveo1235
2004 Chevrolet Aveo2206

What Chevrolet Aveo owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1,322 complaints with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 235.

All Chevrolet Aveo recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet Aveo, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fluid (service brakes)

    NHTSA 14V460000 Reported 1,968 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, affecting the closing motion of the valves.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge, in any vehicle that did not have its module replaced under a previous customer satisfaction campaign. The recall began in late September…

    Model years: 2009, 2010

  2. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 14V261000 Reported 218,000 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

  3. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 06V398000 Reported 17,676 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 1.6l engine, during a ncap severe frontal crash test, the fuel line in the engine compartment developed a fracture. In addition, the crash damage caused four short circuits in the fuse block, the combination of which allowed the fuel pump to continue running and fuel leaked onto the ground.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse block and install a new section of fuel line that has been redesigned free of charge. The recall began on november 16, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

    Model years: 2007

  4. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 04V407000 Reported 32,301 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain passenger vehicles, the rear safety belt can become twisted.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a safety belt webbing guide to prevent the belt from twisting. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. Vehicle owners located in guam should contact…

    Model years: 2004

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.