2005 Chevrolet Aveo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, and owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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…
235 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash and 17 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 68,705 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 40 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 Numbe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 9, 2023 · Exterior lighting
“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 seve”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 8, 2021 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo (Aveo 5). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23 / 31–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Aveo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Aveo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2 | 206 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 235 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 189 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo | 2 | 216 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 163 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 169 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 66 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Aveo | 0 | 77 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Aveo | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Chevrolet Aveo
How do I know if my 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V261000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
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.