MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chevrolet Aveo

◆ Worse than typical
2005 Chevrolet Aveo
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Aveo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2004: 206 complaints 2004 2005: 235 complaints 2005 2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 216 complaints 2008: 163 complaints 2008 2009: 169 complaints 2010: 66 complaints 2010 2011: 77 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2012
2005: 235 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004206
2005235
2006189
2007216
2008163
2009169
201066
201177
20121

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 61 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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GM MUST NOT KNOW THIS THIS HAS TO DO WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS INSIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK FOR THE LIGHTS. FOR SOME REASON THE POWER IS OVER WRITING THE FUSES AND NOT BLOWING AND CAUSING SMALL ENGINE FIRES THAT COULD GET OUT OF CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181120

1. MULTIPLE TIMES, MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN INTO THE DOOR. I HAVE PROBABLY HAD THIS ISSUE "REPAIRED" FIVE TO SIX TIMES, BY BOTH THE CHEVROLET DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR, AS WELL AS MY OWN MECHANIC. 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140530

I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY AVEO SEDAN THAT I DROVE APPROX. 5 MILES AND PARKED IN MY LOT AT APPROX. 11:30 AM. WHEN I RETURNED AT APPROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140529

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19%

19% of complaints: exterior lighting — 44 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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GM MUST NOT KNOW THIS THIS HAS TO DO WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS INSIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK FOR THE LIGHTS. FOR SOME REASON THE POWER IS OVER WRITING THE FUSES AND NOT BLOWING AND CAUSING SMALL ENGINE FIRES THAT COULD GET OUT OF CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181120

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 34 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 235
I 20071019 — PE (closed 20080214)

STUCK THROTTLE VALVE

I 20080214 — EA (closed 20081014)

STUCK THROTTLE VALVE

R 20150206 — exterior lighting

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL).

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 began on February 6, 2015.

Campaign 14V261000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Chevrolet Aveo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (61 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V261000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2011 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2007 ● 2004 ● 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is rated "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.