2005 Chevrolet Aveo
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.
- Complaints
- 235
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 235 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 206 |
| 2005 | 235 |
| 2006 | 189 |
| 2007 | 216 |
| 2008 | 163 |
| 2009 | 169 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 77 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
29% · 68 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2018-11-20
Also filed under Exterior lighting
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, 2014-05-30
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, 2014-05-29
Engine and engine cooling
26% · 62 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and engine.
Exterior lighting
20% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing brake lights and tail lights.
Power train
8% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
Engine
7% · 17 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2005Complaint volume 235 complaints filed for this model year.
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2007-10-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-02-14 Stuck throttle valve
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2008-02-14Engineering analysisClosed 2008-10-14 Stuck throttle valve
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2015-02-06Exterior lighting14V261000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Chevrolet Aveo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 68 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 62 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 48 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V261000 · Exterior lighting
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- 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 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.