2005 Chevrolet Aveo Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 17 fires, 16 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (68 reports).

1Recalls
235Owner complaints
19Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Aveo?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2005 Chevrolet Aveo recalls

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Recall 14V261May 19, 2014218,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Chevrolet Aveo problems

Problem areas named in the 235 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System68
Engine And Engine Cooling62
Exterior Lighting48
Power Train18
Engine17
Air Bags16
Vehicle Speed Control16
Latches/Locks/Linkages13
Suspension9
Visibility8

What owners report

2023-05-09, Exterior Lighting
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 Number: 14V261000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure and the recall; however, the dealer informed the contact that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
2021-10-08, Engine
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 several attempts. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the nearby gas station with assistance. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle had overheated, and the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired however, the valve cover gasket was sealed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The ap
2021-08-28, Engine
Timing belt/chain broke. Car is below the 60,000 mile mark for scheduled replacement as stated from manufacturer. Car broke down suddenly in the middle of the road creating a hazard to the driver and others.
2020-09-13, Fuel/Propulsion System
THIS IS NOT MY VEHICLE. I AM REPORTING FRAUD BY GM. PLEASE REVIEW THE INFORMATION I AM SUPPLYING BECAUSE THE NEW GM FAILED TO DO SO.*DT *JS
2019-08-28, Unknown Or Other
NOTHING HAPPENED, BUT I SAW THAT THE CHEVROLET AVEO'S STATUS WAS DEEMED, "RECALL INCOMPLETE," AND I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO WITH THE CAR; IF THERE ARE ANY REPAIRS THAT NEED TO BE DONE OR IF REPAIRS CANNOT BE DONE. I DON'T HAVE ANY PHOTOS BECAUSE I DON'T UNDERSTAND IN DEPTH WHY THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED, BUT I WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS IS VERY CONCERNING OR NOT.

2005 Chevrolet Aveo questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo: Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 235 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (68), Engine And Engine Cooling (62), Exterior Lighting (48).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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