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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
320–25K
2825–50K
3350–75K
2375–100K
25100–150K
7150K+
148 reports with mileage · 41 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 67 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports16 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
189 reports
3,176 miles · Jul 17, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING SINCE PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE COMPUTER DISPLAYS NO CODES. THE INVOICE STATED THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING A POSSIBLE REPAIR. THE RECOMMENDED REPAIR WILL BE S…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING SINCE PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE COMPUTER DISPLAYS NO CODES. THE INVOICE STATED THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING A POSSIBLE REPAIR. THE RECOMMENDED REPAIR WILL BE SENT TO THE DEALERSHIPS WHEN FOUND.
NHTSA ODI #10162610
500 miles · Jul 12, 2006
Vehicle Speed Control
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A NINE PERCENT ERROR ON THE SPEEDOMETER. THE FAULTY SPEEDOMETER CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CONSTANTLY WORRY ABOUT CALCULATING SPEED, WHICH WAS DISTRACTING FOCUS FROM THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT NINE PERCENT ERROR ON THE SPEEDOMETER W…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A NINE PERCENT ERROR ON THE SPEEDOMETER. THE FAULTY SPEEDOMETER CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CONSTANTLY WORRY ABOUT CALCULATING SPEED, WHICH WAS DISTRACTING FOCUS FROM THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT NINE PERCENT ERROR ON THE SPEEDOMETER WAS AN ACCEPTABLE STANDARD FOR GENERAL MOTORS.*AK 08/01/06 *TT
NHTSA ODI #10162218
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY A CAR SPED UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF ME WHILE I WAS MERGING INTO THE LEFT LANE, I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT BUT STILL HAD CONTROL OF THE CAR UNTIL ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKE LOCKED AND THE CAR SHUT OFF AND STARTED TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND ALMOST FLIPPED OVER. I DID NOT STOMP ON THE BRAKE OR …
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WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY A CAR SPED UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF ME WHILE I WAS MERGING INTO THE LEFT LANE, I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT BUT STILL HAD CONTROL OF THE CAR UNTIL ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKE LOCKED AND THE CAR SHUT OFF AND STARTED TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND ALMOST FLIPPED OVER. I DID NOT STOMP ON THE BRAKE OR TURN THE WHEEL VERY HARD AT ALL, THE CAR SEEMS VERY UNBALANCED WHEN DRIVING DEFENSIVELY WHICH I BELIEVE COULD CAUSE A CAR FLIP. THANK GOD THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC STOPPED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10161510
1,238 miles · Jun 11, 2006
Power Train
CURRENTLY WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANNY) HAPPENED 11 JUNE 2006 WILL TAKE IT FOR REPAIRS @ TOMMY THOMAS CHEVROLET, PANAMA CITY, FL ON 12 JUNE 06. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10159533
100 miles · Jun 6, 2006
Electrical System
THIS IS A CONDITION THAT IS A SAFTY HASZARD. I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED A CHEVROLET AVEO. I NOTICED THE SPEED DID NOT SEEM RIGHT. I HAD THIS CHECKED BY THE DAELER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM. IT WAS OF 7-9%. THE SPEED READS HIGHER THAN YOU ARE GOING. THIS IS NOT A CONSTANT. IT MAY BE RIGHT ONE TIME AND READ WRONG THE NEXT. THIS LEAD…
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THIS IS A CONDITION THAT IS A SAFTY HASZARD. I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED A CHEVROLET AVEO. I NOTICED THE SPEED DID NOT SEEM RIGHT. I HAD THIS CHECKED BY THE DAELER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM. IT WAS OF 7-9%. THE SPEED READS HIGHER THAN YOU ARE GOING. THIS IS NOT A CONSTANT. IT MAY BE RIGHT ONE TIME AND READ WRONG THE NEXT. THIS LEADS TO ESTIMATING YOU SPEED AS TO NOT BECOME A HAZARD FOR OTHER MOTORISTS. CHEVROLET INFORMED ME THEY KNOW THIS AND IT IS NORMAL! THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR THIS AND BASICLY TOLD ME I WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT! THIS IS A CAR I PURCHASED NEW! HOW CAN THEY SELL A CAR WITH THIS FAULT? THE NUMBER OF FAILURES IS A GUESS- I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED.
NHTSA ODI #10159160
3,000 miles · Jun 6, 2006
Air Bags
"PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT PERIODICALLY COMES ONE WHILE PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT. SINCE FEB. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. TOOK TO DEALER, WHO SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND EVERYTHING WAS WORKING NORMALLY. POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10159102
12,000 miles · May 3, 2006
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LOCATION OF THE HORN IS HARD TO FIND AND EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE HORN. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THE HORN NEEDS TO BE TAPPED TO ACTIVATE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.
NHTSA ODI #10156705
638 miles · Dec 20, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
DT: THE CONTACT STATED HIS VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. PRIOR TO THE CAR SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE RPM DROPPED AND THEN INCREASED SUDDENLY. AT THE SAME TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY LOSING POWER SINCE THE CONTACT PURCHASED IT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED HIS VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. PRIOR TO THE CAR SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE RPM DROPPED AND THEN INCREASED SUDDENLY. AT THE SAME TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY LOSING POWER SINCE THE CONTACT PURCHASED IT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER THINKS THE PROBLEM LIES WITH THE PCM, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT PART FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10145743
1,467 miles · Nov 30, 2005
Tires
THE BRAND NEW HANKOOK TIRES ON MY 2006 CHEVY AVEO ARE DEFECTIVE. I HIT A POT HOLE AND THE FIRST ONE WAS RUINED JUST 26 DAYS AFTER I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE DEALER LOT. THE REPLACEMENT TIRE I JUST BOUGHT FOR $265.55 POPPED TONIGHT 3 DAYS AFTER I DROVE OFF THE REPAIR SHOP LOT. *JB
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
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. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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