Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2006.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Aveo | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Aveo | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Aveo | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Aveo | 77 | 0 |
| 2010 Aveo | 66 | 1 |
| 2009 Aveo | 169 | 1 |
| 2008 Aveo | 163 | 1 |
| 2007 Aveo | 216 | 2 |
| 2006 Aveo | 189 | 1 |
| 2005 Aveo | 235 | 1 |
| 2004 Aveo | 206 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system347
- Air bags284
- Engine and engine cooling204
- Exterior lighting171
- Engine162
- Power train115
- Vehicle speed control91
- Suspension73
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 155 Aveo vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 138 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 13 |
| 2010 | 16 | 17 |
| 2009 | 25 | 19 |
| 2008 | 16 | 14 |
| 2007 | 29 | 25 |
| 2006 | 16 | 15 |
| 2005 | 18 | 18 |
| 2004 | 16 | 16 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2011 Chevrolet Aveo 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 8 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 7.9–9.1 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Aveo · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| 2010 | Aveo · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Aveo · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.2 | 6.8 | 8.1 |
| 2008 | Aveo · Compact · Regular gasoline | 10.0 | 7.0 | 8.6 |
| 2007 | Aveo · Compact · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 7.1 | 8.8 |
| 2006 | Aveo · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 7.4 | 9.1 |
| 2005 | Aveo · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 7.3 | 8.9 |
| 2004 | Aveo · Compact · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 7.3 | 8.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
2 Aveo cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
7,692 Aveo cars are on Dutch roads; 9% arrived later as imports, and 1,663 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 58 | €16,640 |
| 2013 | 459 | €15,704 |
| 2012 | 2,131 | €15,095 |
| 2011 | 1,671 | €13,895 |
| 2010 | 1,208 | €13,669 |
| 2009 | 1,198 | €11,970 |
| 2008 | 685 | €14,695 |
| 2007 | 119 | €16,697 |
| 2006 | 163 | €15,196 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,275 Aveo cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 98% petrol, 2% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 178,000 km |
| 2013 | 108 | 138,000 km |
| 2012 | 114 | 141,000 km |
| 2011 | 138 | 133,000 km |
| 2010 | 150 | 135,000 km |
| 2009 | 275 | 152,000 km |
| 2008 | 184 | 164,000 km |
| 2007 | 191 | 172,000 km |
| 2006 | 106 | 168,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 174 Aveo cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 3 of those collisions were fatal and 36 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 40 | 1 | 7 |
| 2023 | 37 | 1 | 9 |
| 2022 | 42 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
6,610 Aveo cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | — |
| 2014 | 111 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1,107 | 77 |
| 2012 | 1,217 | 117 |
| 2011 | 836 | 110 |
| 2010 | 938 | 181 |
| 2009 | 1,900 | 446 |
| 2008 | 500 | 123 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
10,047 Aveo cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 50% passed first time, against 62% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 130 | 65% |
| 2013 | 1,359 | 57% |
| 2012 | 1,536 | 53% |
| 2011 | 1,253 | 52% |
| 2010 | 1,523 | 47% |
| 2009 | 3,354 | 46% |
| 2008 | 892 | 46% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Aveo | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 24.6% | 14.5% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.2% | 16.7% |
| Brakes | 15.0% | 9.1% |
| Visibility | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Steering | 8.6% | 2.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.6% | 4.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| Tyres | 7.3% | 7.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
123,313 new Chevrolet Aveo cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2018, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2018 the largest markets were Poland (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | 4 | — |
| 2015 | 46 | — |
| 2014 | 3,602 | — |
| 2013 | 21,704 | — |
| 2012 | 31,969 | — |
| 2011 | 26,407 | — |
| 2010 | 39,580 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Aveo in 5 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it can result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of moto…
The propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments of the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surv…
The fuel pump seal may be defective. In the event of rollover of the vehicle, this could lead to fuel leaking and a vehicle fire.
The engine may run for a short period by itself when the ignition key has been left in the ignition barrel in the LOCK (OFF) position due to abnormal wear of the key cylinder trigger. In such a case, the vehicle may move by itself if the gears are engaged.
The affected vehicles may in some instances experience spongy brakes, increased brake pedal travel and in some cases reduced brake performance, caused by a valve sticking within the ABS module. These conditions may cause an accident, resulting in injuries to t…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the Aveo.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, affecting the closing motion of the valves.
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.6L ENGINE, DURING A NCAP SEVERE FRONTAL CRASH TEST, THE FUEL LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DEVELOPED A FRACTURE. IN ADDITION, THE CRASH DAMAGE CAUSED FOUR SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE FUSE BLOCK, THE COMBINATION OF WHICH ALLOWED THE FUEL PUMP TO CONTINUE RUNNING AND FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SAFETY BELT CAN BECOME TWISTED.
NHTSA recalls