Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine1
- Electrical system1
- Air bags1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2012
31,969 new Chevrolet Aveo cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2012; the largest markets were Italy (9,116), France (6,246), Poland (4,455).
- Average mass
- 1,241 kg
- Average power
- 65 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 68% · Diesel 27% · LPG 5.5%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2012 Chevrolet Aveo cars on Dutch roads are the 1.2 petrol (63 kW, 84 hp), 1.4 petrol (74 kW, 99 hp) and 1.2 diesel (70 kW, 94 hp), out of 5 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 63 kW 84 hp | 1,057 |
| 1.4 petrol | 74 kW 99 hp | 569 |
| 1.2 diesel | 70 kW 94 hp | 434 |
| 1.6 petrol | 85 kW 114 hp | 39 |
| 1.2 petrol | 62 kW 83 hp | 22 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
2,131 first registered in 2012 are on Dutch roads; 7% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €15,095.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde1,235
- Band onvoldoende profiel806
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen753
- Richtingaanwijzers kleur wijkt af/niet toegestaan729
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt603
- Veer gebroken of gescheurd559
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld540
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)519
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,217 cars built in 2012 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 117 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,536 of these cars first registered in 2012 took their annual MOT test. 53% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2012 the figure was 66%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 29.0% | 12.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.7% | 14.3% |
| Visibility | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.8% | 3.2% |
| Tyres | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Brakes | 5.8% | 7.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
114 of these cars first registered in 2012 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 141,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10238190 | This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process. |
| 10237960 | This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC). |
| 10237846 | This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use. |
| 10237841 | This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only). |
| 10237387 | This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped. |
| 10237340 | This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel). |
| 10235799 | This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement. |
| 10235798 | This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only). |
| 10235716 | This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel). |
| 10235561 | This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. |
| 10235398 | This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements. |
| 10234621 | This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only). |
| 10234620 | This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats. |
| 10234619 | This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid. |
| 10234144 | This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| 10234110 | This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters. |
| 10233835 | This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations. |
| 10233831 | This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement. |
| 10233830 | This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage. |
| 10233829 | This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts. |
| 10233338 | This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only). |
| 10232469 | This Warranty Administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment. |
| 10232288 | This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only). |
| 10232287 | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. |
| 10232283 | This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)