Chevrolet

Aveo

Compact Cars · model years 2004 to 2011

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The verdict

Best year: 2010. complaints: 66, below this model's typical 169; recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 2004. complaints: 206, above this model's typical 169; recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Chevrolet Aveo
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2004	2Gas	26.5	no data	$2,350	2	206	no data	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, AIR BAGS 9%
complaints: 206, above this model's typical 169 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 20 complaints reporting a fire: 9 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	2Gas	26.5	no data	$2,350	1	235	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15%
complaints: 235, above this model's typical 169 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 16 complaints reporting a fire: 17 Score: 27 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	2Gas	26.5	no data	$2,350	2	216	no data	AIR BAGS 28%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%
complaints: 216, above this model's typical 169 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 25 complaints reporting a fire: 13 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	2Gas	26.5	no data	$2,350	1	163	no data	AIR BAGS 28%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%
complaints: 163, below this model's typical 169 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 19 complaints reporting a fire: 16 Score: 55 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	2Gas	29	no data	$2,150	1	169	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, ENGINE 13%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%
complaints: 169, in line with this model's typical 169 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 complaints reporting a fire: 3 Score: 40 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	2Gas	29	no data	$2,150	1	66	906	ENGINE 22%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, AIR BAGS 9%
complaints: 66, below this model's typical 169 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 2.1 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	2Gas	28.5	103	$2,175	0	77	910	ENGINE 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 77, below this model's typical 169 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 64 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 3.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2004: 26.5 to 2011: 28.5

Owner complaints2004: 206 to 2011: 77

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Chevrolet Aveo to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.