https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet Aveo. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:45:22 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2169605 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving, the vehicle began experiencing repeated electrical failures including blown fuses, inoperative headlights and brake lights, and the transmission becoming locked in PARK. When the fuse blows, the gear shift cannot be moved out of PARK and the ignition key cannot be removed, leaving the vehicle stuck and unable to be driven or safely turned off. The brake lights and daytime running li https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2169606 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving, the vehicle began experiencing repeated electrical failures including blown fuses, inoperative headlights and brake lights, and the transmission becoming locked in PARK. When the fuse blows, the gear shift cannot be moved out of PARK and the ignition key cannot be removed, leaving the vehicle stuck and unable to be driven or safely turned off. The brake lights and daytime running li https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2169607 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving, the vehicle began experiencing repeated electrical failures including blown fuses, inoperative headlights and brake lights, and the transmission becoming locked in PARK. When the fuse blows, the gear shift cannot be moved out of PARK and the ignition key cannot be removed, leaving the vehicle stuck and unable to be driven or safely turned off. The brake lights and daytime running li https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2169609 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The airbag warning light has remained illuminated since I acquired the vehicle in January 2025. The warning light stays on continuously and does not reset. This indicates a fault in the airbag system, and I have been advised that when this light is on, the airbags may be disabled and may not deploy in a crash. The vehicle has also experienced ongoing electrical problems, including lighting failur https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2123623 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The interior dash caught on fire and burned only in the middle of the dashboard. This happened hours after it started smoking inside the car and the headlights would not turn off even though they were already off. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2097383 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Lights malfunction. Headlights dim intermittently, turn signal causes headlights to turn off, dashboard lights do not work, running lights work intermittently. The splice pack in the fuse box is burnt and so are the wires connected to it. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2023023 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT California catalytic converter breaking https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2017445 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT There was no prior warnings or notices that there was an issue. While diving on a major road with my children, smoke started coming into the cabin from the vents, and around the stereo. Luckily I was near a very vacant parking lot and immediately pulled over. I removed the kids from the car safely and did open the hood to try troubleshoot the problem. There was no smoke anywhere under the hood. Im https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2017446 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT There was no prior warnings or notices that there was an issue. While diving on a major road with my children, smoke started coming into the cabin from the vents, and around the stereo. Luckily I was near a very vacant parking lot and immediately pulled over. I removed the kids from the car safely and did open the hood to try troubleshoot the problem. There was no smoke anywhere under the hood. Im https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2005532 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission became unbolted and separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the engine separated from the motor mounts rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was later towed the local mechanic. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. T https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-2005533 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission became unbolted and separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the engine separated from the motor mounts rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was later towed the local mechanic. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. T https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1998805 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1998806 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1998807 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Front subframe. Pulls one way during acceleration and pulling the opposite way during braking https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1960727 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle shut off independently. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that they could not diagnose the vehicle because the vehicle failed to start. The dealer informed the contact that an unknown wiring harness might need to be in https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1960728 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle shut off independently. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that they could not diagnose the vehicle because the vehicle failed to start. The dealer informed the contact that an unknown wiring harness might need to be in https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1960504 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The splicer connected to the fuse box in the engine burns up after a while of use causing the Dash lights, right brake light and front marker light to not work at night. It is a major safety issue and hundreds/thousands of complaints online (via google) have been made about it burning up. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1960505 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The splicer connected to the fuse box in the engine burns up after a while of use causing the Dash lights, right brake light and front marker light to not work at night. It is a major safety issue and hundreds/thousands of complaints online (via google) have been made about it burning up. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1893707 Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 repair https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1878745 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The technician may observe on a scan tool DTC P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correla https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1878746 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The technician may observe on a scan tool DTC P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correla https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1878747 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The technician may observe on a scan tool DTC P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correla https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1869757 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V398000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that after the vehicle was involved in an accident, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart on various occasions. No warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle was towed to the contact's https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1850417 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle was bouncing. The contact also stated the key had gotten stuck inside the ignition switch. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the failure could be attributed to driver's error. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1850418 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle was bouncing. The contact also stated the key had gotten stuck inside the ignition switch. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the failure could be attributed to driver's error. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1849897 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The left side mount-to-mount bracket bolt broke when accelerating normally from a stop. This is one of the bolts that holds the engine to the frame. This caused my shift stick to be thrown back on every acceleration. This is an obvious safety risk. I have not yet had this problem verified or confirmed by anyone. The car seemed to drive well and normal before and up to this incident. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1795516 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact's son owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure milea https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1791473 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT In-dash clock module contains the vehicle 'Check Engine Light' - required to pass inspection. Solder joints are defective ('cold' or cracked) creating intermittent electrical connections. Prevents warning of engine defects to driver. Solder defects eventually cause destruction of the module incurring unreimbursed denial of transport and expense to driver to repair. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1772492 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-aveo#complaint-1765498 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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.