NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2004–2012

Chevrolet Aveo recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 1,322 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Aveo, covering model years 2004 to 2012. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (235), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
1,322 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
9 model years with data (2004–2012)

most complaints: 2005 (235 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (347 complaints)
latest recall 14V460000 (reported Jul 29, 2014)

128 complaints reporting a crash (9.7%)
75 complaints reporting a fire (5.7%)
85 complaints reporting an injury (6.4%)
7 complaints reporting a death (0.5%)

Chevrolet Aveo complaints by model year

9 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 235 of 1,322, or 17.8%. Next come 2007 (216) and 2004 (206). The fewest are for 2012, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Chevrolet Aveo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Chevrolet Aveo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2004	206	23	9	17	2
2005	235	19	17	15	1
2006	189	13	16	6	0
2007	216	25	13	15	2
2008	163	17	16	14	0
2009	169	13	3	8	1
2010	66	8	0	6	0
2011	77	10	1	4	1
2012	1	0	0	0	0
All model years	1,322	128	75	85	7

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Aveo components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 347 complaints (26.2% of all 1,322), followed by Air Bags (284) and Engine and Engine Cooling (204).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Aveo complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Chevrolet Aveo complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	347	26.2%
Air Bags	284	21.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling	204	15.4%
Exterior Lighting	171	12.9%
Engine	162	12.3%
Power Train	115	8.7%
Vehicle Speed Control	91	6.9%
Suspension	73	5.5%
Steering	58	4.4%
Unknown or Other	47	3.6%
Structure	46	3.5%
Seat Belts	36	2.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	36	2.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline	35	2.6%
Service Brakes	32	2.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Aveo recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Aveo, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2010. The 2004 and 2007 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

4 recall campaigns

Chevrolet Aveo recall campaigns covering each model year
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2000s					2004: 2 campaigns	2005: 1 campaign	2006: 1 campaign	2007: 2 campaigns	2008: 1 campaign	2009: 1 campaign
2010s	2010: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 14V460000
Reported Jul 29, 2014
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid
Model years 2009–2010
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.
Consequence:
If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge, in any vehicle that did not have its module replaced under a previous customer satisfaction campaign. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac). GM's number for this recall is 14505.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 14V261000
Reported May 19, 2014
Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Model years 2004–2008
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:
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.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 06V398000
Reported Oct 17, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
Model year 2007
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.
Consequence:
If these conditions occurred in an actual crash, a vehicle fire could occur.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuse block and install a new section of fuel line that has been redesigned free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 04V407000
Reported Aug 17, 2004
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Model year 2004
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear safety belt can become twisted.
Consequence:
If this occurs the safety belt retractor may lock in position so that the belt cannot be used. In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a safety belt webbing guide to prevent the belt from twisting. The recall began on October 15, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. Vehicle owners located in Guam should contact GM customer assistance at 1-671-648-8453.
Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Aveo questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Aveo have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Aveo, covering model years 2004 to 2012. The most recent, 14V460000, was reported on July 29, 2014 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2004 and 2007 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Chevrolet Aveo model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 235 of the 1,322 complaints in NHTSA’s file (17.8%). The next are 2007 (216) and 2004 (206). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Aveo complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 347 complaints, or 26.2% of all 1,322. Air Bags (284) and Engine and Engine Cooling (204) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Aveo?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Aveo complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1,322 complaints, 128 report a crash, 75 a fire, 85 at least one injury and 7 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Chevrolet models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Chevrolet VIN decoder with every Chevrolet model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2025 · 53 recalls · 19,326 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 17,953 complaints
Chevrolet Impala 1995–2020 · 31 recalls · 10,395 complaints
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995–2026 · 80 recalls · 9,976 complaints
Chevrolet Equinox 2005–2026 · 32 recalls · 9,132 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1995–2017 · 46 recalls · 8,387 complaints
Chevrolet Cobalt 1996–2017 · 10 recalls · 7,681 complaints
Chevrolet Trailblazer 1999–2026 · 29 recalls · 7,141 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.