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2005 Chevrolet Aveo Electrical system Problems

Complaints
67about this part
Share
29%of 235 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, 29% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 12 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Tacada recall I bought my car had 121000 miles all a sudden I have no right tail light no dash lights an no passengers front orange light ther is no power going to fuse box under hood I called the dealership they stated my VIN had been fixed for that recal and it has not”

NHTSA complaint #11229828, filed 2019-07, 121,000 miles

“I have had trouble with fuses and shorts due to bad engine fuse box I have paid to have fuses replace 5 times they keep burning and shorting out due to bad fuse box. No one seems to know how to fix problem lights go on, and off, inside light wont work , horn wont work, running lights wont turn off, o2 fuses wont work I need help I need to know how to repair for good.”

NHTSA complaint #10536704, filed 2013-08, 10,500 miles

“The dashboard lights, gear selector lights, and right rear tail lights, all went out at the same time. I have replaced all of the bulbs possible and all of the fuses are normal and functional. This is a big safety issue because I can't tell my speed engine temp or fuel level while driving at night and I no longer have right taillights making my vehicle harder to see at night.”

NHTSA complaint #10471347, filed 2012-08, 125,000 miles

“Something under the dash burned out spewing white smoke into the passenger compartment of the car. Since that time aveos. Wondering if GM daewoo may have been using multiple substandard electrical components, the ignition keys are always hot after driving. Is there any potential for the ignitions going out/shorting out on these vehicles? Would hate to park my car in the garage and cause my house to burn down.”

NHTSA complaint #10606471, filed 2014-06, 130,000 miles

“I was driving and my daytime running lights first went off. The car still ran but the dash light indicating the lights were working also went off. This is something that happens intermittently. It can and has happened right when I start the car, or while driving on the road.”

NHTSA complaint #10593253, filed 2014-05, 33,150 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20111519%
20101624%
20095030%
20084427%
20075023%
20066735%
20056729%
20043718%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo

Engine cooling
62 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsInterior lighting
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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