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2005 Chevrolet Aveo Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
62about this part
Share
26%of 235 total for the year
Median mileage
60,549miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, 26% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,549 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“The thermostat housing broke from the engine block and burst through the plastic housing. I was on the freeway coming home from work when steam began pouring out the exhaust and from under my hood. Last year, a plastic bolt on the engine broke and sent two rods through the manifold; I got a new engine. I would think twice about this car.”

NHTSA complaint #10368222, filed 2010-11, 60,098 miles

“Was driving on the expressway, when the thermostat housing broke. The car's mileage was 34, 500. Called dealership since the was still under warranty and the dealer told me that the part was not covered. I had to pay upfront for the part and had it replaced. Also the car now starts to shake and the hold light keeps flashing. This happens about twice a week.”

NHTSA complaint #10246374, filed 2008-10, 34,500 miles

“Cracked thermostat housing- cheaply made (plastic) thermostat housing which can easily crack and it has in several AVEO between the years 2004-2006. I have a 2005 chevy AVEO and it cracked costing me entirely too much money on a tow, rental car etc.”

NHTSA complaint #10397193, filed 2011-04, 98,000 miles

“2005 chevy AVEO...timing belt snapped with no warning in left hand lane on highway. I serviced my car and never was given warning by chevy dealer I went to. Car just stopped cold...very dangerous. Now the motor is trashed, the car useless. This vehicle needs to be recalled!”

NHTSA complaint #10273845, filed 2009-06, 65,000 miles

“2005 AVEO (bought new) with timing belt failure destroying engine. Had this happened on the interstate at 70 miles an hour it could have been fatal. From my research gmc has known about this issue since at least 2006 and yet have not assisted consumers to correct this nor recalled their car. I have read reports on almost all years of AVEO having this problem well before the 60000 recommended timing belt replacement. Two different mechanics confirmed timing belt failure. All I get from gmc is the run around. …”

NHTSA complaint #10454590, filed 2012-04, 54,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201168%
2010711%
20092917%
200885%
2007178%
2006137%
20056226%
20046230%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo

Electrical system
67 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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