2005 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, 7% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought this car brand new and kept up the maintenance religiously! I was horrified to find out that my timing belt went out at 46,000 miles! My manual says to replace timing belt at 60,000 miles. I've read there was a recall issued in 2006, but it didn't go to owners; just service shops...I was never alerted, that was definitely a mistake on GM's part. I feel as though I should be compensated!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10937649, filed 2016-12, 46,000 miles“This vehicle has been a nightmare beginning with ignition locked and unable to get into drive had to replace ignition solenoid. My interior lights no longer work. The thermostat went out then replaced the valve cover gaskets. And finally going down i95 my engine just made a very loud noise and just quit. I was told by a mechanic that this happens a lot in this make and model from the timing chain. So I now will need to relace the motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10512530, filed 2013-05, 130,000 miles“Hi I bough a 2005 chevy AVEO with 9,000.00 mile I had no problem. Until one day the car completely stop and wont turn on. It had almost 23,000.00 when it happen. Luckily for me it stop in front of a mechanic shop. The shop check the car and said the engine is bad. I bough a used low mileage engine replace it and it turn on and drive except for the shifting. It didn't shift to fourth gear and also turn off while driving it. Then I was told the transmission is bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560249, filed 2014-01, 27,000 miles“The mileage and speed are approximate. I was backing out of my ice and snow covered driveway in february 2015. There is a small dip where my driveway meets the street so I accelerated so as not to get my tires stuck in the icy dip. As I was backing my car into the street, and my car was in the lane of traffic the car shut off. I was unable to restart the car. My neighbor, and another gentleman who stopped to help, pushed my car back into my driveway. I attempted to start the car several times after the incident. The car never again started. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716227, filed 2015-05, 105,750 miles“I just bought this 2005 chevy AVEO 2 wks ago when the alternator went out of my car and I was having surgery the next day then would need a car for work 2 days later, so I had no time to properly look for a car. I just came off the exit of a 4 lane highway 1.5hrs away from home. As I was slowing to stop there was a bunch of white smoke (turned out to be steam) billowing out from under the hood and the car engine stopped running. A man helped push the car off the road and they looked under the hood and discovered the thermostat housing split apart. It's plastic! …”
NHTSA complaint #10575452, filed 2014-03, 73,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo
67 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 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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