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2006 Chevrolet Aveo Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
7%of 189 total for the year
Median mileage
57,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, 7% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“My engine raced as I approached a red traffic light. I was able to stop without much difficulty. I turned off the engine and restarted the car with no further difficulty. This problem has not occurred since. I am reporting this minor incident at this time because I am told the vehicle has an engine manufactured in japan.”

NHTSA complaint #10303144, filed 2010-01, 53,000 miles

“While my 2006 AVEO was facing out from a driveway to enter a four lane road, with my foot on the brake, the engine suddenly began to race wildly, the car bucked, I put more pressure on the brake. I shut the engine down and restarted it; the engine continued to race. I repeated this and waited longer before restarting; this time the engine was at a normal idle. Considering everything going on; I thought you should be made aware.”

NHTSA complaint #10313990, filed 2010-02, 85,000 miles

“The thermostat casing and thermostat blew when I was on the freeway. When I took it to the repair person, he said the parts are really cheap. It's a design flaw and chevy should do a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10438852, filed 2011-12, 61,000 miles

“There was no specific event leading up to the failure. The failure occurred in my 2006 chevy AVEO. The thermostat housing (made of plastic) completely broke apart and all the antifreeze flowed out. There was no warning. I have ordered a new housing and thermostat, which chevy has re-designed to aluminum....no longer plastic, and my husband will be replacing. Obviously, chevy knew there was an issue or they would have stuck with the plastic version. I believe this item should be recalled. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #10355485, filed 2010-09, 62,590 miles

“After pulling into a parking space, my 06 chevy AVEO's engine shut off and I started rolling backwards out of my parking space. I had to press hard on my brakes to stop me from rolling. I had to remove my key and start my engine again. I was still in drive when my engine died and everything in my car was still on ie radio and lights. There is no reason that my automatic car should be rolling backwards while still in drive. Took it to the dealership and they said my comp was running a throttle body repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #10260922, filed 2009-03, 50,345 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo

Electrical system
67 complaintsAir bags
58 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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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