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Chevrolet Aveo

2004–2008 only

899 classified complaints 1 recall

2004–2008 Chevrolet Aveo models have 899 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically surfacing around 89,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Aveo report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2004–2008

2009–2011

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2008 only

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 286 complaints

Median onset: 89,000 miles. 0.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 185 complaints

Median onset: 73,000 miles. 18.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 79 complaints

Median onset: 76,820 miles.

More common in older model years.

Timing belt · Engine 73 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $640–$1,200 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 44 complaints

Median onset: 72,500 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 37 complaints

Median onset: 64,242 miles. 8.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 26 complaints

Median onset: 67,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 16 complaints

Median onset: 48,350 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2008 model years. See the full Chevrolet Aveo report for every year and full specs/safety data.