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2005 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems

NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, 39% of all 235 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 8 Aveo model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 62,012 miles.

Engine complaints
91
39% of 235
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
62,012 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chevrolet Aveo engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2006, latest Oct 8, 2021.

2005 Chevrolet Aveo engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter92006 Q22008 Q22009 Q22010 Q22011 Q22012 Q32014 Q22016 Q4
91 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q2 to 2021 Q4; peak 2010 Q4 (9).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Aveo model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200591 (39%)
  2. 200631 (16%)
  3. 200738 (18%)
  4. 200833 (20%)
  5. 200979 (47%)
  6. 201032 (48%)
  7. 201133 (43%)
  8. 20121 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo have engine problems?
NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, 39% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,012 miles.
Which Chevrolet Aveo year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has the most engine complaints (91), compared with 91 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.