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2005 Chevrolet Aveo Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, 8% of all 235 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 8 Aveo model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 58,428 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
18
8% of 235
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
58,428 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chevrolet Aveo transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2005, latest Jan 28, 2015.

2005 Chevrolet Aveo transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2005Oct 2008Jul 2009Oct 2011Feb 2013Dec 2014
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2005 to Jan 2015; peak Jul 2008 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Aveo model year

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

  1. 200518 (8%)
  2. 200616 (8%)
  3. 200714 (6%)
  4. 200815 (9%)
  5. 200914 (8%)
  6. 20109 (14%)
  7. 201111 (14%)
  8. 20120 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,428 miles.
Which Chevrolet Aveo year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has the most transmission complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.