2006 Chevrolet Aveo Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo has a complaint index of 43 and ranks 5th worst out of 8 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Aveo years. Its top issue is the Electrical System (44% of complaints, including 15 fires), covered by one recall for a daytime running light module.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 43/100
- #5 of 8 Aveo years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 189
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 13
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 16
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 21.5 city / 31.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2006 Chevy Aveo problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System83 (44%)
- Airbags58 (31%)
- Engine31 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (8%)
- Brakes14 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (7%)
- Structure & Body10 (5%)
- Steering9 (5%)
- Other7 (4%)
- Fuel System4 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Dashboard and center console catch fire or smolder, sometimes with smoke coming through the air vents while the car is parked or running.
- Front airbags fail to deploy in low-speed rear-end or frontal collisions, leaving occupants with head, neck, and back injuries.
- Brake lines rupture, causing loss of braking and a resulting collision, in one case followed by an engine-compartment fire.
- Engine unexpectedly revs on its own while parking at low speed, pushing the car forward into curbs or nearby structures.
- Steering and brakes reportedly stop responding simultaneously while driving, leading to a collision.
- One airbag deployed with enough force to cause burns to a driver's hand and arm.
2006 Chevrolet Aveo recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V261000May 19, 2014Electrical System218,000 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the center console in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.
Risk: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.
2006 Chevrolet Aveo fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Aveo years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
- Among the 8 Aveo model years with data, 2006 has a complaint index of 43 and ranks 5th worst, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Aveo years. Its top complaint category is the Electrical System at 44% of complaints.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?
- The Electrical System accounts for 44% of complaints (83 of 189), including 15 reported fires, with a median failure mileage of 77,669.5 miles. Airbags are the second largest category at 31% of complaints.
- Does the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 14V261000, covering a daytime running light module that can generate heat and pose a fire risk in the dashboard area.
- How does the 2006 Aveo compare to other model years?
- The 2006 model's complaint index of 43 is lower than 2005 (57), 2007 (86), 2008 (71), and 2009 (100), but higher than 2010 (29) and 2011 (14), which rank as Good and Best respectively.
- Are airbags a common complaint on the 2006 Aveo?
- Yes. Airbags make up 31% of all complaints (58 of 189), with 9 crashes reported and a median failure mileage of 38,000 miles, often involving failure to deploy.