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2006 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, 16% of all 189 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest engine complaint count among 8 Aveo model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Engine complaints
31
16% of 189
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Aveo engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 20, 2005, latest Mar 8, 2023.

2006 Chevrolet Aveo engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2005Mar 2009Jul 2010Feb 2012Dec 2013Dec 2014Mar 2016
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2005 to Mar 2023; peak Jul 2006 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Chevrolet Aveo have engine problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Aveo year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has the most engine complaints (91), compared with 31 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 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.