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2012 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#3 most-complained of 3 Aveo years

The 2012 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #3 highest of 3 Aveo model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2012 Chevrolet Aveo problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags1 (100%)
  2. Electrical System1 (100%)
  3. Engine1 (100%)

2012 Chevrolet Aveo recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2012 compared with other Aveo years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201020112012
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010No verdict5066129
2011No verdict10077028.5
2012No verdict010—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo ranks #3 of 3 among Aveo model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints).
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

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.