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2005 Chevrolet Aveo Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has 13 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo

Engine
72
Electrical
58
Lights
18
Powertrain
13
Airbags
12
Speed Control
12
Brakes
10
Latches & Locks
9
Suspension
8
Steering
5
Visibility
5
Structure
4
Other
3
Fuel System
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 21, 2015POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO REVERSE, THE LEVE...
Aug 30, 2014POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWAS DRIVING ON I-94 FROM MILWAUKEE TO CHICAGO, ONCE IN KENOSHA AREA THE CAR CHOKED, HEARD A BIG NOIS...
Sep 13, 2012POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEHI I BOUGH A 2005 CHEVY AVEO WITH 9,000.00 MILE I HAD NO PROBLEM. UNTIL ONE DAY THE CAR COMPLETELY ...
Apr 1, 2011POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN...
Nov 15, 2009POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGON SUNDAY EVENING I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY 2005 CHEVY AVEO INTO DRIVE AFTER PUTTING MY KEY IN THE IGNIT...
Jul 7, 2009POWER TRAIN2005 CHEVY AVEO WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THE P...
May 14, 2009POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP ON HI...
Oct 9, 2008POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2005 CHEVY AVEO THAT HAS REPEAT PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH GETTING HOT AND SEIZING THE TRANSM...
Jun 9, 2008POWER TRAINMY CLUTCH LET GO IN MY CAR, I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE CLUTCH GOT TOO HOT AND CRACKED THE P...
May 27, 2008POWER TRAIN2005 CHEVY AVEO CLUTCH DEFECT. *TR
Jul 17, 2007POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE SHIFT GEAR DOES NOT WORK MY BACK LIGHTS ARE ALL OUT I DID NOT KNOW THIS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ST...
Mar 15, 2006POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT2005 AVEO 3RD TIME WITH THIS PROBLEM IT WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK IT STICKS .2 TIMES THE DEALER TOLD...
Sep 21, 2005POWER TRAINDT: WENT TO ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, AND RENTED A 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO. VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A STORE....

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