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2005 Chevrolet Aveo engine problems

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo7% of all complaints for this model year.

17
Engine complaints
7%
share of all complaints
77,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and making a stop, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the nearby gas station with assistance…

    filed Oct 8, 2021

  • Timing belt/chain broke. Car is below the 60,000 mile mark for scheduled replacement as stated from manufacturer. Car broke down suddenly in the middle of the road creating a hazard to the driver and others.

    filed Aug 28, 2021

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.

    01-06-01-011P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2024
  • This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how…

    16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 28, 2024
All 2005 Chevrolet Aveo TSBs →

Engine problems in other Aveo years

YearReportsShare
2011 Aveo2229%
2010 Aveo2335%
2009 Aveo3621%
2008 Aveo2012%
2007 Aveo136%
2006 Aveo95%
2004 Aveo2110%
Aveo engine problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.