2005 CHEVROLET AVEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
323
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
17
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO
The 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO has received a total of 323 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (61 complaints), Exterior Lighting (44 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (34 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO, potentially affecting up to 218,000 vehicles.
Recall 14V261000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 218,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO
323 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact's daughter owns a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that intermittently, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact's daughter had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V261000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure and the recall; however, the dealer informed the contact that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
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. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle had overheated, and the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired however, the valve cover gasket was sealed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
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.
THIS IS NOT MY VEHICLE. I AM REPORTING FRAUD BY GM. PLEASE REVIEW THE INFORMATION I AM SUPPLYING BECAUSE THE NEW GM FAILED TO DO SO.*DT *JS
NOTHING HAPPENED, BUT I SAW THAT THE CHEVROLET AVEO'S STATUS WAS DEEMED, "RECALL INCOMPLETE," AND I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO WITH THE CAR; IF THERE ARE ANY REPAIRS THAT NEED TO BE DONE OR IF REPAIRS CANNOT BE DONE. I DON'T HAVE ANY PHOTOS BECAUSE I DON'T UNDERSTAND IN DEPTH WHY THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED, BUT I WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS IS VERY CONCERNING OR NOT.
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO
General Motors, LLC has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT3271M — WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that...
SB-10-01-37-001A — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
CHEVROLET: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE; BLOWER MOTOR OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED ONLY (REPLACE BLOWER MOTOR AND RESISTOR). THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY AN OPEN RESISTOR. *PE
SB-08241 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL TANK FILLER CAP WON'T TIGHTEN PROPERLY, OR THE FUEL TANK FILLER CAP WON'T COME OFF, OR IS BROKEN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
08135 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) SYSTEM AND SCAN TOOL COMMUNICATIONS-REPROGRAM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). CALIFORNIA ONLY. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
4294 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
CRANKCASE CONTAMINATION DUE TO COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL - RESEAL CASTING PLUG. WITH BUILT BEFORE VIN BREAKPOINT 8B067818 (JULY 24, 2007) & 1.6L ENGINE (VIN 6 - RPO L91 OR LXT). *NJ
050601030 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1.6L L91 INTERMITTENT MISFIRE COLD DURING DECELERATION OR STEADY STATE HIGHWAY DRIVING AFTER COLD START WITH DTC'S P0300, P0700, P1781 AND/OR U0401 SET (REPLACE VALVES AND VALVE STEM SEALS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ
070849017 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
SPEEDOMETER INACCURATE/DISPLAYS HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEED (REPLACE IP CLUSTER) *NJ
060601001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG. *TT
4247 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE LAYOUT. *KB
050308015 — SUSPENSION
METALLIC KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE PONTIAC WAVE 2005. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO.
Investigation PE07051 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) Closed
Opened:
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Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET AVEO
- 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO — 271 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO (current)
- 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO — 280 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO — 307 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO — 250 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO — 278 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO — 105 complaints
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- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints