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Chevrolet Aveo repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (11%)

Chart based on 37 repairs.
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Chevrolet Aveo engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Sedan

114-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

74400 mi

$20
Leak of coolant through the cap of the refill jar. Replaced the cap. 

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2010 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

70883 mi

US $545
a Faulty Downstream Oxygen Sensor was Diagnosed and Replaced. 
106000 mi

US $200
Timing belt was replaced; accessory drive belt replaced. 

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2009 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

50840 mi

C $960
ignition coil replacement spark plugs replacement decarbonisation of engine ignition coil replacement spark plug replacement engine decarbonisation 

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2009 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

22351 mi My car would not start- I had to get it boosted. The check engine light was on. I took it to the dealer. They replaced the the engine control unit. The car runs so much better now. My car would not start- I had to get it boosted. The check engine light was on. I took it to the dealer. They replaced the the engine control unit. The car runs so much better now. 

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2006 Chevrolet Aveo5 4dr Hatch

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

8060 mi When I bought the car, there was a rattling on cold starts. I thought it was a lifter. After a long trip, it turned out to be a bad piston that scored the bore. A new block was necessary, covered by warranty. It took three weeks! 

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2006 Chevrolet Aveo5 4dr Hatch

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

37000 mi

US $150
Replace evaporation control valve 
133000 mi

US $60
Replaced thermostat 

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2005 Chevrolet Aveo5 4dr Hatch

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

55479 mi

US $796
Water/Oil leak. Replace TimingBelt,RepairTensioner,Replace ThermostatHousing,Water Pump Valve Gasket Cover 

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2005 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Sedan

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

115000 mi

US $191
MAP sensor which controls idle and fuel intake was bad, car running rough. Thermostat was stuck open, replaced thermostat and housing. 
32000 mi

US $1200
My engine gasket was no good and anti freeze was leaking into the engine. Also, the water pump was not working properly, replaced the timing belt as well since I read it needed changing at 40k miles. 

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2004 Chevrolet Aveo5 4dr Hatch

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

114000 mi

US $180
Valve cover gasket replaced. 

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2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Sedan

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

111073 mi

US $1375
Catalytic converter failed sending metal fragments into muffler. Replaced and tested both parts. 
51000 mi

US $540
Timing belt - idler pulley - tensioner pulley - water pump. 

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