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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 35 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

Chevrolet Aveo in Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Dec 2013 - Apr 2019
Sep 2015

48980 mi

$30
Had the car into the scheduled maintenance at 75,000 km. Dealer (Chevrolet Queretaro) charged for maintenance to the AC system, including changing the AC filter. Guess what? At 76,000 km the AC system fails due to plugged filter. 
Dec 2015

52080 mi
Car taken for repair given misalignment of trunk lock 
Feb 2016

54840 mi

$25
Left light bulb failed. It was a freaking challenge to change it! Needed to either dismantle the whole casing of the headlight or have the battery removed to change the bulb through one side. 
Apr 2016

57660 mi

$100
Stick lock would not release when pressing the brakes. Needed to change the lock. 
Jun 2016

59520 mi

$100
Remote opening of the trunk stopped working. 
Oct 2017

68820 mi

$400
Transmission flipping when changing gears. Took to mechanic, did not find the problem. Did a flush of the fluid. 
Dec 2017

70680 mi

$50
Transmission flips once in a while. Frequency has reduced but still happens. A second shop could not find the problem. 
May 2018

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

Chevrolet Aveo in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2018
Jul 2014

70883 mi

US $545
a Faulty Downstream Oxygen Sensor was Diagnosed and Replaced. 
Jul 2018

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

Chevrolet Aveo in Ontario, Canada
- Jan 2012
Jan 2012

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

Chevrolet Aveo in Ohio, United States
- Dec 2014
Nov 2014

90000 mi

US $1100
Replaced failing alternator. Replaced battery damaged by alternator. 
Dec 2014

90000 mi

US $1050
Replaced alternater and battery 
Chevrolet Aveo in Ontario, Canada
- May 2012
May 2012

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

Chevrolet Aveo5 in British Columbia, Canada
- Feb 2008
Feb 2007

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! 
Dec 2007

11780 mi
Right rear seat back failed to latch. Dealer had to order parts. Was informed car was "Safe to drive." I retorted that it was NOT safe to have children in a seat where the back did not latch. Dealer services beyond awful. 
Jan 2008

1240 mi
Transmission failed to shift into second great, dealer attempted to fix, mechanic inept, entire transaxle had to be ordered from Korea, took six weeks. 
Feb 2008

13020 mi
PCM failed due to short circuit, nearly causing fatal accident. Instead of actually finding the problem, dealer installed new PCM. 17 km after picking up vehicle, PCM shorted again. Fault was in wiring to battery but dealer did not look for it. Second fai 

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2006 Chevrolet Aveo5 4dr Hatch

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Aveo5 in Pennsylvania, United States
- Aug 2008
Aug 2008

37000 mi

US $150
Replace evaporation control valve 
Chevrolet Aveo5 in Minnesota, United States
- May 2014
May 2014

133000 mi

US $60
Replaced thermostat 

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2005 Chevrolet Aveo5 4dr Hatch

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Aveo5 in Maryland, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2014

55479 mi

US $796
Water/Oil leak. Replace TimingBelt,RepairTensioner,Replace ThermostatHousing,Water Pump Valve Gasket Cover 
Sep 2017

60000 mi

US $120
Could't release shift due to brake sensor 

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2005 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Sedan

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Aveo in New Jersey, United States
- Oct 2009
Oct 2009

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. 
Chevrolet Aveo in Kentucky, United States
- Dec 2005
Dec 2005

11 mi
engine and transmission rebuilt due to transmission locking in hold mode and picking random gears. 
Chevrolet Aveo in South Carolina, United States
- Jul 2013
Jul 2013

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. 

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2004 Chevrolet Aveo5 4dr Hatch

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Aveo5 in Manitoba, Canada
- Nov 2011
Nov 2011

106020 mi
tie rods replaced 
Chevrolet Aveo5 in British Columbia, Canada
- Nov 2011
Sep 2010

61380 mi

C $650
Timing belt replacement 
Nov 2011

73160 mi

C $150
Brakes, except pads, rotors, drums, repair 

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2004 Chevrolet Aveo5 4dr Hatch

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Aveo5 in New York, United States
- Apr 2013
Apr 2013

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

Chevrolet Aveo in Connecticut, United States
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007

111073 mi

US $1375
Catalytic converter failed sending metal fragments into muffler. Replaced and tested both parts. 
Chevrolet Aveo in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

41000 mi
New rotors and pads 
Dec 2021

33000 mi
Replaced headlight covers and new headlight bulbs. 

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Chevrolet Aveo Repair Histories

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