Model reliability

Chevrolet Aveo reliability

The Chevrolet Aveo fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 51.3% of 8,636 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

6 to 10 years old

42.4% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 1,494 MOT tests of Chevrolet Aveos this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 6× as oftenSprings14.3% vs 2.4%Fix about £150

Fails 4× as oftenSuspension arms9.4% vs 2.3%

Fails 3× as oftenExhaust emissions6% vs 2%Fix about £150

Fails 5× as oftenAnti-roll bars5% vs 1%

Advised 4× as oftenSuspension arms19.2% vs 5.3%

Advised 7× as oftenFluid leaks14.3% vs 2.2%

Advised 7× as oftenExhaust system9.8% vs 1.4%Fix about £150

Advised 4× as oftenAnti-roll bars6% vs 1.5%

Over 10 years old

51.3% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 8,636 MOT tests of Chevrolet Aveos this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenSuspension arms13.3% vs 5.1%

Fails 62% more oftenBrake performance9.4% vs 5.8%

Fails 77% more oftenPosition lamps9.4% vs 5.3%Fix about £30

Fails 3× as oftenSteering linkage components7.9% vs 2.4%

Advised 48% more oftenSuspension arms17.9% vs 12.1%

Advised 2× as oftenRigid brake pipes16.2% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 81% more oftenExhaust system9.6% vs 5.3%Fix about £150

Advised 2× as oftenBrake performance9.1% vs 4.6%

Safety recalls

4 DVSA recalls for the Chevrolet Aveo

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2025/0364 Feb 2025Built 2011–2015Chevrolet UK Takata Drivers Airbag

On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.

Fix: Exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.

Recalled models: AVEO · 1 vehicles

R/2016/0753 May 2016Built 2011–2015Under vehicle rollover conditions fuel may leak

Incorrect fuel pump seals were provided to all markets as Aftersales (AS) service parts for the Subject Vehicles. There is a possibility that some of them were used for the replacement and/or repair. In the event that the incorrect Aftersales service parts were used for replacement and/or repair there may be a possibility of fuel leakage under vehicle rollover conditions.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace fuel pump seal

Recalled models: AVEO · 17 vehicles

R/2015/01019 Jan 2015Built 2010–2014Vehicle may move unintendedly when gears are engaged

On affected vehicles the engine may crank by itself and run for a short period when the ignition key has been left in the ignition barrel in �OFF� position. This is due to abnormal wear of key cylinder trigger. If in gear the vehicle may move unintentionally

Fix: Replace the ignition key cylinder on affected vehicles

Recalled models: AVEO · 459 vehicles

R/2012/09028 Aug 2012Built 2009–2011Braking efficiency may be affected

Incorrect type of brake fluid installed at production could cause internal corrosion of the ABS module. This corrosion can lead to a gel build up inside the module which may affect the closing motion of one of the valves. There will be no external loss of fluid or reduction in fluid level but it is possible the driver could feel excessive brake pedal travel. In some circumstances there may be reduced braking performance.

Fix: Inspection of the brake fluid using a scan tool. Drain and replace the fluid and replace the brake fluid reservoir cap (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Erase ''DOT 3'' text from the customers Owner's Manual (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Add information regarding the use of DOT 4 brake fluid.

Recalled models: AVEO · 38,876 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Chevrolet Aveo before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Chevrolet Aveo reliability

4 DVSA recalls for the Chevrolet Aveo

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