2004 Chevrolet Aveo Reviews - Page 9 of 15

City gas mileage is terrible. With the AC running, mileage fluctuates between 15 and 20 MPG. I expected a car this size to get much better mileage. Highway driving is marginally better, but still off the mark from what I expected. I doubt that it's my driving style, I get comparable mileage under identical conditions in my 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L.

Interior dome light has burned out 3x since the car was purchased.

Warning buzzer (doors, keys, lights) went out almost immediately.

Does not respond well when braking. Seems to think about stopping.

Seats are hard.

Serious road noise.

Cavernous interior room.

Sub compact. Performance is adequate - neither impressive nor unimpressive. Responsive enough to get into freeway traffic, but lacks any sort of neck snapping acceleration.

MSRP is high for what the car offers.

Teeth on timing belt torn damaged valves on engine at 61000 miles.

Economy car not many positives.

Nothing.

I've just recently bought a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo 5-Door (Hatchback) in white.

The first thing I noticed when I got into the vehicle at the car lot was how roomy inside it was.

The Chevy Aveo does look like it would be small and uncomfortable from the outside view, but in reality it's roomier than most vehicles I've been in and the seats are extremely comfortable.

The Aveo has excellent handling.

Since it is bigger than my old car (Nissan NX 1600), I figured it would be harder to steer in places and drive around on curvy roads and sharp turns, but it is exactly the opposite. The Aveo far out stands in handling than my Nissan did.

Although there are more good points than bad, I'm not getting the expected gas mileage. I fill up every few days or so. $25 dollars fills it up, but it definitely goes quick.

As performance goes, the acceleration isn't much to boast about. The engine is very quiet. The drive is smooth.

This car is solid.

I recommend this car to anybody who wants an affordable economy car with all the perks of an expensive car.

AM side of the radio started buzzing, at 5,000 miles when stepping on the gas.

Air intake tube shattered at -55F on a long trip (my fault on that one).

PCV valve froze up, same trip, puking oil all over the engine.

I love the 5 speed transmission.

However in extreme cold, the hydraulic clutch really acts up.

The interior is very roomy and simple.

I wish it had cruise control.

Grrreeeaaatt heater!