2005 Chevrolet Aveo LS review from North America
"Very poor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There is a rattling in the steering column, door rest rattle, bushing on the control arm has gone out 4 times, A/C compressor went out at 50,000.
The key got stuck in the ignition and the car wouldn't go into park 60,000.
Front speakers sometime don't work at all.
Seat belts are fraying.
General comments?
You can hear a lot of engine noise and tire noise in the cabin.
I have never been able to find out if they even sell an Aveo with cruise control. This is not a long distance travel vehicle.
The only good feature about this car is its size. Easy to park, and easy to get in and out of traffic.
The motor is underpowered, and the interior is just to cheap for what I paid for it. You can nick the door panels just by hitting it with a clip board.
Paint job is terrible. I carefully set a clothes basket on the trunk and the paint scratched.
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| Thank goodness that I evidently got a good one |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder 1.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Villager |
| Date of Entry | 21st October, 2008 |