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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KL1TD56616B••••••2006 Chevrolet AVEO
That is about average for the 2006 Chevrolet AVEO — 4 complaints per build across 40 builds.
6on this build
151on the model
40builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Power Train 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2014
My chevrolet aveo 2006 automobile has several issues that need to be addressed immediately. My car has issues with shifting and it suddenly speeds up for unknown reasons. My check engine light comes on all of the time. I tighten the gas cap as the manual states and it remains…
StructureDec 2012
Went to lock driver side door and inside lock would not push down and found outside lock had fallen inside the door panel. Online research indicates this is a very common problem on aveos due to defective plastic parts and dealerships seem to be charging very high amount to…
SuspensionNov 2012
2006 chevy aveo - issue rear axle beam bushings failed at 65,000 miles. The failure allows the rear axle to have up to an inch of travel left to right. As you go down the road you can feel the back of the car shifting as you hit bumps in the road or simply by taking an exit…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2012
This car has a defective throttle body and iac(idle control assembly) .I have to try to crank it 7-8 time before it will stay running.I am physically disabled and on a fixed income ,they told me that it will cost $1000 to $1500 to fix this car which there is no way I can pay…
Air BagsJun 2010
I have a chevy aveo 2006 and the airbag light for the driver is on, that means it has an issue. For almost 7 weeks the gm dealer is trying to fix it without any results. They gave me the car back a couple times but the problem was not fixed. I had a similar issue with this car…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KL1TD56616B586089 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.