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Chevrolet Aveo VIN Check

NHTSA holds 1,050 owner complaints on the Chevrolet Aveo from 295 production runs; the worst run has 13, the typical one 3.6.

NHTSA complaint records · 1,050 complaints · 295 runs · 2004–2011 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Aveo run is KL1TD56647B (2007 builds) with 13 complaints, 3.6× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 23% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 4.9 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Aveo model years 2004–2010.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chevrolet Aveo has 295 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 5% of every Aveo complaint on file.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Aveo — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KL1TD56647B••••••20071312
KL1TD66E39B••••••200911——
KL1TD52675B••••••200511——
KL1TD66697B••••••20071121
KL1TD56656B••••••20061111
KL1TD566X6B••••••20061012
KL1TD66647B••••••20071011
KL1TD56658B••••••2008102—
KL1TD66666B••••••20069—1
KL1TD52694B••••••2004941
KL1TD62675B••••••20059——
KL1TG66646B••••••20069——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 283 Aveo runs has 9 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chevrolet Aveo the gap between build years is 2.3×: a 2007 car draws 4.9 complaints per run, a 2011 one 2.1.

FIG.02·Chevrolet Aveo — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20112.159286
20102.353235
20093.21344212
20083.61393914
20074.91813717
20063.81514011
20053.71784817
20043.41554519
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2007 at 4.9 complaints per run; lightest is 2011 at 2.1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 23% of everything Chevrolet Aveo owners report: Electrical System, 270 of 1,050 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Aveo — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System270838
Air Bags226687
Engine And Engine Cooling15214
Exterior Lighting145222
Engine139410
Power Train914—
Vehicle Speed Control758—
Service Brakes6191
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Chevrolet Aveo; the 4 below cover build years 2004 to 2010. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Aveo — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
14V261000Exterior Lighting:headlights2004–2008
14V460000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid2009–2010
06V398000Fuel System, Gasoline2007
04V407000Seat Belts:rear/other2004
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

14V261000 was opened in 2014 on cars built from 2004: 10 years on the road before the recall.

The Aveo against its rivals

The Aveo draws 3.6 complaints per production run; the Saturn Astra 3.9. That is the lowest rate of the 2.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Aveo VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Chevrolet Aveo1,0502953.69.6%
Saturn Astra146373.92.7%
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 1,050 reports on the Chevrolet Aveo, 9.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Chevrolet Aveo — complaint severity
OutcomeChevrolet AveoAll vehicles
Complaints filed1,0501,116,631
Involved a crash101 (9.6%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire65 (6.2%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported9258,047
Deaths reported42,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 66% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Chevrolet Aveo share of that is 1,050 complaints over 295 runs, 0.09% of everything on record.

Everything on the Chevrolet Aveo
Recalls14 campaignsFuel economy30 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems1,322 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space12 cu ftUsed prices226 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2004–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Chevrolet Aveo VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,050 NHTSA complaints from 295 Aveo runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Aveo production run has the most complaints?

KL1TD56647B, a 2007 build, with 13 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Aveo run has 3.6.

Which Aveo years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 4.9 complaints per run and 2011 lightest at 2.1.

Does the Aveo get more complaints than the Saturn Astra?

No: 3.6 complaints per production run for the Aveo against 3.9 for the Saturn Astra.

How many Aveo complaints involve a crash?

9.6% of 1,050 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 65 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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