2006 Chevrolet Aveo Consumer Reviews

Good ,But Not GREAT.

Written by: FlaBear on 09/30/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car at the height of the high gas prices. Expected HUGE gas savings. BUT I have never gotten better than 18mpg in the city,and that is driving no 'pedal to the metal' ever. 'Fun driving' drops it even more. I got better mileage in the truck I traded in for this car. Mechanically it is solid. But trim pieces fade fast,paint is easily scratched,hatch release lever has broken 10 times! All 'fixed' under warranty. But now warranty is gone,and minor things are wearing fast. Nothing major,yet. Kind of fun to drive. Easy to add options that 99% other Aveos don't have. Like FACTORY side molding, tint,aftermarket wheel covers,and graphics kits. Easy to park,and lots of storage in the HB.

Favorite Features

Tilt steering wheel,split/flat folding rear seating,firm seats,rear hatch wiper,high drivers seating provides a clear view of the road,pretty fast from a dead stop,but not a lot of power unless you push it hard.

Suggested Improvements

Better REAL mpg,longer bumper to bumper warranty,better/thicker paint,scratches VERY easily,larger brakes,braking distance is far without ABS,closer transmission shifts on the automatic models.

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Dont buy this junk.

Written by: jerseyjoe on 08/14/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I guess the old saying is you get what you pay for. Well in 2007 I bought a 2006 aveo with 16, ooo miles on it and its been in the shop every few months for one thing or another. 1st thing was bad a/c compressor. 2nd thing was faulty computer-and now that the 3 year warranty is up and the vehicle only having 27,000 miles the freeze plug went on it causing the car to over heat blowing the head gasket, so I have a 3 year old car with 27,000 miles that needs a new engine, this car is not reliable or safe. Do yourself a favor and dont but this car. Its imported junk with a Chevy emblem on it. No Wonder gm went bankrupt.

Favorite Features

trunk and interior space.

Suggested Improvements

the whole car needs improvements from power train to body design.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Falling apart

Written by: tnkgrl on 07/28/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

My car just started having problems. It is falling apart. I loved it until now. ABS cab and the throttle actuator control module went out in two months apart from each other. 46000 miles.

Favorite Features

throttle actuator control module and ABS cab

Suggested Improvements

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It "sips" the gas

Written by: Avalon1 on 05/15/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased the car as a rental return not expecting too much for an econo-box. I have been pleasantly surprised. On a trip to sf (253 mile) we got 41 mi to the gallon. The pick-up is zippy and have had no problems in two years. There have been some minor electrical glitches, but no worse than any other car. Get real, this is a cheap car, take what you get. If it is a lemon make some noise. Americans all want a Mercedes for escort price.

Favorite Features

Interior roomy Nice pick up great MPG Good visibility,AC good

Suggested Improvements

Better handling in the wind. Improved electrical

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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I've had good luck

Written by: amylou on 05/04/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Aveo Special Value 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Paid $9000 for the bare bones 2006 sedan and for the price, I'm happy with it and plan on driving it until it dies. No problems with engine, tranny, electrical, etc. Gear transition chunky, does not improve. I'm lax with regular maintenance and simply don't care about image , so combined with the iffy craftsmanship minor things are always breaking and falling off, too expensive to fix. But I have always LOVED the shape of it, no one wants to steal my little inconspicuous crank-window value model. Needed bushings early on and the shocks/struts have degraded to a Lincoln Continental rolling sort of ride. Unstable in wind on highway. Good for short commute, would buy again for the TRUNK!

Favorite Features

HUGE trunk, cute from behind, mileage, reliable, nice stying inside, large side mirrors, rear view less obstructed than the hatchback, eyeglasses holder seems trivial but very useful, narrow to fit between rude SUV parkers, brakes worked great when it counts and stop on a dime with good control.

Suggested Improvements

better quality gadgets and gizmos, more stability in wind, wheel covers scratch easily, if you live on a bumpy road the suspension suffers and bushings go bad, has a well known problem with gear transition that makes shifting a 2-motion event and this never got better, I just got used to it.

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Driver's view

Written by: sailor3 on 04/09/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have been extremely happy with this vehicle. I have made two trips from Frederick Maryland to Florida. On one trip I drove across Interstate 75 at 75 mph on that trip I averaged 35 mpg. I drove to North Carolina and averaged 32 mpg. These are actual driving figures not EPA fudged figures. In city driving my average mile is 25 mpg. My only complaint is with the Cruise Control set up. Having the button under the switch that must be pressed to use the on off switch on the top of the steering wheel is a stupid design.

Favorite Features

The adjustable height of the drivers seat and the intermittent wipers.

Suggested Improvements

Either move the switch that has to be closed to use the activation switch on the steering wheel to a better location or eliminate it altogether, possibly combine its function with the on off switch.

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The Worst Car Ever

Written by: Erin on 03/13/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Ever since I bought this car, it has been in the shop over and over again. I have had transmission problems, wiring problems, engine problems....you name it. And, for some of the issues, I had to take it in two, three, or four times before they could find the problem. For instance, I was driving around with a bad throttle body for 2.5 years before they found the problem. And, I took it in because a lot of my lights were not working, and there was a wiring problem. After 3 visits, the wiring is still not correct, but they say it is. When I took it in bc of the wiring, they realized my gearshift was bad, and they had to replace it. This is a warning to everybody out there, do not buy an Aveo.

Favorite Features

Roomy Interior...yeah, I think that's it.

Suggested Improvements

The biggest thing is to fix the wiring problem. I am not the only person who has had this issue. There are so many things, and this thing won't give me room to say it all.... My only suggestion is to just recall the piece of junk you call a car.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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CUTEST FLOWER POWER CAR!!

Written by: AILEEN on 03/02/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

So far I have driven my car to Philly, New Jersey,way upstate NY and love it. I don't get great gas mileage :( but it's zippy for a manual and comfortable to drive. Its yellow & I recently put a big cool purple flower on the hood and I hope to start a new trend to replace the Volkswagen bug..haha MY CAR IS CUTER!!!

Favorite Features

very easy manual transmission, shifting and getting into traffic is a breeze, speedy pick up,parking is easy and the sunroof is great

Suggested Improvements

Blowing all over the road on a windy day & having to grip the steering wheel to keep the car going straight,speakers are not loud enough. Even the smallest dip or pothole cost me 130.00 for another tire I have replaced my front tires 4x!! Awful in the snow got stuck on a 4"pile of snow!!!!

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Great Little Car for Short Cash

Written by: moremileage on 02/21/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car in 01/07 with 19,000 miles on it. I love the car, it is great for my trips to work, and for short jaunts around town. It's not a Deville, but it sure is what it supposed to be! Small, and economical!

Favorite Features

Moonroof that opens like an expensive car! Seats are comfortable with plenty of headroom. Large trunk.

Suggested Improvements

Improved gas mileage. I only get about 25mpg combined.

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If you like walking...

Written by: Agent on 11/30/2008

Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This car broke down 4 times in the first 6 months I owned it. 3 breakdowns were a result of the computer and the other 1 was due to the shifter housing. Also, the tires only lasted for about 28k before they needed to be replaced. This car is terrible in high winds and also has problems in the rain, snow, and ice. I was so disappointed that I considered hiring a lawyer to go after the dealership. Also, the gas mileage is seriously overstated. If the initial cost is your only consideration then buy an Aveo.

Favorite Features

Good acceleration. Also, it has more interior room than you might think.

Suggested Improvements

Build a more reliable car. Cheap materials don't cut it in the 21st century auto market.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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