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Used 2008 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

What a rip off

steffie26, 05/25/2011
2008 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful

I bought this car in 2008 when the gas prices first began to rise based on the 24-28 in the city and 36-38 on the highway. So far its barely 20 in the city and 26 on the highways. Every time I take it in the dealership tells me no error codes register on the computer, everything is fine. I had to replace the tires an odd size at 7500 miles. I had had to replace the front end rods and they are squeaking again. The interior is wearing off and the drivers side door handle has snapped off and the back passengers side is ready also. My daughter bought an Aveo hatchback at the same time and has had hers in for acceleration problems 3 times and her passenger side air bags don't register. Lemon

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2.88 out of 5 stars

At first this was a great car...

Ashley , 05/18/2009
2008 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I absolutely loved this car at first. It was the first car I had ever bought in which I picked it out and everything. It was the perfect color-- blue my favorite! And great gas mileage, I got 35 mpgs which was great for commuting to school... But within 5 days I had to take it back to the dealer for the sensors coming on and the gas gauge not working. I also have had two problems with the "shift-lock release" first the solenoid was replaced then, last week, the whole shifting column! I have had the car less than a year! Before this, I owned a Toyota and a Ford and I was never disappointed and now I know I never should have gotten a Chevy aveo.

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2 out of 5 stars

Think they dropped it in the ocean....

wheiney, 04/13/2011
2008 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Purchased my Chevy Aveo LT w/ every option (leather, sunroof, etc) and I have had more problems with this car than all my other cars combined in my life. *Chrome Trim pitting and rusting (replaced 3x) *Rear trunk lock cylinder rusting (replaced 3X) *Decklid had to be repainted and fixed due to rust coming through by the license plate (GM said it was a rockchip...really on the back of the car?) * Both rear door hinges had to be replaced * Whole shifter replaced. *Half of the exhaust rusted off and had to be replaced *O2 sensor went out yet never tripped SES light, but was bad enough to cause idling and driving surging. 5 other problems but out of room. All this by 22,000 Miles!

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1.25 out of 5 stars

Worst car I have ever owned

Ane, 10/24/2009
2008 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

This car reminds me of a slow horse. I probably would have been better off buying a horse! It has very poor pick up. It is very uncomfortable. Can't drive more than 30 miles without a backache or knees killing you. I put more gas in this car than I did in my van and NO I DON'T DRIVE MORE! I have to stop for gas alot more though. I hate this car. DO NOT BUY ONE unless you are looking for a car for the new driver in your house for school and a part time job. Overpriced for the quality. Oh and did I say how much I hate this car? The intermittent wipers are too fast! Good God

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5 out of 5 stars

From a very satisfied purchaser

Aveo LS, 08/14/2008
2008 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Aveo in Sept 2007 when I traded in my 2005 Cobolt. Have driven 11,00+ miles in all road conditions, weather conditions, both highway and city. I couldn't be more pleased with the way it handles, reliability, gas mileage and appearance. I have received numerous compliments on it. I can't understand why I don't see more of them on the road and why they are advertised very little. I would recommend this car to anybody and in fact have done so.

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