Chevrolet AVEO road tests and consumer car reviews

Chevrolet Aveo 2008

We have had this car since July 2008 and find it really good apart from one major safety problem - the drivers side door mirror is not convex and this means there is a very bad blind spot; you can not see a car or motorbike if it is closer than three metres behind the back of of the Aveo. It’s at its worse when the drivers seat is further forward. The dealer is trying to sort the problem out but is not having a lot of luck. Has anyone else had this problem?

Responses to this review

Yes, I agree about the mirror. I even missed a 30 FT truck in the blind spot today! I've had a hire car for a day. It's very good for what I presume to be a cheap car, but it's a bit tinny and has a weak engine when compared with dearer marques. Pedals seem poorly positioned, but handling is very good - Phil Mason from Yorkshire

I have the problem with plain glass on the Aveo i have bought. Can anyone tell me if the dealer is obliged to replace it with convex glass? The manual says both door mirrors are convex. I have bought it from new - Terence Ginder from Warwickshire

Chevrolet Aveo 1.2s 2008

I have owned this car for a month or so. It represented excellent value for money. It is very well equipped for a base model [4 speaker CD stereo!!!], 4 air bags, 3 year warranty, 3 [yes 3] year AA roadside assistance. I paid an extra £199 for 3 years servicing. I love the car, it’s well built and roomy for a small car, it’s very, very good on petrol. The engine is a well tried Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 which are very reliable; its nippy in town and OK on the motorway. Great value motoring. Nobody could touch the deal Chevy gave me on this car.