Chevrolet Aveo road tests and consumer car reviews

Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 2009

I have had my aveo for about 3 months now, so far so good for a basic cheap car. I find it good for long journeys especially on the motorway. It is slighty underpowered through the gears being a steady accelaration but it gets there. Could do with a bit more room in the back for longer adults. The rear seat folds right into the back of the front ones giving plenty of boot space. Overall I am pleased with the car for my needs.

Chevrolet Aveo 1.2 ls 2009

I have owned my Aveo for 10 days and hate it. I bought it feeling that no car could be this awful but the Aveo has to be the most uncomfortable car I have ever had the misfortune to drive. After 360 miles in the driving seat I could hardly walk and my back was in an agonising spasm which has taken 7 days to recover. I drive a variety of vehicles and can normally make myself comfortable in them all but the Aveo just does not have the basics right and this makes a poor driving position worse. The padding at the top of the driving seat digs painfully into my upper back although there is no issue with metal or similar sticking through the design/execution is poor. Below the shoulder padding is a hollow leaving the lower back and base of the spine unsupported. Resulting in the searing pain for some body types. I really cannot comment on the long term costs of ownership as I aim to dispose of the Aveo in very short order at large cost to my personal savings. IF you are tempted to buy an AVEO make sure you drive it for at least an hour, you owe it to your personal comfort and health.

Chevrolet Aveo Cruze 2011

I wouldn’t own a Chevy Aveo Cruze if I won one for free. I would immediately sell it. It’s a beautiful car, but how could the designers not notice that there are major blind spots? I do not like to not rely on my rear and side view mirrors but actually TURN MY HEAD and look out to the side to see if there is a car coming up on me. Forget it with the Cruze. You can’t see anything due to the metal divider between the doors. Very dangerous. I know I would side swipe someone for sure.

Chevrolet Aveo 1400 LT 2008

The front suspension has been replaced twice on both front, the back twice on one side and once on other. The clock replaced. The electic window module replaced. The clutch makes a noise when pulling away in 1st gear. The engine isn’t smooth. 25,000 miles. This has got to be the worst car I have ever had. Chevrolet engineered parts are pure rubbish and not fit for purpose. Never again an American car.

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.