2006 Chevrolet Aveo Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
24 -26 City / 34 -35 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
103
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Becky B
It's perfect for the city and fits in any parking spot.
I love that it fits everywhere and fits me. It gets great gas mileage at a great price point. I do wish some of it were made a bit sturdier, such as the cup holders and the fabric on the doors that has pulled out a bit.
accountCircle Rachel P
It needs special tires ordered.
I love my car! It is basically a roller skate because of Its size but I like having a compact car. The only problem is sometimes I struggle with the a/c.
accountCircle Jackson F
It works great have out a lot of miles on it
The car works great we have driven it for 2 years. We have driving it from Minnesota to Oregon and have used it very often it has gone through a lot of ware and tare and still works great. The only downside is the non power windows but that makes it one less thing to break
accountCircle Vanessa A
My car is a blue four door sedan and is a manual.
It is a four door manual car, has over 200, 000 miles. Had it for almost 3 years and have not had a lot of problems with it. Have had to do repairs over the past few years but nothing too major. At the moment it needs to be aligned and change the brake pads but other than that the vehicle is driving well.
accountCircle Samantha H
Chevy Aveo 2006: an adorable 4 door with fair gas mileage.
I think that the Chevy Aveo has fantastic gas mileage and is very comfortable. It appears small on the outside but is rather spacious on the inside. The acceleration is a bit slow but it is not too much of a problem. So far I have not had many problems. The car has survived in Minnesota winter conditions and was able to drive on country roads. However, this car is not too great if you want to cart around a lot of people. Although the front seat is fairly roomy, the backseat is a bit tight.
accountCircle Ed N
I love the fact I can haul 200 lbs. Of horse feed in the hatchback.
I have a small car as I commute 50 miles 1 way 5 days a week. I get about 30 mpg which is relatively good for my budget. Because of the size of my car everything is within arms reach. Radio and climate buttons are easily accessible. I am not very tall but my car offers me plenty of legroom and height. Seats are comfortable.
accountCircle Melissa D
That it can be feel very small with 4 or 5 adults.
It is very reliable and dependable. I would like to be a little more roomie. It can feel very small when a lot of adults are in the car.
accountCircle Stephanie M
The silver color matches the duck tape I am putting on the rust spots!
This car has never let me down. It is made many trips around the u. S. Just this year I changed my own valve cover gasket; the only thing I have had to do to my silver bullet! Really love it. I wish it didn't have power locks though; I do not like bells and whistles.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Angela C
The car that breaks my bank and causes me daily stress
Every time I think I finally have it in good running condition something else breaks. Right now it is either the starter or battery. The engine starts humming very loudly if the car is on for too long. I had to have the driver's side window repaired because it stopped going down. The shocks are horrible! Does not drive well on anything that is not a flat surface. Bad for Midwestern winters! Everything is slowly falling apart on it. Including the body! I looked underneath and rusted parts fell down when I was trying to clean it! The door upholstery has been peeling. The horn stopped working. It does have a good size trunk and is great on gas. I hate this car. Because of the neverending struggles I will never buy another Chevy again!
accountCircle Chuck N
Little & cheap, I call it my jalopy.
Cheap car inside and out, would not recommend a Chevrolet. Cloth seats, cheap plastic all inside, gas is cheaper than most vehicles.
accountCircle Tina F
It has crappy tires. It was okay on but it did drive well for a small car.
Always had weird problems from the time I bought it, especially the tires. And the tires to replace were hard to find at the time and were expensive for what supposed to be a small inexpensive car.
accountCircle Joanne C
Don't ever buy a Chevy Aveo.
The only thing I like is that it's paid for. It's falling apart, a real POS
accountCircle Rose P
It is a great car for not a lot of money.
The AC does not work and I live in friggin texas. The check engine light comes on and off and I do not know if the engine really does not work or if it has an attitude. It really old.
accountCircle Angela N
It is a good starter car for the beginning driver.
Most of the outer trim on the car is plastic and breaks very easily. I went to open the door during the winter and the handle broke right off. It does get you from point a to point b with great gas mileage. The car's heating system works amazing during the winter. We own another vehicle and it does not get as warm as the aveo does.
accountCircle john s
Good car get me were I need to go save me on save me on gas
Get me where I need to go. Good gas mileage. Good car
accountCircle Genesis R
An interesting detail is that it smells good.
My vehicle is very small. Which is a good thing for me since I like smaller cars. It needs a tire alignment & new tires. The windshield wiper broke off I use a screwdriver to turn it on. It has good heat but needs air conditioning. The inside is in very good condition.

Chevrolet Aveo Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SVM
103 HP 31-31 MPG 5 Seats
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LS
103 HP 29-31 MPG 5 Seats
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LT
103 HP 29-31 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Reviews

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5 stars 27%
4 stars 47%
3 stars 18%
2 stars 5%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Melissa D on March 23, 2021
That it can be feel very small with 4 or 5 adults.
It is very reliable and dependable. I would like to be a little more roomie. It can feel very small when a lot of adults are in the car.
accountCircle Michael L on March 18, 2021
Excellent mpg and fair priced.
My vehicle is my favorite brand. Chevy. It is small and good on gas, and was cheap. I would buy the same vehicle in the future.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Cambria J.

It has a lot of trunk space to carry my mother's motorized scooter (though that comes apart). Low gas mileage. Easy to drive. Easy to get into. Easy to get out of. Good amount of cup holders (4). Good handling. Lots of passenger space.

likeFilled Isaiaah S.

Very lightweight vehicle, excellent on gas. Cruises nicely and well lifted from the ground. Handles nicely and smooth with a proficient suspension system. Personally I have not had any issues with this car, very durable. Great first car for any new driver.

likeFilled Emily Z.

Well it is small, cute, the compact size makes finding parking a little easier, decent gas mileage, 10-11 gal of gas for full tank, and love the hatchback and ease of taking the seats down, black color looks sleek.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Cambria J.

It has this weird thing where the electrical prevents the car from moving unless you release the brake. The handling is a little wide to drive. It rusts around the front logo a bit. Small driver space. The windows are manually rolled up and down.

dislikeFilled Isaiaah S.

It is a smaller vehicle so it can go easily missed. Does have a tad trouble starting up in cold weather. The gears and key holes do freeze and resist activating. You kind of have to fight with it. Not a lot of trunk space either and the interior wear and tear gets noticeable.

dislikeFilled Emily Z.

Things like brakes, rotors and calipers were replaced, sometimes too small for medium to bigger loads. You can pretty much forget transporting almost all furniture. There was a recall on the shifting I had to have fixed, horn went off randomly and couldn't be turned off even with turning my car on or off so I got that fixed. No car alarm, everything including windows except shifting is manual. So you need to bend over and reach to crank the windows closed...

Ranks #17 Small Cars by Owners

The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #17 of 22 other Small Cars.

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2006 Volkswagen GTI
5
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2006 Subaru Impreza
4.52
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2006 Chevrolet Aveo
3.9

Ranks #5 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo has a combined MPG of 38 which ranks it #5 of 22 other Small Cars.

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2006 Volkswagen Golf
44 MPG
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44 MPG
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2006 Chevrolet Aveo
35 MPG

Is The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo A Good Car?

Yes, the Chevrolet aveo ls is a good vehicle. It saves a lot of money on gas, even when carrying heavy loads in the trunk. It is also good on turns and handling as well. Mine came used, with faulty... Read More
Cambria J.
Yes it is nice. It is a nice small car and works great for a first car for a starting driver. It is not a complex car and it is easy to learn how to drive.
Cateline U.
It was purchased used 2 yrs ago. Has been a very reliable car for me and my teenage daughters. It has great gas mileage.
Angie W.
Yes for a small car, 4 cyl, has power windows and power sunroof, easy to drive and have been told by a mechanic it's easy to work on.
Cindy F.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo?

On mine, I would check and rewire a somewhat faulty electrical system. It stalls when parked after a long time, or when you are just starting up. Also, the horn is very hard to push.
Cambria J.
It is very reliable. As long as it is taken care of properly it will not give any issues. The only reason one may experience issues is if the car is not taken care of.
Cateline U.
I purchased my aveo used, 2 yrs ago for $400. There was a transmission fluid leak when we purchased it.
Angie W.
It wax reliable but I have had it for 7 years now and it has some issues with high mileage. Needs shocks\struts, wiper on driver side does not move. Seal on driver door leaks in heavy rain.
Tammy B.

Is The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo A Good Value?

We paid roughly $300 dollars a month on our aveo. I think it is a good value, due to its small size and roomy interior.
Cambria J.
I got the car for $400, because it was wrecked and I spent the money to fix it. I am not sure how much it is valued at but I feel like it is a reasonable price.
Cateline U.
I am not sure of blue book value. My husband paid 400 for it when previous owner was having mechanical issues with it.
Angie W.
I bought used for 7000 thought it was a good value at the time. Wish I could have bought it brand new but could not afford to buy new at that time.
Jessica M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Chevy Aveo speaker size?

Answer: The 2006 Chevy Aveo came from the factory in one of two formats, the hatchback version and the standard 4 door version. The speaker arrangement is dependent on which model You have. Both models have a pair of 4...

What type of antifreeze does my 2006 Chevy Aveo use?

Answer: Your 2006 Chevrolet Aveo uses either orange or yellow antifreeze, also known as "Dexcool". The important attribute here is that it's using the OAT technology. Personally, I just buy a gallon of Prestone 1...

What type of transmission fluid does the 2006 chevy aveo use?

Answer: The transmission fluid used in the 2006 Chevy Aveo will depend on whether You have an automatic or manual transmission. You should only use T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid in the Aveo with the automatic...
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Safety & Reliability

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