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2006 Chevrolet Aveo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Aveo.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo appears as a passenger‑car that carries a 4.0‑quart oil capacity and requires 5W‑30 API‑rated oil. Owner‑complaint records from 2004 to 2012 show a total of 189 grievances, with the highest annual count of 235 recorded in 2005 and a low of only one complaint in 2012. A single recall was filed, and the most frequent complaint category involved the air‑bag system. Consequently, the 2006 iteration sits near the upper end of the complaint curve, reflecting a period of relatively higher reported issues within the model’s overall history.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/60R14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5-J; 6-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731175
Engine air filter25199248
Spark plug96130723
Battery88866261
Front wiper blades96898048 alt 96898049
Serpentine belt96183108
Thermostat96143112 alt 96407677
Cabin air filter96962173

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length152.8 in
Overall width65.7 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase97.6 in
Curb weight2348 lb
Track (front / rear)57.1 / 55.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Aveo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.2–11.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.20 sec — 2004 LS 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007LT Sedan 1.6L I-410.80 sec18.10 sec103 hpFWD
2007LT Sedan 1.6L I-411.80 sec18.60 sec103 hpFWD
2004LS 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-410.20 sec17.40 sec103 hpFWD
2004LS 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-410.20 sec17.60 sec103 hpFWD
2004LS Sedan 1.6L I-410.40 sec17.90 sec103 hpFWD
2004LS 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-410.90 sec17.56 sec103 hpFWD
20095 2LT 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-411.80 sec16.00 sec106 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 qt
Manual Transmission FluidSynthetic · 75W-85 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.5-4.0
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts81 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerWoojin
Spark Plug TypeBKR6E-11
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type150
Oil Capacity6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test17-23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature189-216 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum62 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)55-62
RPM45-59 @ Idle rpm
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure35 psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 10 inch ROTOR / WITH 9 inch ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle70 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.020
Brake ApplicationWITH 10 inch ROTOR / WITH 9 inch ROTOR
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
170 ft. lbs., step2: 30 degrees, step 3: 1570 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
118 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
260 degrees60 degrees
360 degrees60 degrees
460 degrees60 degrees
510

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · PCV System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEVAP Purge Control Solenoid (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)
Every 90,000 miEngine Oil Pan Drain Plug Gasket (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo shows a decline in complaints compared with the previous year (189 versus 235 in 2005) and maintains a single recall, the same as 2005, indicating a relatively stable safety record. Its complaint count is higher than 2004’s 206 but lower than 2007’s 216, positioning it near the mid‑range of the generation’s complaint trend. The 2006 model’s top complaint areas—Air Bags (46), Electrical System (25), Electrical System, Exterior Lighting (17), and Exterior Lighting (14)—highlight the most frequent issues, while the year’s crash (13) and fire (16) complaints remain modest. Compared to 2008, which has fewer complaints (163) and a single recall, 2006 still performs better than 2005 but not as well as later years. Given the data, 2006 is a decent year to buy, but prospective buyers should be aware of the recurring electrical and lighting complaints that appear in the top complaint list.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
657
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
189
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 16 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 189 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags46
Electrical System25
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting17
Exterior Lighting14
Engine & Engine Cooling9
Power Train7
Suspension7
Vehicle Speed Control5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V261000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 19/05/2014

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 657 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP5601C2025-07-18Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
02-00-89-002X2024-09-09Unknown Or OtherThis service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 Aveo take?

4.0 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 Aveo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.