Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 Aveo.
The 2012 Chevrolet Aveo marks the lowest point in the model's complaint history across its 2004–2012 run, logging just a single owner complaint — a dramatic drop from the 235 complaints recorded in 2005, the model's worst year. Zero recalls accompany this final model year, and the top complaint areas spanning the Aveo's history — Electrical System, Air Bags, and Engine — are essentially silent here. For researchers, this positions the 2012 as the most reliability-favorable year in the Aveo's tracked lifespan, offering the strongest ownership proposition within the model's generation.
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 2LT 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4 | 11.80 sec | 16.00 sec | 106 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | LT Sedan 1.6L I-4 | 10.80 sec | 18.10 sec | 103 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | LT Sedan 1.6L I-4 | 11.80 sec | 18.60 sec | 103 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | LS 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4 | 10.20 sec | 17.40 sec | 103 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | LS 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4 | 10.20 sec | 17.60 sec | 103 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | LS Sedan 1.6L I-4 | 10.40 sec | 17.90 sec | 103 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | LS 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4 | 10.90 sec | 17.56 sec | 103 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Across the Aveo generation, federal complaints trended sharply downward from a peak of 235 in 2005 to a low of just 1 in the 2012 model year, while recalls dropped to zero for both 2011 and 2012. Sitting at the absolute bottom of this declining arc, the 2012 model reflects the maturity of the platform, benefiting from the drastic reduction in reported issues and an absence of federal investigations or recalls. The sole 2012 complaint encompasses the electrical system, air bags, and engine, though the data does not specify a root cause, and there are zero reported crash or fire incidents. Furthermore, while Technical Service Bulletins dropped from a high of 1,078 in 2011 to 358 in 2012, this decline typically indicates the resolution of known issues as the generation concludes. As the most statistically stable year in the federal record, the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo stands as a strong, low-risk used buy compared to its more problematic earlier siblings.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 358 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-NA-158 | 2023-06-14 | Equipment | This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process. |
| 23-NA-103 | 2023-06-08 | Equipment | This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various… |
| 04-07-30-013E | 2023-06-07 | Power Train | This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic… |
| 02-00-89-002V | 2023-06-01 | Equipment | This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to… |
| 08-07-30-026H | 2023-05-30 | Power Train | This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.