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2006 Chevrolet Aveo power train problems

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo8% of all complaints for this model year.

16
Power Train complaints
8%
share of all complaints
36,492 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that radiator fluid mixed with the transmission fluid. As a result, the transmission hesitated when the contact attempted to switch gears and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to community chevrolet…

    filed Jun 17, 2019

  • My key was stuck in the ignition between the "accessory" setting and having the car running. I googled the problem; recommended fix was to remove fuse for radio, so I did. I was able to remove keys from ignition but when I was ready to leave again I could not shift out of 'park.' I put the radio…

    filed Apr 10, 2015

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…

    24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
All 2006 Chevrolet Aveo TSBs →

Power Train problems in other Aveo years

YearReportsShare
2011 Aveo1114%
2010 Aveo914%
2009 Aveo148%
2008 Aveo159%
2007 Aveo146%
2005 Aveo188%
2004 Aveo189%
Aveo power train problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.