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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Chevrolet Aveo vs Pontiac G6

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Chevrolet Aveo

Total complaints
1,321
Avg per model year
165
Recall campaigns (all years)
4
Most complained year
2005 (235)
Top problems: Electrical System, Air Bags, Engine and Engine Cooling

Pontiac G6

Total complaints
5,879
Avg per model year
980
Recall campaigns (all years)
10
Most complained year
2006 (1,909)
Top problems: Steering, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting

Complaints by model year

YearChevrolet AveoPontiac G6
201066272
2009169710
20081631,078
20072161,231
20061891,909
2005235679
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.