Brake complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
My car has had multiple issue within the 8 months is have had it. My car has 68900 miles on it and is a 2011. My car was in the shop for a total of two months because, my breaks stopped working on the interstate, it was running hot, my acceleration ( pickup speed) will not work properly. My car is always drifting to the left when I do drive. My check oil light came on, took it to the dealership and had a full tank of oil. They told me again nothing was wrong. A large amount of liquid comes out my car after parking it, assuming it is from my A/C but its more then usual. My A/C does not get cold all the time, its pretty hot. …
Nothing but problems with the braking system. It has been in twice to be serviced. We stated that the brakes didn't function correctly and the pedal was spongy and would go all the way to the floor without stopping the vehicle. The 1st time they changed the master cylinder. The second time she went in with same complaint and they looked at it and told her the brakes were working fine. This finally resulted in an accident where she went through an intersection/red light and hit another car, and her air bags deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. While backing out of a parking space in reverse, the brake pedal traveled all the way down to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
1st incident--due to the failure of the "clutch master cylinder"(leaking) its hard to make the gear shift(manual).dealer fixed it. 2nd incident--"check engine light "came on (mileage-3909)-- software need update.dealer fixed it. 3rd incident-- rattling noise from the door back of the driver side.(mileage--6858). It was loose window channel. Dealer replace the parts. 4th incident--"check engine light" came on again (mileage-8882).oxygen sensor failured.dealer replaced the parts. 5th incident-- "brake light "come and go(mileage--9449). Due to brake master cylinder leaking and at the same time the dealer also found the clutch master cylinder leaking too,now the same parts failed twice within months.I would like you to look into these incident to verify is this car model have the trend in failure of these parts which really concerned me on safety issues,specially the "clutch master …
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning, which caused the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. In addition, the contact's vehicle continued to accelerate and caused another vehicle to crash into the front driver side. The contact sustained head and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The passenger sustained head and hand injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the impound lot and back to the contact's residence. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v46000 (services brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began to shake. Also, the vehicle failed to brake which resulted in a crash with another vehicle. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but there was no diagnosis. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14V460000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,899.
In March of last year I purchased a used Chevrolet Aveo from auto nation Chevrolet in sugar Land, tx (hwy. 6). I have been comfortable in my car up until 2 1/2 weeks ago when I had to have my car repaired at classic Chevrolet in sugar Land, tx on April 21,2014. My brake shift sensor had to be replaced, my brake switch, and my clock. The problems with my shift caused my brake lights not to work and I did not know they were not working until I had a conversation with someone at pep boys. No one blew their horn or anything to let me know my brake lights were out. I knew something was wrong when my gear would not come out of park and I had to engage the shift release button. Yesterday May 6, 2014 I arrived at work and I wanted to drop some items off at my classroom therefore I was going to park close to the door. I braked and went to or my car in park but was unable to do so. …
Tl contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminates occasionally when a passenger is seated in the passenger seat. The failure only occurs when the occupant weighs between 110 to 145 pounds, and has been occurring since May 15, 2008. The vehicle has been taken to the repair shop three times regarding the air bag light. She stated that no shop has been able to give her a diagnosis or explanation for the air bag light failure. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because the vehicle is lightweight. She also feels that the air bag should never be deactivated. The current mileage was 2,200 and failure mileage was 35. The consumer stated when she applied the brakes, the vehicle continued to move. After a few seconds. The brake would function and the vehicle would stop. Updated
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, affecting the closing motion of the valves.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge, in any vehicle that did not have its module replaced under a previous customer satisfaction campaign.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Aveo years have brake problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (15), 2005 (12), 2004 (10), 2006 (10) and 2008 (7) model years. Brake complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Aveo brake problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 14V-460 (fluid, Jul 29, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Aveo brake problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 45,000 miles; 54% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (6 mentions), followed by the pedals and linkages (2).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.