My review is of a yellow, 5-door hatchback Chevy Aveo. Purchased in early 2011; stopped functioning properly in the summer of 2015. The body seemed very sensitive and acquired a few dings and scratches easily. The paint was brighter on the sides than on top of the car. I believe it was due to sun damage. The interior seemed to be custom installed. It was a black cloth material. There was no seat belt in the middle back seat. I got regular scheduled maintenance performed on the vehicle. Eventually the steering wheel started shaking. When accelerating or braking, the car would jerk forward and slow; jerk forward and slow. I believe this is a problem with these models. Eventually it went away. The dashboard lights, one fog light, and the A/C went out after two years. The catalyst converter now has to be replaced and after all the money I've put into maintaining and fixing this car, I feel I'm going to purchase something else.

I bought the car used and it has been very reliable. I have had a few minor issues with the vehicle. There is a small oil leak coming from somewhere I can't quite figure out. An exhaust gasket blew. Also an issue with the suspension causing my tires to bald faster than normal. All in all, these issues were to be expected as the car aged. The trim is sleek and is relatively comfortable besides backseat leg room. Trunk space is adequate. Gas mileage is really what I love about this car. It gets over thirty miles to a gallon.

This vehicle has performed moderately well. However, there is a high cost of maintenance. The cost of replacement parts is higher than I expected. The rate of part failure is also higher than expected. Additionally, the engine is constructed in such a way that it is very difficult for me to perform many maintenance routines myself.