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.

I have a 2005 Chevy Aveo hatchback and it has made me want another Aveo in the future. Although it is a compact car it is quite spacious inside. The back seats fold down so that this small car is able to carry rather large items in the back. I also like that its small size makes it good on gas mileage. It typically gets 20-30 miles per gallon, which is pretty good for how old the car is. The small size also makes it easy to park and navigate tight roads. What I do not like about the car is the aluminum wheels which have become very porous and allow air to seep out of the tires. I had to invest in my own air pump because the tires need refilled weekly. Another negative point about the car is the gas cap door. It has a latch that you need to open it with from the driver seat. The latch pulls a plastic piece that unlocks the gas door. This plastic piece recently broke off of my car and now the gas door can no longer lock into place. It doesn't seem easy to replace either. Other than those few cons, the car has been a great investment and a reliable vehicle.