2012 Chevrolet Aveo Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo lists an unusual trim set for the model, Base, Comfort and Elegance, on the familiar four-door sedan body, with the 1.6L DOHC inline-four of 98 cubic inches, naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled, doing the work in all three. Equipment level changes what is fitted, not how it is serviced, so the engine, transaxle, brake and suspension procedures apply across the lineup and the wiring diagrams identify the circuits each trim carries.

Engines covered

• 1.6L inline-four (98 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• Comfort
• Elegance

Known issues on the 2012 Aveo. A single owner complaint has been recorded for this model year, and it concerns the electrical system. That is a part of the car the manual treats in detail: wiring diagrams show the circuits, connectors, grounds and splices as installed, and the diagnostic sections work from symptom to cause with voltage and resistance checks specified at each step. Beyond that, engine, transaxle, brake, steering, suspension and body coverage supplies the procedures, specifications and torque values for routine service and repair alike.