Who builds the Chevy Aveo?
The Chevy Aveo is built by General Motors, primarily through its South Korean subsidiary GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (now GM Korea).
Beyond the core factory in South Korea, GM used regional assembly to meet demand for different markets, and the Aveo’s production spanned two generations until it was largely replaced by the Chevrolet Sonic in most markets.
Origins and the main producer
The Aveo traces its roots to the Daewoo Kalos platform. After GM acquired Daewoo Motor Group in 2002, GM Daewoo Auto & Technology developed and produced the Aveo for global markets under the Chevrolet badge. The primary manufacturing site for the original model was GM Daewoo's Gunsan plant in South Korea.
Global production footprint
To supply Europe, North America, and Latin America, GM used regional assembly operations under the Chevrolet brand, sometimes with CKD kits or local production in GM's regional plants. This approach allowed the Aveo to be sold in many markets despite the complex global supply chain.
- Core production: GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Korea) in South Korea, notably at the Gunsan plant, for the global Aveo platform Kalos.
- Regional adaptations: Local assembly in some markets to serve regional demand, following GM's global manufacturing strategy of sharing platforms and parts across the Chevrolet lineup.
- Lifecycle: The Aveo spanned multiple years and generations before being largely replaced by the Chevrolet Sonic in most markets.
Key production points and practices:
In short, GM Daewoo (GM Korea) served as the principal builder of the Aveo, with regional assembly used to reach customers worldwide.
Generations and replacement
Lifecycle overview
The Aveo nameplate ran across two generations before most markets shifted to the Chevrolet Sonic as the subcompact offering. The Sonic was introduced around the 2012 model year, marking the end of the Aveo’s prominence in many regions.
Summary
Answer: The Chevy Aveo was built primarily by General Motors through GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (now GM Korea) in South Korea, with occasional regional assembly to meet market demand. It originated from the Daewoo Kalos and was ultimately supplanted by the Chevrolet Sonic in many markets.
