2011 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aveo years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. That ranks 7th out of 9 Aveo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (22 complaints, 29%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 77owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 29% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 19% | 71,990 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 14% | 53,170 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 14% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 10% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 9% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 8% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 8% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 6% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | 59,914 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 45,700 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 39,828 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Chevrolet Aveo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Prime wall tires 185/60/r14, pimewall tires ps830 185/60/r14 are separating from the seam
The passenger seat sensor is defective causing the passenger air bag to turn off making it dangerous for a passenger in case of accident
I have been to the shop so many times since i bought this car. The first time out of nowhere it started smoking white smoke and overheated the engine and come to find out the tubing in the car had exploded. Then got everything fixed and now still having the same problem with overheating and white…
Key gets locked in ignition. It wont turn or if it turns it does not come out.
Arrived at home put my car in park and my key was stuck in the ignition and unable to shut my car off. Had to pull fuse to the computer and disconnect negative side of battery. Took it to a shop they advised no communication with shifter. Shop drilled out my old ignition lock cylinder and replaced…
Other Chevrolet Aveo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Aveo | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 77 | 0 |
| 2010 Aveo | 66 | 1 |
| 2009 Aveo | 169 | 1 |
| 2008 Aveo | 163 | 1 |
| 2007 Aveo | 216 | 2 |
| 2006 Aveo | 189 | 1 |
| 2005 Aveo | 235 | 1 |
| 2004 Aveo | 206 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aveo model years, the 2011 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.