2011 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Recalls & Reliability
112 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 31/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 55,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2011 sits among all Aveo years
What owners report
“This aveo has only 7,552 miles and when accelerated to pull out it has no power.when you do get out in road it only goes 15-20 mpg even when acceleration is to the floor.i had to pull over to the side of road-turned it off and restarted then drove it about 2 miles and it did it again-very…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 Aveo
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 94 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 56,322 miles. Half of those reports fall between 37,000 and 76,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo.
Technical service bulletins
1,077 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo drew 112 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 31/100, scored against the model's worst year (2005).
What are the most common 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems?
The top reported problems for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo are engine (28 complaints), electrical (16), and transmission & drivetrain (11).
At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems show up?
Owners most often report 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems around 56,322 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 37,000 and 76,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.