2011 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 3 Aveo years
The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo has a complaint index of 100, the highest among the 3 model years with data, ranking worst-first at #1. Owners reported 77 complaints, mostly engine issues (43%), with 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 death, but NHTSA lists no recalls for this year.
- Complaints
- 77
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 26 city / 33.5 hwy
Top 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine33 (43%)
- Electrical System16 (21%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (14%)
- Other8 (10%)
- Airbags7 (9%)
- Brakes7 (9%)
- Fuel System6 (8%)
- Steering6 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (8%)
- Structure & Body3 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report tie rod failures at speed that cause a front tire to separate from the vehicle and lead to loss of control.
- A wheel bearing failure has caused an entire wheel to come off while driving, damaging the front end and rear bumper.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in low-speed and high-speed crashes, including one involving critical injury.
- Brake pedals reportedly traveled to the floor with a spongy feel, with owners saying the master cylinder was replaced but the problem returned.
- Engine and transmission issues include hard-to-move gear shifters, an illuminated 'hold' light, and unexpected acceleration dragging.
- One owner reported a sulfur smell from the air vents along with a burning smell and brake pedal traveling to the floor while parking.
2011 Chevrolet Aveo recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2011 Chevrolet Aveo fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 33.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,275
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Aveo years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
- Among the 3 Aveo model years with data, 2011 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst-first at #1, with 77 complaints logged, most tied to the engine.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem area is the Engine, accounting for 43% of complaints (33 of 77), followed by Electrical System at 21% and Transmission & Powertrain at 14%.
- Does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, though 77 owner complaints have been filed, including reports of crashes, a fire, and a death.
- At what mileage do 2011 Aveo problems tend to occur?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints for the 2011 Aveo is 56,321.5 miles, though engine complaints show a median of 45,000 miles.