How common are electrical system complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?

NHTSA shows 16 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Aveo, which is 21% of the 77 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2011 Aveo.

At what mileage do electrical failures tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Aveo is 68,000 miles.

Did any electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 fire report and 0 crashes among the 2011 Aveo's electrical system complaints, with 0 injuries.

How does 2011 compare to other Aveo model years for electrical complaints?

The 2010 Aveo had the same 16 electrical complaints at a 24% share, while the 2012 Aveo shows just 1 complaint at 100% share of a much smaller total.

2011 Chevrolet Aveo Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, 21% of all 77 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported stalling, sudden power loss, and dash light failures at a median mileage of 68,000. No related recalls are listed.

Electrical System complaints: 16; 21% of 77
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 68,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or suddenly loses power while driving at various speeds, sometimes restarting on its own without a dealer being able to diagnose a cause.
Dashboard warning lights or gauges go dark while driving at night, making it hard to see speed.
Air bag warning light stays illuminated due to what a dealer diagnosed as an erratic electrical signal.
Brake lights and air conditioning fail around the same time, reported near 54,100 miles.
Horn is described as too weak or small to be heard when needed to avoid a collision.
Ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed from the ignition switch, worsening over about two months.

When 2011 Chevrolet Aveo electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 29, 2012, latest Jan 2, 2020.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to Jan 2020; peak Feb 2012 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Aveo model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201016 (24%)
201116 (21%)
20121 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?: NHTSA shows 16 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Aveo, which is 21% of the 77 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2011 Aveo.
At what mileage do electrical failures tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Aveo is 68,000 miles.
Did any electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 fire report and 0 crashes among the 2011 Aveo's electrical system complaints, with 0 injuries.
How does 2011 compare to other Aveo model years for electrical complaints?: The 2010 Aveo had the same 16 electrical complaints at a 24% share, while the 2012 Aveo shows just 1 complaint at 100% share of a much smaller total.