2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is among the quieter years of the Aveo on NHTSA's books: 112 complaints (59% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths and 4 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.
Engine leads the complaint categories with 28 reports (25% of the total).
112
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
13
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
4
Injuries
2
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2011 compare to other Aveo years?
What are the most common 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 25% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 15 | 13% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 11 | 10% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 11 | 10% | — flat |
| Other | 8 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 7 | 6% | — flat |
| Brakes | 7 | 6% | ▲ up |
| Fuel System | 6 | 5% | — flat |
| Steering | 6 | 5% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 5 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 3 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — flat |
| Lighting | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE CAR HAS LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON 3 OCCASIONS SO FAR OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING BETWEEN 25-45 MPH IN A RESIDENTIAL/SUBURBAN AREA. I HAVE HAD TO ROLL TO A STOP AND PULL OVER ON A BUSY ROAD. MY GAS NOR BREAKS WORKED AT ALL WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING. I…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATE 30 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED WHEN A STRONG ODOR OF SULFUR EMITTED THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. WHILE PARKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR AND A BURNING SMELL CIRCULATED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS…”
“MY DAUGHTER BROUGHT A 2011 CHEVY AVEO IN WISCONSIN. WHEN SHE CAME BACK HOME THERE WERE SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT I USED HER CAR. THE FIRST TIME I DROVE HER CAR I DROVE IT TO WORK. WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE CAR JERKED VERY HARD TO THE LEFT. I HAD TO REALLY HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL HARDER THAN…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70MPH THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO SIX CABLE POLES. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT 70MPH UNTO ONCOMING…”
“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…”
2011 Chevrolet Aveo — common questions
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 112 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Aveo year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2011 Aveo problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (28 complaints), electrical system (15 complaints), speed control (11 complaints).
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.