MYRModel Year Report

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

▲ Better than typical
2011 Chevrolet Aveo
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:28:29.642Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Aveo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2004: 206 complaints 2004 2005: 235 complaints 2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 216 complaints 2008: 163 complaints 2008 2009: 169 complaints 2010: 66 complaints 2010 2011: 77 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaints 2012
2011: 77 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004206
2005235
2006189
2007216
2008163
2009169
201066
201177
20121

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 29%

29% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

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MY COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS BEEN EMPTIED SUDDENLY ON 4 OCCASIONS. ONE ONE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAYS, MY CAR OVERHEATED, AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE NO COOLANT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171227

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171227

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120622

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH
SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Chevrolet Aveo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ● 2008 ● 2009

WORST YEARS

◆ 2005 ◆ 2007 ● 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.