MYRModel Year Report

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

▲ Better than typical
2011 Chevrolet Aveo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:00.153Z

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
77
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 206 complaints 2004 2005: 235 complaints 2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 216 complaints 2008: 163 complaints 2008 2009: 169 complaints 2010: 66 complaints 2011: 77 complaints 2011 77 2012: 1 complaint
2004: 206 complaints 2004 2005: 235 complaints 2005 2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 216 complaints 2007 2008: 163 complaints 2008 2009: 169 complaints 2009 2010: 66 complaints 2010 2011: 77 complaints 2011 77 2012: 1 complaint 2012
2004: 206 complaints 2004 2005: 235 complaints 2005 2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 216 complaints 2007 2008: 163 complaints 2008 2009: 169 complaints 2009 2010: 66 complaints 2010 2011: 77 complaints 2011 77 2012: 1 complaint 2012

2011: 77 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004206
2005235
2006189
2007216
2008163
2009169
201066
201177
20121

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

29% · 22 reports
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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, 2017-12-27

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, 2017-12-27

Electrical system

19% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing switch.

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, 2012-06-22

Vehicle speed control

14% · 11 reports
CRASH

Power train

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHDEATH
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I have been at the dealers repair shop like 10+ times for the same transmission problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-12

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Service brakes

9% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Chevrolet Aveo — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Engine: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.