Complaints
112
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Chevrolet Aveo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:52,206 mi
#213 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:63,208 mi
Fires:1
#311 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:41,132 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | — | 52,206 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 1 | 63,208 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 1 | — | 41,132 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | 55,223 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 2 | — | 91,372 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 44,686 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 29,981 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 26,627 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 53,333 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,206
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,208
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,132
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,223
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,372
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,686
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,981
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,627
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,333
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2011 Chevrolet Aveo — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo has 112 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (22 complaints, avg 52,206 mi); Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 63,208 mi); Unintended Acceleration (11 complaints, avg 41,132 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 52,111 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo include 13 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Aveo reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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