Most common 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Share of the 77 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Aveo complaints by model year
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What 2011 Chevrolet Aveo owners say
Engine & cooling all 27 →
My car has had multiple issue within the 8 months is have had it. My car has 68900 miles on it and is a 2011. My car was in the shop for a total of two months because, my breaks stopped working on the interstate, it was running hot, my acceleration ( pickup speed) will not work properly. My car is always drifting to the left when I do drive. My check oil light came on, took it to the dealership and had a full tank of oil. They told me again nothing was wrong. A large amount of liquid comes out my car after parking it, assuming it is from my A/C but its more then usual. My A/C does not get cold all the time, its pretty hot. …
I bought by Chevy Aveo in 2013 with roughly 27,000 miles on it. I loved that car and it worked well for me until recently at 45,000 miles. While driving, 15-20 minutes into the drive, the car would lose power and fail to accelerate. I would put the pedal all the way to the ground and the spedometer would barely creep up. The first two times it did this it "snapped out" of it and drove the rest of the way with no problems. This last time I had some leaking radiator fluid which the dealer wrote off as a "loose radiator cap". When the cap was screwed back on it still stalled for my father, and it wasn't from overheating. The dealer says they can't find anything wrong with my car. I currently have it at another mechanic for a second opinion. I am extremely disappointed with Chevrolet. Will sell this car asap and never buy from Chevy again!
Electrical system
I have owned this car for less than a year and it has shut down while driving 4 times already. I have taken it to the dealer for repair they say they can not find anything wrong that they would have to be driving it when it shuts down. So this is how it happens I am on the highway driving and out of nowhere my entire car just shuts down and I am trying to coast to safety. Imagine that not being a safety issue and that this car has not been recalled yet. Recently I have been speaking with another person who owns the same exact car and he told me that his car has shut down just like that on several occasions. So if this is happening to me and another random person that I am speaking with I am wondering why this car is not being recalled. …
I have been to the shop so many times since I bought this car. The first time out of nowhere it started smoking white smoke and overheated the engine and come to find out the tubing in the car had exploded. Then got everything fixed and now still having the same problem with overheating and white smoke but now a burning smell. It's something new every time. I found this response o. Your website with another person who has this car and this happened to mine as well: ' hoses to my cooling system all busted one after another with in 5 day we could see the week spot in the hose after thy busted,had the thermostat changed , it also blow my head gasket' this is also happened and I barely drive it. It's 5 miles down the street where I work with a 45mph max speed limit. I have pictures and videos as well but can't attach it
Transmission & drivetrain
While driving on the expressway going the speed limit of 55 MPH when all of a sudden, there was a sudden hesitation delay in the acceleration that dropped me to 20-25mph, out of the blue..scared the daylights out of me!!!..I have only 51,340 miles on the odometer, come to find out with a diagnotic check it says speed sensor, coded as p0700/p0722,it was replaced still coded as p0722 ,p0700,p0597 and idle codes too..took it to a GM (Chevy dealership and they said with no fault of me, there was pre- mix of transmission fluid and coolant fluid mixing in the radiator..the speedometer and the odometer went out service engine light pop on now there's no warranty,it has expired 4/2016 yet 80,000 miles which ever comes first, I'm the second owner and now I have to pay 1,200 in repairs..this is not fair!!!!! …
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. While driving 45 MPH, the speedometer displayed incorrect information. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerked before accelerating and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that radiator fluid contaminated the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator, transmission, and trans lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 07/12/16
2011 Chevrolet Aveo engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 27 / 34 / 29 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo a good car?
Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Aveo rates better than average: 51% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Aveo at the same age. It is one of the best Aveo years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?
The engine & cooling — 27 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (15) and transmission & drivetrain (11).
How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Aveo?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010 and 2011. See the full Chevrolet Aveo years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 58,000 miles; 41% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.