Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine22
- Electrical system15
- Vehicle speed control11
- Power train11
- Unknown or other8
- Service brakes7
- Air bags7
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Steering6
- Fuel/propulsion system5
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 17 2011 Aveo vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 13 people died inside them, and 4 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo failed the safety check 3.55% of the time — 43% more often than the average 2011 passenger car (2.49%). Median odometer at inspection: 93,763 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2011
26,407 new Chevrolet Aveo cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2011; the largest markets were France (5,814), Italy (5,021), Poland (3,683).
- Average mass
- 1,184 kg
- Average power
- 64 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 87% · LPG 10% · Diesel 2.5%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2011 Chevrolet Aveo cars on Dutch roads are the 1.2 petrol (63 kW, 84 hp), 1.4 petrol (74 kW, 99 hp) and 1.2 petrol (62 kW, 83 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 63 kW 84 hp | 734 |
| 1.4 petrol | 74 kW 99 hp | 517 |
| 1.2 petrol | 62 kW 83 hp | 393 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,671 first registered in 2011 are on Dutch roads; 9% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €13,895.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde964
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen691
- Band onvoldoende profiel616
- Richtingaanwijzers kleur wijkt af/niet toegestaan531
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt491
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)441
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld407
- Veer gebroken of gescheurd388
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
836 cars built in 2011 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 110 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,253 of these cars first registered in 2011 took their annual MOT test. 52% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2011 the figure was 63%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 22.3% | 14.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.8% | 16.0% |
| Brakes | 16.4% | 8.6% |
| Steering | 11.0% | 2.7% |
| Visibility | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| Tyres | 6.9% | 7.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
138 of these cars first registered in 2011 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 133,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
1 2011 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Aveo 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- No
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 7.9–8.3 L/100 km (about 28–30 mpg US), CO₂ 182–191 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveo · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Aveo 5 · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Aveo · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.5 | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Aveo 5 · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.5 | 7.0 | 8.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011805 | This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses. |
| 11011709 | This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| 11011205 | This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules. |
| 11010545 | This service bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications (U.S). |
| 11010491 | This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs. |
| 11010490 | This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. |
| 11010421 | This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements. |
| 11009764 | This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories. |
| 11009756 | This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management. |
| 11009532 | This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive. |
| 11009531 | This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive. |
| 11009088 | This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped. |
| 11009039 | This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only). |
| 11008956 | This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only). |
| 11008906 | This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement. |
| 11008898 | The bulletin provides direction on how to locate the Temporary Service Part (TSP) form in GlobalConnect. |
| 11007936 | This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak. |
| 11007935 | This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak. |
| 11007208 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection. |
| 11007121 | This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations. |
| 11007116 | This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2. |
| 11007115 | This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement. |
| 11007095 | This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL. |
| 11007091 | This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. |
| 11006682 | This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)