Prime wall tires 185/60/r14, pimewall tires ps830 185/60/r14 are separating from the seam
The worst 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine27
- Electrical15
- Acceleration11
- Transmission11
- Airbags7
- Brakes7
- Fuel system6
- Steering6
- Wheels4
- Body3
- Seat belts2
- Suspension2
- Lights1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo 1,078
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size...
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of...
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
2011 Chevrolet Aveo fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 25-27 | 33-34 | 28-29 |
What 2011 Chevrolet Aveo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The passenger seat sensor is defective causing the passenger air bag to turn off making it dangerous for a passenger in case of accident
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
Key gets locked in ignition. It wont turn or if it turns it does not come out.
Arrived at home put my car in park and my key was stuck in the ignition and unable to shut my car off. Had to pull fuse to the computer and disconnect negative side of battery. Took it to a shop they advised no communication with shifter. Shop drilled out my old ignition lock cylinder and replaced with a new key lock cylinder. Seems to be working as of now after a $518.74 bill.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet aveo. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries; however, the contact was still driven to the hospital by a parent. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,512.
Right front brake hose blew out leaving me with no brake while driving on a city street. Unable to stop had no brakes had to swerve in order to keep from hitting car in front of me. Mechanic said in his 35 years as a mechanic never seen this happen and to make a report as this could kill someone.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet aveo. The contact was unable to turn the vehicle off and the ignition switch seized. The contact stated that a fuse or the battery needed to be removed in order to turn the vehicle off. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition switch. The contact stated that the failure had occurred and worsened for approximately two months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (shellworth chevrolet, 631 orange drive, vacaville, california 95687) where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. *tt
At 60k miles the speedometer stopped working. Vehicle runs fine but not having a speedometer is a safety hazard. There are only a few transmissions that have this problem where the speedometer in operated by a plastic gear inside the transmission. I had to replace the transmission cost me 1600 dollars and the 9 months later that gear let go also. Again I had to change the transmission. The car will not pass inspection without the speedometer working. This is a faulty design and should have been recalled.
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Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
Owners have filed 77 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, fewer than a typical Aveo model year.
What is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo year score?
The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo scores 87 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Aveo: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?
Engine and cooling, with 27 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles. Next is electrical (15).
How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Aveo have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Aveo model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (83 complaints), 2005 (79 complaints) and 2009 (65 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo get?
Official estimates for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo range from 28 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25-27 city and 33-34 highway.
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