The Lemon Index
20101st generation
Better than average · most complaints: engine
36 owner complaints, first 3 years 28–29 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo
- Engine stalling11 complaintsmostly at 20,000–45,000 miles (31,000–72,000 km)
- Coolant leak / overheating9 complaintsmostly at 34,000–76,000 miles (54,000–122,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 18,000 and 55,000 miles (29,000–89,000 km) (the middle half of the 33 complaints, of all 36 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Chevy sent dealers 1079 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “There may be a lack of power or a rattle noise from the engine with stored trouble codes”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Chevy's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 36 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 18K to 55K miles (29K to 89K km) on the car (33 of all 36 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Vehicle lost all power & had to coast to the side of the road. Took numerous times to try to start it again. Not happy with this.
2011 Chevrolet Aveo owner · NHTSA complaint 10618971
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1079 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- There may be a lack of power or a rattle noise from the engine with stored trouble codes
- Pontiac/chevrolet: some model year vehicles may experience, after a cold start, a non increase…
- Due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Aveo 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Chevrolet Aveo5 5 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,050–$2,150 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
Every Chevrolet Aveo year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew somewhat fewer complaints than the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 84; 100 is average, lower is better). The Chevrolet Aveo year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2010.
What are the most common 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (22%), speed control (17%) and electrical (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo get?
28 to 29 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Aveo problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 18,000 and 55,000 miles (29,000–89,000 km) (the middle half of the 33 complaints, of all 36 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2011 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo cost in fuel a year?
About $2,050 to $2,150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Aveo year is better than the 2011?
Nearby, the 2010 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (a bit under half as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works