Model year
2011 Chevrolet Aveo
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 77 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (22), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (13), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (11). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 28–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 206 complaints
- 2005 235 complaints
- 2006 189 complaints
- 2007 216 complaints
- 2008 163 complaints
- 2009 169 complaints
- 2010 66 complaints
- 2011 77 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
77 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 1, injury field 4, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveo 5 · 1.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Aveo 5 · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Aveo · 1.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Aveo · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Chevrolet Aveo at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.