Which year to buy
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual
62 serious complaints of 77, the most about engine (22) and power train (11); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet aveo. While driving 35 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the thermostat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the thermostat was replaced three times; however, the failure recurred.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jun 2016
“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.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, May 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236F, Aug 2015)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
77 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 28–29 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual
55 serious complaints of 66, the most about engine (23) and power train (9); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 1 recall.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the vehicle was smoking while idling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the head gasket, manifold gasket, lube valve cover, timing belt, and upper radiator hose malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Dec 2015
“Wife was driving down expressway when all of the systems shut off. Just like she had turned the key off. She coasted to the side of the road and after about 30 minutes she restarted the car and drove home. She took the car to the dealership where we purchased it, they checked the car and found nothing wrong. Tr”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Mar 2014
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236G, Mar 2016)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
66 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 28–30 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.6L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 28–29 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 77 | Engine (22) | No |
| 2010 | 1.6L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 28–30 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 66 | Engine (23) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trims and features
Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl · Drive: FWD
2011 Aveo trims
| 1LS/1LT | 2LT | Base | Mid-Level | Up-Level |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chevrolet aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Aveo 2017–2020 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Chevrolet Aveo 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 77 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Aveo5 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 77 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Aveo 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 66 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Aveo 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 66 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Aveo | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
28–29 |
| 2011 | Aveo 5 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
28–29 |
| 2010 | Aveo | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
28–30 |
| 2010 | Aveo 5 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
28–30 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.