2011 Chevrolet Aveo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, and owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 55,918 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Prime wall tires 185/60/r14, pimewall tires ps830 185/60/r14 are separating from the seam”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 20, 2021 · Wheels
“The passenger seat sensor is defective causing the passenger air bag to turn off making it dangerous for a passenger in case of accident”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 13, 2020 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo (Aveo 5). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 25–27 / 33–34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Aveo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Aveo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2 | 206 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 235 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 189 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo | 2 | 216 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 163 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 169 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 66 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Aveo | 0 | 77 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Aveo | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2011 Chevrolet Aveo
How do I know if my 2011 Chevrolet Aveo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.