2011 CHEVROLET AVEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
112
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO
The 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO has received a total of 112 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (22 complaints), Electrical System (13 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO
112 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PRIME WALL TIRES 185/60/R14, PIMEWALL TIRES PS830 185/60/R14 ARE SEPARATING FROM THE SEAM
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
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.
Safety Rating for the 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
000601012H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
PIP5329 — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0341 and or P0366 set. If the technician has duplicated the concern replace the related Camshaft Position sensor and retest for the code....
SB-0000166727-A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
G166727 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
11290C - Emission Recall (revised service procedure). A degraded connection between the spark plug boots on the ignition coil assembly and the spark plugs may cause the illumination of the Check Engine Soon light, rough engine operation, and lack of engine power. Dealers will install new spark plug boots and...
PIP5105 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the special tool EN-6009 will need to be used to remover and install the ignition module.
PIP5051A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Engine Control Module has ended no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.
PIC5750 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Antilock Braking System / Electronic stability control Module part numbers 95241314 and 95242007 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
PI-0660 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CHEVROLET/PONTIAC: DUE TO CRACKS IN THROTTLE BODY (TB), IN OUTSIDE AIR INLET DUCT, THE INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE, INTERMITTENTLY. *PE
PI-0603 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET: INFORMATION REGARDING REDUCTION OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER LONG IDLING AND TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS 38C (100F) AND AIR CONDITIONING IS IN USE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET AVEO
- 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO — 280 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO — 307 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO — 250 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO — 278 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO — 105 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO (current)
- 2012 CHEVROLET AVEO — 3 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET AVEO — 0 complaints
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