Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
25 -27 City / 34 -35 HWY
Horsepower
108
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle joanna L
You might not like what I like.
My vehicle is really nice it's not all that but I love it. And I would buy this car all over again. But I will help someone if they like this car I will tell them everything they need to know in getting this vehicle. But maybe in another color would suit them because maybe they might not like the color I like because I like blue they might like red or even black.
accountCircle Thomas C
A zippy and reliable ride.
This is a zippy car with lots of room for groceries and boxes. It performs very well and accelerates quickly. The interior is comfortable, although there are no rear air ducts for the air conditioning. It has been a very reliable ride throughout the years.
accountCircle Abbey W
Awesome Aveo, great for a first car
I love it! The size, the acceleration everything! I lock my keys in there a lot though, oops! But have been able to get them out with a spare. I love this car
accountCircle Alice M
The most important thing is a gas fuel car and easy on gas.
Great vehicle. Easy on gas, no dislikes
accountCircle Crystal M
Loving my Chevy aveo, excellent and reliable car.
It is a small economical car that is great on gas. Fits 4-5 people. Great for a high school/college student or young adults first car. If you have more than two children in car seats or booster seats it is probably not your best option. It is a very reliable car you'd be sure to love.
accountCircle Anastasiya K
Having a simple yet reliable vehicle.
My Chevy is very reliable for the most part. Never had problems with battery transmission engine thus far. After a couple hits through the cooling radiator did have the tubes explode a couple times but other than that no major issues whatsoever. Pretty good on gas also.
accountCircle Anna R
It is compact and easy to maneuver. I love it.
It is compact, easy to drive, has everything I need to road trip. Accelerates easily, brakes easily as well. The seats are nice and have a lot of options to move. I would recommend this car to anyone. The trunk has a ton of room as well. All together a 10 out of 10.
accountCircle Elisabeth F
Great for traveling and driving in town.
I love my vehicle. It gets great gas mileage. My car acts like I just drove it off the lot. Only have to get gas two times and month. The only bad thing about it is my check engine light stays on all the time even though there is nothing wrong with it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Scott W
It is poorly made. Cheaply made and designed to take consumer's money, whether in original sales or repair costs. I will never buy a chevy again as long as I live.
It is a terrible investment and no one should ever buy this car.
accountCircle Alexis O
A 2011 chevy Aveo is trash
I will never recommend buying an Aveo. Worst car ever and I'm saddened that Chevy sold such trash. Nothing but problems and constant aggravation. Always something wrong. Replacing parts left and right. Not reliable at all worst part was I had problems start three days after buying the car and should have just cut my losses then. I will never buy from Chevrolet again. This was an eye opening experience for any future vehicle purchases. Make sure to research the vehicle make and model well
accountCircle Jade A
My vehicle is bright yellow and that is the only interesting thing about it.
When I first got the car it worked really well getting to work and back home. Only a 10 minute commute. But about a month after having the car it progressively has gotten worse. I've had it for about a year and a half now and it's been in the shop countless number of times and I can't even drive it right now. Air has went out about 5 times, the transmission is messed up, car takes forever to accelerate now. I do not recommend this car to anyone.
accountCircle Sarah W
Appearance of this truck is great.
It is uncomfortable, one drink holder, who puts it in front of the phone charger.. No place to drop change, phone, cigarettes that will not be ruined when my pop spills.
accountCircle Averi L
Don't Buy or Drive This Car
The engine is small, so it stalls at stop lights, stop signs, and driving up hills. The car is too small, and the gas runs out fast because I constantly have to press hard on the gas petals to keep the car from stalling and killing me in a traffic accident.
accountCircle Rachel B
It usually gets me were I need to go.
There is no air. It is to small for me. I don't like the color. There's always something wrong with it. I have had to have a lot of random work done. Like spark plugs, coils, belts.
accountCircle Shannon T
Cheap car made cheaply. Not even made anymore as they are a rebranded daewoo.
It is a disposable car and is built as such. Has issues with gas mileage which is a problem with this make due to a computer issue, problems with the cooling system (has less than 48,000 miles on it and needed the fan, thermostat and overflow tank replaced twice), handling problems due to control arms failing and is just junk. I am sorry I ever bought it.
accountCircle Jodi S
Aveo-a nice small car with lots of room.
This car has lots of headroom and is larger than it looks. It has lots of room in the front and back seat. Handles well is all sorts of weather. I have had this for 9 years and it never needed repair. Nice trunk room but, the spare tire is a pain to get to.

Chevrolet Aveo Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LS
108 HP 28-30 MPG 5 Seats
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LT w/1LT
108 HP 28-30 MPG 5 Seats
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LT w/2LT
108 HP 28-30 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Reviews

3.75
156 Reviews
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5 stars 31%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 28%
2 stars 9%
1 star 3%
accountCircle athon J on May 16, 2021
All parts of the vehicle were checked.
Motor I don't like because had a very problem, pass a few years. Just that word because the first years it was a good car. I hope another car like that but with a better engine and more durable, also the handles got loose and broke and I had to change them.
accountCircle kara G on April 10, 2021
Review of a Chevy aveo 2011.
My Chevy aveo is a 2011. It is getting old so things keep breaking down, it also does not drive super well in the snow. Car is very small. I am looking to get a new car soon and probably will not go for the upgraded 2020 model of the aveo. For a small car though it has made it through a lot. Also very good on gas.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Ainor E.

The pros is that it is really good on gas and only takes $25 to fill up even when gas is expensive. It is also a compact car so it is great for anyone who does not need a lot of room and it drives smoothly.

likeFilled Rosalie R.

This car has excellent gas mileage and is very reliable. It has not required any major repairs, just the usual; brakes, battery, windshield wipers. The price was the best of this type of vehicle at the time, so it was a no brainer.

likeFilled Alfred K.

I haven't experienced much issues in all the almost 8 years that I owned this vehicle. Only the coolant pipes exploding but it's understandable I had to get new ones after multiple accidents. It was time to update. Other than that I personally never really had major issues with it.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Ainor E.

It does not speed up as quickly as other cars and can sometimes be difficult to drive. It also has a weaker a/c than most cars and can be really hot to drive during the summertime. It is also too small for those who do not prefer smaller areas.

dislikeFilled Rosalie R.

Oil light comes on when it does not actually need to be changed. I am not sure what triggers it, but I do not put very much mileage on it before the oil light is on and it doesn't go off if you just add oil. This has happened several times and there has never been anything else going on in that area.

dislikeFilled Alfred K.

It doesn't have automatic lock. You have to lock it manually which is annoying and people tend to forget. Other than that I can't really think of anything else. It's a compact car and good on gas. And maybe the other thing I don't like is that the body is made of plastic not metal.

Ranks #23 Small Cars by Owners

The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo has an average owner rating of 4.06 out of 5 which ranks it #23 of 29 other Small Cars.

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4.68
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4.58
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3.75

Ranks #6 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #6 of 29 other Small Cars.

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42 MPG
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42 MPG
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34 MPG

Is The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo A Good Car?

Yes. If it wasn't I wouldn't still have it, I would have traded it in a long time ago for something else.
Daisy S.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?

It is reliable. I have been in an accident that messed up the front so I was having some tire issues for a year or so because of that but besides that I have had to replace a few engine parts which is... Read More
Mariah K.
I feel that I have to change the oil too often because the indicator light is on. I don't drive that many miles so the thing must be set on a time table, not mileage.
Rebecca C.

Is The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo A Good Value?

I don't remember how much it cost me. I do know that I looked around at different kinds of cars, Kia and Ford, and it was the best value.
Charles B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2011 Chevy Aveo have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2011 Chevy Aveo is equipped with a timing belt. Unlike a chain, which is designed to last the life of the vehicle, a belt requires routine replacement. Chevrolet recommends doing this every 60,000 miles. A...

What's the 2011 Chevy Aveo o2 sensor location?

Answer: The o2 sensors for a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo are located in the exhaust, on each side of the catalytic converter. The O2 sensor is designed to make sure that the mix of air and fuel in the engine is correct. If...

What's the 2011 Chevy Aveo idle air control valve location?

Answer: The 2011 Chevy Aveo idle air control valve is located in the engine. It is connected to the HVAC system and leads into the cab of the car. This system is designed to control the air that comes into the...

What's the 2011 Chevy Aveo fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2011 Chevy Aveo's fuel filter is located in the bottom of the engine's gas tank inside the fuel pump assembly and is considered non-serviceable. The filter should not need replacing but is accessible under...

How do i perform the 2011 Chevy Aveo tire pressure light reset?

Answer: The purpose of the TPMS on Your 2011 Chevy Aveo is to warn You that one or more tires is under-inflated which could produce premature tire wear, tire failure, and unsafe driving conditions. To perform a reset...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Side

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety