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Chevrolet Aveo

7 model years from 2005 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2011
Class
Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars
Latest engines
1.6L 4-cyl
Best MPG
26–30 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
2 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2008 (76)

The 2011 Aveo in brief

The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is a subcompact car offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 170 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,579 lb (4dr Sedan FWD /Ls/Lt).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway), 31% better than the 2011 subcompact car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

The Chevrolet Aveo has 7 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2011, classed as Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars.

Its most efficient year was 2010 at 30 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 30 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (98), air bags (97), exterior lighting (72).

2010 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 2 campaigns and 340 owner complaints.

How the 2005 Aveo compares

The 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is a compact car offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 153 inches long and 66 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,348 lb (4dr Hatch FWD /Ls).

2011 Aveo pros & cons

Full 2011 details →

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 29 MPG combined — 31% better than the average 2011 subcompact car (22.2 MPG).
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Aveo changes by model year

  1. 2009
    • Best combined MPG up from 27 to 30
    • Lightest version 183 lb heavier
  2. 2007
    • New body dimensions: 16.9 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 7 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20111.6L 4-cyl29 MPG169.7 in2,579 lbNot rated041
20101.6L 4-cyl30 MPG169.7 in2,579 lbNot rated129
20091.6L 4-cyl30 MPG169.7 in2,531 lbNot rated149
20081.6L 4-cyl27 MPG169.7 in2,531 lbNot rated176
20071.6L 4-cyl27 MPG169.7 in2,531 lbNot rated174
20061.6L 4-cyl26 MPG152.8 in2,348 lbNot rated143
20051.6L 4-cyl27 MPG152.8 in2,348 lbNot rated128
Best combined MPG by model year — Chevrolet Aveo
2005: 27 MPG2006: 26 MPG2007: 27 MPG2008: 27 MPG2009: 30 MPG2010: 30 MPG2011: 29 MPG2005200620072008200920102011max 30 MPG

Alternatives to the 2011 Aveo

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2011 Toyota Corolla30 MPGNot rated9
2011 Honda Civic41 MPGNot rated9
2011 Toyota Prius48 MPGNot rated6
2011 Hyundai Elantra32 MPGNot rated8
2011 Ford Focus29 MPGNot rated0
2011 Ford Fiesta33 MPGNot rated3

Most common owner-reported problems

Electrical System98
Air Bags97
Exterior Lighting72
Engine71
Unknown Or Other30
Power Train24
Vehicle Speed Control24
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Owner complaints by model year — Chevrolet Aveo
2005: 282006: 432007: 742008: 762009: 492010: 292011: 412005200620072008200920102011max 76
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →