2011 Chevrolet Aveo electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 15 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet aveo. The contact was driving approximate 30 MPH with the air conditioner activated when a strong odor of sulfur emitted through the air vents. While parking, the brake pedal traveled to the floor and a burning smell circulated inside of the vehicle. There was no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected underneath the hood and there was no smoke or flames visible; however the entire hood compartment overheated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet aveo. The contact was unable to turn the vehicle off and the ignition switch seized. The contact stated that a fuse or the battery needed to be removed in order to turn the vehicle off. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo
- Engine 28 complaints