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SuspensionPart report

2011 Chevrolet Aveo Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 77 total for the year
Median mileage
53,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, 3% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Identified online there was a prior issue documented for 2011 Chevrolet AVEO with front end suspension. I am being told by dealer this is a wheel bearing issue there were 2 numbers assigned that begin with an n and t . I became afraid to drive the vehicle because of the information I located and the noise it made when in motion. My car has been serviced regularly bu Chevrolet and this is really a major concern to learn of this problem. I purchased the vehicle in 2012 and strangely this automobile is not no longer a product of Chevrolet. …”

NHTSA complaint #10893277, filed 2016-08

“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet AVEO. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH the tie rod failed, causing the front passenger's side tire to become separated from the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the tie rod failed and became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. …”

NHTSA complaint #10533142, filed 2013-08, 53,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201123%
201046%
20092213%
200896%
2007115%
2006116%
200594%
200452%

Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Engine
22 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology