EXTERIOR DRIVER DOOR LOCK FELL OUT OF POSITION AND INTO DOOR PANEL. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WOULD HOLD DOOR AS 'LOCKED' COULD NOT OPEN DOOR INSIDE OR OUT SCREW HOLDING THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN POSITION WAS NYLON AND FAILED. DRIVER COULD NOT EXIT AUTOMOBILE !!! IF IN AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE DRIVER MIGHT DIE OR PASSENGER(S) IF PASSENGER DOOR FAILED. HAD I NOT HAD TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE WE WOULD HAVE HAD …
2011 chevrolet Aveo body problems
severe 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
I WAS DRIVING AND MY WHOLE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD OUT OF NOWHERE. I SLID ABOUT 30 YARDS DOWN THE STREET AND HIT AN OBJECT THAT DAMAGED MY FRONT END. THOUGHT IT WAS MY TIRE BUT COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS LITERALLY MY WHOLE WHEEL AND IT RIPPED OUT MY BACK BUMPER. MY TIRE IS IN GOOD SHAPE BUT MY WHOLE WHEEL BEARING CAME OFF. THE DRUM LUG NUT IS STILL INTACT. I BELIEV…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2011 chevrolet Aveo?
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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