I BOUGHT A CHEVY AVEO BACK IN FEB 2014. WAS ON WAY HOME SOMETIME IN AUGUST AND GETTING ON TO HIGHWAY FROM RAMP WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND RUNNING HOT ACCORDING TO TEMP GAUGE. I GOT IT TOWED TO SHOP AND CALLED THE NEXT DAY TO FIND THEY COULD NOT FIND NOTHING WRONG!! SO I PICKED UP THE CAR AND ABOUT THREE WEEKS LATER ON WAY HOME THIS TIME ONLY ON BACK ROADS DOING 35, THE CAR DOES SAME THING. WHAT IS I…
2011 chevrolet Aveo cruise control problems
severe 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70MPH THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO SIX CABLE POLES. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT 70MPH UNTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT BEL…
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2011 chevrolet Aveo?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control 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 $600 for cruise control 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 cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control 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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