WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY GOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THERE WAS A SUDDEN HESITATION DELAY IN THE ACCELERATION THAT DROPPED ME TO 20-25MPH, OUT OF THE BLUE..SCARED THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF ME!!!..I HAVE ONLY 51,340 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, COME TO FIND OUT WITH A DIAGNOTIC CHECK IT SAYS SPEED SENSOR, CODED AS P0700/P0722,IT WAS REPLACED STILL CODED AS P0722 ,P0700,P0597 AN…
2011 chevrolet Aveo powertrain problems
moderate 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED, THE ENGINE BEGIN TO MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR AND AN EGG SMELL ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE DEFECT OF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE H…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND CAUSED THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE TO BLOW OUT. IN ADDITION, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE …
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2011 chevrolet Aveo?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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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