When was the last Chevy Aveo made?
The last Chevy Aveo was produced in 2011. GM phased out the model as the Chevrolet Sonic supplanted it in 2012.
The Aveo's lineage traces back to the Daewoo Kalos, and production spanned multiple generations across markets worldwide. In the United States, the final Aveo model year was 2011, with the Sonic introduced for the 2012 model year to take its place. Globally, end-of-life dates varied by region due to factory schedules and branding decisions, but the Aveo nameplate largely disappeared by the early 2010s.
Timeline of the Aveo's life and retirement
Key milestones in the Aveo's lifecycle show how the model transitioned from Daewoo Kalos to Chevrolet Aveo and eventually to its replacement. The following bullets highlight the core dates for readers who want a quick reference.
- 2004: Chevrolet introduces the Aveo in North America as a replacement for the Cavalier (model-year 2004 US market).
- 2011: The last model year of the Aveo in the United States and Canada (the lineup is phased out in favor of new subcompact options).
- 2012: Chevrolet launches the Sonic as the Aveo's successor in North America (production and sales under the Aveo name end in most markets).
While the United States received the Sonic as the replacement in 2012, some overseas markets discontinued the Aveo name earlier or continued briefly under different branding before fully ending the model run by the mid-2010s. Attempts to standardize a single end date across all markets are difficult because production schedules and branding decisions differed by region.
What happened to the Aveo globally?
Across regions, the Aveo nameplate was gradually phased out as GM refocused its subcompact offerings on new platforms and models. In many markets, the Sonic replaced the Aveo in 2012, while some countries concluded Aveo production in the years immediately following. The last true Aveo production year is generally considered to be around 2011–2012, with some region-specific endings extending a little later.
Summary
The last Chevy Aveo was made in 2011, with the model effectively replaced by the Chevrolet Sonic beginning with the 2012 model year in North America. Globally, the end date varied by market, but by the early to mid-2010s the Aveo nameplate had largely disappeared from production. The Aveo's era reflects GM's shift away from compact sedans toward more modern, feature-rich subcompact offerings.
