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2010 Chevrolet Aveo problems

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Among the better years

The 2010 Chevrolet Aveo is among the quieter years of the Aveo on NHTSA's books: 105 complaints (61% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 30 reports (29% of the total).

105

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

12

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Aveo years?

Aveo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted323 complaints2004: 271 complaints2005: 323 complaints2006: 280 complaints2007: 307 complaints2008: 251 complaints2009: 278 complaints2010: 105 complaints2011: 112 complaints2012: 3 complaints
Aveo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Chevrolet Aveo problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine3029%
Electrical System1817%
Airbags99%
Transmission99%
Speed Control77%
Fuel System77%
Steering55%
Brakes55%
Suspension44%
Tires & Wheels33%
Visibility & Wipers22%
Other22%
Seat Belts22%
Body & Structure11%
Seats11%

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V460000BrakesJuly 29, 2014 · 1,968 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, affecting the closing motion of the valves.

Consequence

If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge, in any vehicle that did not have its module replaced under a previous customer satisfaction campaign. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac). GM's number for this recall is 14505.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM WOULD RELEASE A STRANGE ODOR WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 1, 2010

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES. THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 12, 2015 · crash

“THE BACK SEAT BELT BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT DID NOT LOCK UP LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSE TO ON IMPACTED, AND MY COUSIN HIT THE BACK OF MY SEAT AND BLACKED OUT. ALSO, WE HIT HEAD ON TO ANOTHER CAR AND THE ONLY AIRBAG THAT WENT OFF WAS THE DRIVERS SIDE AND MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. LUCKILY HIS SEAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 28, 2013 · crash

“WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN EXPRESSWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SYSTEMS SHUT OFF. JUST LIKE SHE HAD TURNED THE KEY OFF. SHE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES SHE RESTARTED THE CAR AND DROVE HOME. SHE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED IT, THEY CHECKED THE CAR AND FOUND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 24, 2010

“STOPPED AT STOP SIGN WENT TO RESUME DRIVING PRESSED DOWN ON GAS PEDDLE NO POWER . CAR WAS STILL ON BUT GAS PEDDLE WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR WITH NO AFFECT...NEXT OCCURRENCE AT STOP LIGHT NO POWER WHEN GAS PEDDLE DEPRESSED. SAME PROBLEM WITH MY SILVER AVEO ODI #10660361 ONLY WAS IN MOTION WHEN NO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 22, 2015

2010 Chevrolet Aveo — common questions

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 105 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Aveo year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2010 Aveo problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (30 complaints), electrical system (18 complaints), transmission (9 complaints).

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.