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2010 Chevrolet Aveo Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo, most often about the engine (42% of complaints, typically around 46,500 miles). It is 8th of 9 Aveo model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Engine
28 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system.
To "echo" this complaint: upon approaching a red light, I began slowing down and immediately the car started sputtering and once at a complete stop, the car rapidly vibrated for 5 seconds and then completely shut down. I waited a few seconds to try and restart and was able to make it home. This issue has been going on…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the service engine warning lamp illuminated and the failure progressed. The contact also indicated that the vehicle stalled several times and the contact was able to restart the vehicle but as it hesitated the failure was to the point that the contact was…
Electrical
16 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
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 vehicle was not…
I went to start the car and it was completely dead, the lights worked and the "door ajar" light worked also, I had the car towed to a shop where I was told it was the ignition switch. A new one was put in, I paid $553 took the car and ran errands. After leaving the car not running for about 1-1/2 hours I went to start…
Transmission
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
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 nothing wrong.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo 5lt. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when the vehicle independently decelerated to 30 MPH. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the transmission had lost communication with the vehicle, causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
Air bags
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 45,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the ignition warning light and the passenger side air bag off indicator illuminated. The passenger seat was not occupied at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated that the connector…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while traveling 10 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The front and side air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion as a result. The vehicle was repaired but the technicians could not provide a reason why the air…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles.
While driving on the interstate heading home, the vehicle stopped. Luckily I was able to coast to the side. I was told it was the ignition coils and that there was an open recall on the vehicle for this issue. I had the vehicle towed to a Chevrolet dealership. They fixed the problem so I thought. Now, on october 28…
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 power occurred…
Speed control
7 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 23,500 miles.
While driving 50 MPH the car suddenly lost power..gas pedal was not responding and car went down to 10 MPH third time this has happened first and second time were on the same drive( nine or so months ago) but car dead stopped the first time then started again and stopped and regained power again.the third time car…
I was driving and the car slowed down in traffic. It then started to buck then die out! When I started it up again, it started and drove for a short period and died out again in traffic! I have had two or three o2 sensors replaced, even in the first year of ownership,, new off the lot. This vehicle has had the signal…
Brakes
5 complaints · 8%While traveling down the interstate at 55 MPH car shut down loss all power no steering no brakes no lights, and it was nighttime, coasted to the side of road, car would not start back up for a good 15 minutes. Had car to dealer 6/24 13 and once before that, dealer said (could not duplicate customer concern ).
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. While backing out of a parking space in reverse, the brake pedal traveled all the way down to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Steering
5 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
Driving 45 MPH car suddently shuts off coast to side of highway very dificult to steer waited 5 to 10 minutes restarted car and drove home.
While traveling down the interstate at 55 MPH car shut down loss all power no steering no brakes no lights, and it was nighttime, coasted to the side of road, car would not start back up for a good 15 minutes. Had car to dealer 6/24 13 and once before that, dealer said (could not duplicate customer concern ).
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Chevrolet Aveo recalls
Brakes: fluid
Risk: If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (28 complaints, typically around 46,500 miles); electrical (16 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); transmission (9 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 29, 2014 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Chevrolet Aveo?
- It is 8th of 9 Aveo model years by number of complaints, with 66 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.