2010 Chevrolet Aveo
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 66
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 66 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 206 |
| 2005 | 235 |
| 2006 | 189 |
| 2007 | 216 |
| 2008 | 163 |
| 2009 | 169 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 77 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
35% · 23 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Coming home from work on highway.. Going up small incline speed started to drop. Then shut off. Smoke from under hood would not start. Made a clicking noise. Computer read several codes relating to knock sensor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-18
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
24% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and switch.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the run position in the ignition and the vehicle would not turn off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-19
Air bags
14% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-16
At point of collision, neither air bags deployed and seat belt did not work effectively to restrain my adolescent son.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-20
Also filed under Seat belts
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a bridge abutment and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard, where it was destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-18
Power train
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Vehicle speed control
11% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-09-29Service brakes, hydraulic14V460000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Chevrolet Aveo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V460000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.