2010 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
50/100
#2 most-complained of 3 Aveo years
The 2010 Chevrolet Aveo has a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 2nd worst among 3 model years tracked. NHTSA lists 66 complaints, 1 recall, 8 crashes, and 8 injuries, with Engine problems the top area at 48% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 66
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 26 city / 34.5 hwy
Top 2010 Chevrolet Aveo problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine32 (48%)
- Electrical System16 (24%)
- Airbags9 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (14%)
- Brakes7 (11%)
- Fuel System7 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (11%)
- Steering5 (8%)
- Other2 (3%)
- Seat Belts2 (3%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple crash situations, including collisions at low speed, at highway speed, and rollover events.
- Owners report sudden loss of power or unintended deceleration while driving at highway speed, in one case dropping from 66 mph to a lower speed while going uphill under cruise control.
- A vehicle unexpectedly slowed from about 60 mph to 30 mph after the transmission reportedly lost communication with the vehicle.
- Owners describe the windshield washer system as ineffective at highway speeds, leaving the windshield dirty and reducing visibility.
- A clutch master cylinder leak made manual gear shifting difficult, occurring alongside a check engine light triggered by a software issue and a rattling noise from a loose window channel.
2010 Chevrolet Aveo recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V460000Jul 29, 2014Brakes1,968 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
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.
Risk: 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.
2010 Chevrolet Aveo fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 34.5 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,225
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Aveo years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2010 Aveo has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 2nd worst of 3 model years tracked, with Engine complaints making up 48% of reports.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?
- Engine issues account for 48% of complaints, followed by Electrical System problems at 24% and Airbags and Transmission & Powertrain issues each at 14%.
- Does the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 14V460000) covering brake fluid that could corrode the ABS module valves; GM replaced the ABS module free of charge.
- Did the 2010 Aveo have airbag deployment problems?
- NHTSA complaints include multiple reports of airbags failing to deploy in crashes, with a median mileage at failure of 45,462 miles for the Airbags category, and this category is linked to 8 crashes.
- How does the 2010 Aveo compare to the 2011 Aveo?
- The 2011 Aveo has more complaints (77) but a higher Complaint Index of 100 and zero recalls, while the 2010 Aveo has a lower index of 50 but one recall.