How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?

NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Aveo, which is 24% of the 66 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this component on the 2010 Aveo.

At what mileage do 2010 Aveo electrical failures typically occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 67,927 miles.

What kinds of electrical failures do owners report?

Owners describe stalling while driving, ignition switches sticking or failing, intermittent no-start conditions, and lights going out after hitting bumps.

Did any 2010 Aveo electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Aveo.

2010 Chevrolet Aveo Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo, making up 24% of all 66 complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure was 67,927. No related recalls are on file.

Electrical System complaints: 16; 24% of 66
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 67,927 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles stall or lose power suddenly while driving, sometimes requiring drivers to coast to the shoulder or restart after several minutes.
Ignition switches stick or fail, with keys getting stuck in the ignition or the car unable to be powered off.
Vehicles fail to start intermittently, sometimes requiring push starts or jump starts, with owners reporting recurring dead batteries.
Instrument panel and exterior lights go dark after hitting bumps, later traced to a failed alternator, dimmer switch, and fuse block.
Warning lights such as the check engine light illuminate erratically, tied to reported open or short circuit conditions.

When 2010 Chevrolet Aveo electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 2, 2013, latest Oct 28, 2022.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Oct 2022; peak Jan 2013 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Aveo model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200586 (37%)
200683 (44%)
200770 (32%)
200863 (39%)
200957 (34%)
201016 (24%)
201116 (21%)
20121 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?: NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Aveo, which is 24% of the 66 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this component on the 2010 Aveo.
At what mileage do 2010 Aveo electrical failures typically occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 67,927 miles.
What kinds of electrical failures do owners report?: Owners describe stalling while driving, ignition switches sticking or failing, intermittent no-start conditions, and lights going out after hitting bumps.
Did any 2010 Aveo electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Aveo.