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2010 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems

The 2010 Chevrolet Aveo has 32 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, 48% of all 66 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 38,025. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Engine complaints
32
48% of 66
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
38,025 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power or stalling while driving at highway speed, sometimes requiring the vehicle to coast to a stop.
  • Several complaints describe the check engine light illuminating along with hesitation to accelerate, later diagnosed by dealers as needing oxygen sensor replacement.
  • Some owners report the engine overheating, with the temperature gauge showing an overheat condition and stalling occurring while accelerating from a stop.
  • A few complaints describe the vehicle losing power steering along with dashboard warning lights coming on all at once, sometimes tied to battery charging problems.
  • One owner reported the engine running hot with loud ticking noises and the vehicle shutting off mid-drive, followed by difficulty restarting.

When 2010 Chevrolet Aveo engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 14, 2010, latest Oct 28, 2022.

2010 Chevrolet Aveo engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2010Apr 2012Dec 2013Nov 2014Sep 2015Mar 2017Apr 2020
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Oct 2022; peak Sep 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Aveo model year

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

  1. 201032 (48%)
  2. 201133 (43%)
  3. 20121 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo have?
NHTSA lists 32 engine complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo, which is 48% of the 66 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine problem area on the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo.
At what mileage do 2010 Aveo engine problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2010 Aveo is 38,025 miles.
What kind of engine problems do 2010 Aveo owners report?
Owners report stalling, sudden loss of power, overheating, check engine light illumination linked to oxygen sensor issues, and combined power steering and electrical warning light failures.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with the 32 engine complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.