repaired · 2015 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: 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.
2010 Chevrolet AveoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-460 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo has problems
66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Engine
16Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
9Power train
7Vehicle speed control
7Engine and engine cooling
5Steering
4Suspension
4Fuel/propulsion system
199 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 |
| Air bags | 9 | 8 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 19 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2010 Chevrolet Aveo recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Aveo year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aveo median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Chevrolet Aveo safety ratings
2010 Chevrolet Aveo 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Aveo owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle was bouncing. The contact also stated the key had gotten stuck inside the ignition switch. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT STARTING FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL ON THE VEHICLE WHILE THE EMISSIONS TEST WAS BEING PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARXEN CHEVROLET CADILLAC…
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. WAS REPLACED (2ND TIME) AND CODES CLEARED. STILL NOT STARTING. NO CODES SHOWING.…
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