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2010 Chevrolet W-seriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2010 Chevrolet W-series, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kVisibility/wiper, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 14, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Chevrolet W-series has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2010 Chevrolet W-series 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.

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 13V-259 · Jun 19, 2013 · 1,774 vehicles

Risk. Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 W-series 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 W-series median. How we score

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In owners' words

What W-series owners report

Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WINDOWS INSTANTLY FOG UP WHEN DRIVING UP AND DOWN HILLS RIGHT AROUND 32 DEGREES. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BUT MY TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY SO IT WOULD COST 100$ TO REPROGRAM HEATER.YOU CAN NOT SEE OUT OF ANY WINDOW WHEN THIS HAPPENS INSTANTLY
Complaint 11383401 · Dec 14, 2020 · 40,000 miles

Own a 2010 W-series?

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