AI Damage2010 Chevrolet Aveo: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo filed 66 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 66
- involving a crash
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 35% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 24% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 14% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 11% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 8% of all complaints
- Engine: 23 complaints (35% of all).
- Electrical system: 16 complaints (24% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Air bags: 9 complaints (14% of all), 8 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 9 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 7 complaints (11% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 66 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact also stated that the rear seat detached from the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000. The vin was not available.
The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained whiplash and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Luckily the seat belt saved me from going through the windshield, however had the airbag deployed like it was suppose to I wouldn't be on temporary disability and in the most pain I have ever experienced in my life.
The back seat belt behind the drivers seat did not lock up like it was suppose to on impacted, and my cousin hit the back of my seat and blacked out. Also, we hit head on to another car and the only airbag that went off was the drivers side and my husband was in the passenger seat.
The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact reached out to lbsi automotive llc ([address], uniontown, [ZIP], [phone]) but got no response. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,943.
The contact stated that the fuel pump fuse and the ground wire had to be unplugged to shut off the vehicle. An unknown dealer was contacted to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
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. Starter also replaced. Other relay sensors checked. This car has been an expense ever since purchased.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the front and rear of the vehicle were unstable while driving. The dealer (edmond chevrolet buick gmc, 824 e main st, bradford, [ZIP], [phone]) was unable to provide the correct solution after inspecting and diagnosing the vehicle.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 4,568 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Aveo has 110 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 66, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system, air bags. Total complaints: 66. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (21%), stalls while driving (12%), knocking, grinding or other noise (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.