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2010 Chevrolet Aveo recalls & problems

The 2010 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 safety recall and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (23 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints66filed by owners
Crashes · fires8 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths8 · 0reported in complaints
2010 Chevrolet Aveo in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicJul 29, 2014

Fluid

Recall 14V4600001,968 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, affecting the closing motion of the valves.
Risk
If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge, in any vehicle that did not have its module replaced under a previous customer satisfaction campaign. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac). GM's number for this recall is 14505.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2010 Chevrolet Aveo 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2010 Chevrolet Aveo 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2010 Chevrolet Aveo NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Aveo 5

30mpg combined
City / highway27 / 35 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Aveo

30mpg combined
City / highway27 / 35 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Aveo 5

28mpg combined
City / highway25 / 34 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Aveo

28mpg combined
City / highway25 / 34 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine2300061,000 mi
Electrical systemIgnition; Ignition › Switch1610067,927 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission90001,000 mi
Air bags980845,462 mi
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system; Exhaust system › Emission control70001,138 mi
Vehicle speed control700023,579 mi
Steering500067,927 mi
Suspension400039,150 mi
Service brakes400067,927 mi
Fuel/propulsion system400048,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline300041,000 mi
Wheels3000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.