2010 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 21.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 15.2%.
Complaints105
Crashes12
Fires0
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 21.9% · 23
Electrical system 15.2% · 16
Air bags 8.6% · 9
Power train 8.6% · 9
Engine and engine cooling 6.7% · 7
Vehicle speed control 6.7% · 7
Steering 4.8% · 5
Suspension 3.8% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Aveo in this data, 2010 draws comparatively few complaints; 2005 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 17 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 46,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning, on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Pam updated 10/22/2014*lj updated 02/03/15 Engine · reported at 58,000 miles
Thermostat stayed closed.No warning lights came on.Driving on interstate.Car just shut down.Speed was 65 to 70.O2 sensor has gone out also for the second time in two and half years.The car had only about 68000.Miles when the thermostat got stuck.Had to have major work done on the car.Head did not crack.It had to be repaired.Along with other issues because of that problem. Engine · reported at 68,000 miles
Car became unresponsive to the gas pedal at 45 mph. A loud clicking noise could be heard underneath about mid body. It doesnt want to accelerate for passing etc. Could smell fuel and the car was smoking lightly when I got it home. Sat it for 30 minutes and it seems to be ok for now,but havent been on highway yet. 36,000 Miles. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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