2010 Chevrolet AVEO - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2010 Chevrolet Aveo hatchback does not have an overall safety rating available. However, it does have impressive front crash ratings of 5 stars for both the driver and passenger sides, and 4 stars for both the driver and passenger sides in side crashes. The car has a rollover rating of 4 stars, indicating a relatively low rollover possibility. Unfortunately, the Aveo does not come equipped with electronic stability control, forward collision warning, or lane departure warning systems.

In terms of complaints and recalls, the vehicle has received 66 complaints and a total of 1 recall. While the Aveo has solid crash test ratings, the absence of advanced safety features may be a concern for some drivers. It's important for potential buyers to weigh these factors when considering the safety of the Chevrolet Aveo.

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Complaint Count

66

Recall Count

1

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2010 Chevrolet Aveo 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

No
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2010 Chevrolet Aveo 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2010 Score 2011 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2010 Score 2011 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 3 4 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 3 4 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2010 Score 2011 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet AVEO

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"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 (1118 w historic route 66, flagstaff, az 86001) where the contact was informed that the vin was not subjected to a recall. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not subjected to a recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 66,000."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2019-04-09
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the vehicle misfired. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was an engine misfire in cylinder four, which affected the transmission. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the vehicle was involved in tsb campaign number: 11290b. the dealer stated that the vehicle had already been remedied. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that nothing could be done because nhtsa issued recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 74,000."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2019-06-06
Complaint:
"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."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2017-05-02
Complaint:
"overheating,they told me the thermostate opened and didn't close.no warnings,nothing to let me know this happened.blew the heads.i was driving on highway,just started shutting down.i only have 68,000.miles on this car.my oil got changed every 2000. 3000. miles.always had it checked out with oil change."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2017-05-02
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the vehicle was smoking while idling. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the head gasket, manifold gasket, lube valve cover, timing belt, and upper radiator hose malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. after the failure, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 122,000."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2015-02-11
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the service engine warning lamp illuminated and the failure progressed. the contact also indicated that the vehicle stalled several times and the contact was able to restart the vehicle but as it hesitated the failure was to the point that the contact was not able to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer who was not able to replicate the code and the failure to diagnose the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 38,025."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2015-11-02
Complaint:
"to "echo" this complaint: upon approaching a red light, i began slowing down and immediately the car started sputtering and once at a complete stop, the car rapidly vibrated for 5 seconds and then completely shut down. i waited a few seconds to try and restart and was able to make it home. this issue has been going on in different severities over the course of the past 7 months, dating back to october 2013. at other times the vehicle will begin decelerating while my foot is on the accelerator. the car will be unresponsive to any attempts to pick up speed for 3-5 seconds then all of sudden kick into gear and drive like normal. this happens at highway speeds and residential neighbor speeds just the same. there's no check engine light. the "almost" identical issue happened to me today (09/15/2014). i was on my way to work when the 2010 aveo lost all engine power. i made it to a gas station (the car is still there) and called my wife to come get me. thank god we just purchased a nissan sentra just 2 days earlier!!!!!!!! *tr"
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2015-03-09
Complaint:
"tl* 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"
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2014-06-03
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated sporadically when attempting to start the vehicle. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 8,349."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2010-10-10

Recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet AVEO

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC > FLUID
Date of incident: 2014-07-29

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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