2009 AVEO, STARTED APRIL 2010, AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE TACH NEEDLE WAS JUMPING BETWEEN 500 AND 1500. IT WAS ACTING LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO DIE THAN TACH JUMPED UP. I HEARD THE ENGINE SURGE. LIGHT CHANGED AND CAR BARELY MOVED. I PRESSED GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR…

12/28/2010 · NHTSA ODI #10373189.0

2010 Aveo · engine

2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A FAULTY RADIATOR AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN SEPTEMBER 2013, HE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM, WHERE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD START TO CLIMB…

12/23/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10556688.0

2010 Aveo · engine

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…

12/17/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10810839.0

2010 Aveo · brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE…

12/16/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10935660.0

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severe NHTSA 14V460000 29/07/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles

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.

Common questions

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 16 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Chevrolet Aveo has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 66 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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