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. LUCKILY HIS SEAT BELT LOCKED UP OR HE WOULD HAVE HIT THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
2010 chevrolet Aveo airbags problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT PROVIDE A REASON WHY THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE DEACTIVATED D…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION WARNING LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONNECTOR WIRE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 chevrolet Aveo?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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