This informational bulletin provides information on how to determine whether or not an airbag module is counterfeit or not and what to do if a counterfeit airbag is found.
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severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
7crashes
8injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 8 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO DETERMINE WEATER OR NOT A AIRBAG MODULE IS COUNTERFEIT OR NOT AND WHAT TO DO IF A COUNTERFEIT AIRBAG IS FOUND.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This informational bulletin provides information on how to determine weater or not a airbag module is counterfeit or not and what to do if a counterfeit airbag is found.
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What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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
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…
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…
Had airbags trouble with your 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
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?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 43,846 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Chevrolet/Aveo.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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