Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo, and it carries 1 recall. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 9% |
| Air bags | 6 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 5% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 5% |
| Power train | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 3% |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 3% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle was bouncing. The contact also stated the key had gotten stuck inside
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE A-ARM CONNECTING THE STEERING TO THE TIRES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT PULLED O
NHTSA complaint: Steering
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 EMISSI
NHTSA complaint: Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE RUN POSITION IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE AND THE GROUND WIRE
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
COMING HOME FROM WORK ON HIGHWAY.. GOING UP SMALL INCLINE SPEED STARTED TO DROP. THEN SHUT OFF. SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD WOULD NOT START. MADE A CLICKING NOISE. COMPUTER READ SEVERAL CODES RELATING TO KNOCK SENSOR.
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER (EDMOND CHEVROLET BUICK GMC, 824 E MAIN ST, BRADFORD, PA 16701, (814) 331-4476
NHTSA complaint: Suspension
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
NHTSA complaint: Engine
WHEN I DRIVE DOWN THE STREET MY CAR WILL GO OUT OF DRIVE THE I WILL HAVE TO STOP THE CAR THEN TURN IT OFF. THEN TURN IT BACK ON.
NHTSA complaint: Power train
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
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.
Risk: 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
| Reliability raw | 74 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 75 | good |
| Maintenance | 77 | good |
| Depreciation | 57 | average |
| Performance | 41 | below average |
| Efficiency | 50 | average |
Percentile ranks against other compact cars in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and engine is the most reported area with 9 of them (14%). There is 1 recall on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 74/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 75/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2010 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 67/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.