2010 CHEVROLET AVEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

105

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

11

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO

The 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO has received a total of 105 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (23 complaints), Electrical System (13 complaints), and Air Bags (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO, potentially affecting up to 1,968 vehicles.

Recall 14V460000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

| 1,968 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO

105 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11491275 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | | 5,000 miles
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 the ignition switch. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the failure could be attributed to driver's error. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
#11491275 | ENGINE | | 5,000 miles
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 the ignition switch. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the failure could be attributed to driver's error. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
#11413939 | STEERING | | 143,943 miles
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 OVER, WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES, AND THEN SLOWLY DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO LBSI AUTOMOTIVE LLC (109 PITTSBURGH RD, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401, (724) 437-5274) BUT GOT NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,943.
#11413939 | SUSPENSION | | 143,943 miles
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 OVER, WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES, AND THEN SLOWLY DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO LBSI AUTOMOTIVE LLC (109 PITTSBURGH RD, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401, (724) 437-5274) BUT GOT NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,943.
#11322745 | ENGINE | | 66,000 miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO

General Motors, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

00-06-01-012N — ENGINE

This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.

PIC-5260-A — STRUCTURE:BODY

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.

130090001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles

PI0867 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This preliminary informational bulletin provides daignostic tips for concerns regarding intermittent no crank and intermittent exhaust camshaft position sensor signal.

PIC5750 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Antilock Braking System / Electronic stability control Module part numbers 95241314 and 95242007 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.

12189 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR

Long Brake Pedal Travel and/or Reduced Brake Performance

SB-12-09-41-001 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

BUICK/CHEVROLET: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING COUNTERFEIT VEHICLE AIRBAG MODULES. MODELS 2011-2012 CAMARO, VOLT, CRUZE. 2010-2011 LACROSSE. 2006-2010 AVEO. *PE UPDATED 12/4/12. *PE

PI-0524-A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

PONTIAC/CHEVROLET: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE, AFTER A COLD START, A NON INCREASE IN ENGINE POWER, INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN ACCELERATING TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *PE

PI-0603 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHEVROLET: INFORMATION REGARDING REDUCTION OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER LONG IDLING AND TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS 38C (100F) AND AIR CONDITIONING IS IN USE. *PE

PIC-5247A — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

GM: THERE IS A POP, RATTLE, OR SNAP IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AT A LOW SPEED. 2008-2011 AVEO/G3. *RM

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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