This page covers 1 recall, 66 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo.
28–30 mpg combined
7.8–8.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo centers on the engine and electrical system. On the engine side, owners most commonly report stalling while driving, failure to start, and unexpected shutdowns, sometimes accompanied by warning lights and sometimes with no warning at all. Knock sensor faults come up in multiple reports, often persisting even after replacement. The electrical system draws the second-highest complaint volume, with a recurring theme of ignition switch problems: owners describe keys getting stuck in the ignition or the vehicle failing to shut off normally, requiring workarounds like pulling fuses to kill the engine. Powertrain complaints, while fewer, include hesitation and loss of power during driving. The ignition-stuck pattern appears across several independent reports, with owners describing the key remaining in the run position and the engine continuing to run after a normal shutdown attempt.
66
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The brake fluid in the anti-lock brake system may not prevent corrosion of the internal valves, which can affect how the valves close.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the anti-lock brake system module at no cost for vehicles that have not had this replacement before.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
