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2010 Chevrolet Aveo Electrical system Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
24%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
67,927miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo, 24% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,927 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Upon approaching a red light, I began slowing down and immediately the car started sputtering and once at a complete stop, the car rapidly vibrated for 5 seconds and then completely shut down. I waited a few seconds to try and restart and was able to make it home. This issue has been going on in different severities over the course of the past 7 months, dating back to october 2013. At other times the vehicle will begin decelerating while my foot is on the accelerator. …”

NHTSA complaint #10588948, filed 2014-05, 61,500 miles

“I went to start the car and it was completely dead, the lights worked and the door ajar light worked also, I had the car towed to a shop where I was told it was the ignition switch. A new one was put in, I paid $553 took the car and ran errands. After leaving the car not running for about 1-1/2 hours I went to start it and the same thing happened. Car was towed back to shop where mechanic called chevy dealer and they told him since it was an aftermarket part, it wasn't compatible. He ordered a GM/chevy ignition switch and replaced my battery too. …”

NHTSA complaint #10555096, filed 2013-12, 69,500 miles

“I was driving on the highway when the engine light came on. The vehicle ran for a few minutes before it started losing power and chugging along on the highway. When I pulled off, I had to flutter on the gas to keep the car from stalling at the stop sign. To make it home on the back roads, I did not stop at stop signs for fear of the car stalling, I had the gas pedal to the floor and it was only going approximately 10 MPH. I did not drive it to the dealership, it was towed. They found several engine control module updates. Reflashed ECM code s47490d. …”

NHTSA complaint #10490837, filed 2013-01, 27,713 miles

“My vehicle would not start on a trip to florida and my boyfriend and I had to push start it all the way back to ohio. As soon as we got back I got back I got the clutch switch repaired which was $300. Then I went on a second trip to florida in july and once I arrived I got in my car to go somewhere and it would not start yet again. I took it to a repair shop where they could not find them problem yet still charged me $220 because it just started randomly. As soon as I took it back to the place I was staying in florida and turned it off, I tried to start it again and it would not. …”

NHTSA complaint #10651828, filed 2014-11, 50,000 miles

“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. Was replaced (2nd time) and codes cleared. Still not starting. No codes showing. Starter also replaced. Other relay sensors checked. This car has been an expense ever since purchased.”

NHTSA complaint #11102389, filed 2018-06, 142,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20111519%
20101624%
20095030%
20084427%
20075023%
20066735%
20056729%
20043718%

Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo

Engine
23 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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