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2010 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
35%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
61,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo, 35% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“Overheating,they told me the thermostate opened and didn't close.no warnings,nothing to let me know this happened.blew the heads.I was driving on highway,just started shutting down.I only have 68,000.miles on this car.my oil got changed every 2000. 3000. Miles.always had it checked out with oil change.”

NHTSA complaint #10955165, filed 2017-02, 68,000 miles

“My daughter was driving on the highway and streets the car will loose speed while your driving and stall as if it's not getting fuel. She was on the expressway and lucky she was in the right lane and was able to coast to the shoulder before the car died out. I had this problem check several times and replaced the fuel pump and fuel sensor and still am having the problem. I have an appointment with the dealer for a diagnostic test on 10-1-2015”

NHTSA complaint #10778863, filed 2015-09, 63,000 miles

“To echo this complaint: 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 #10633464, filed 2014-09, 46,500 miles

“I was driving and the car slowed down in traffic. It then started to buck then die out! When I started it up again, it started and drove for a short period and died out again in traffic! I have had two or three o2 sensors replaced, even in the first year of ownership,, new off the lot. This vehicle has had the signal switch replaced, the clock went out two years ago, and now it loses power in traffic. This is proving go be a very dangerous vehicle and I hope no one has to die before something is done to remedy the situation!”

NHTSA complaint #10705224, filed 2015-04, 27,481 miles

“While accelerating from a stop at a traffic light I reached approx 20mph. At this point, the throttle ceased to respond. I had to coast to the side of road. I put the car in park and let it idle. Even in park, the throttle was unresponsive for a while. Finally I was able to give it some gas and it idled up to 2200 RPM and stayed there. It wouldn't back down. I couldn't get the car out of park. After several minutes, I turned the car off, waited a while, turned it back on and it was like nothing happened. Check engine light is on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10670862, filed 2015-01, 96,000 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20112229%
20102335%
20093621%
20082012%
2007136%
200695%
2005177%
20042110%

Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo

Electrical system
16 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology