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2010 Chevrolet

Aveo

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Chevrolet Aveo: best and worst years
2010 Chevrolet Aveo

Closest available photo (2012 model year); you're viewing the 2010.

2012 photoVauxfordCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
Real-world MPG
30.4 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 2.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
66 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
8
Theft rate
2.1 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE22%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • AIR BAGS9%
  • POWER TRAIN9%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 105 total.

Chevrolet Aveo: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

906 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104

    This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Jan 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902U

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Nov 20, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5214G

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further sup

  • Sep 9, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER13598

    New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

  • Aug 7, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC5650M

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, B3935, C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765, and/or C0775.

  • Jul 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • and 898 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.