FaultScore

FaultScore report

2010 Chevrolet Aveo problems

Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo with NHTSA between 2010 and 2022. The largest single group is the engine & cooling. Across this model's run it ranks 7 of 8 worst.

C

FaultScore 52/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Chevrolet Aveo.

How this is worked out

The numbers

105

Complaints

12

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries reported

46,500 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

37%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 22 vs 50 Severity 93 vs 50 Early failure 63 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 22
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Aveo. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 93
18.1% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 63
37% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2010 compares with every other Chevrolet Aveo

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Engine & Cooling 30 28.6%

Median failure at 46,500 miles

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 67,927 mi

Airbags 9 8.6%

8 crashes, 0 fires · median 45,462 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 9 8.6%

Median failure at 1,000 miles

Fuel & Propulsion 7 6.7%

Median failure at 44,750 miles

Acceleration & Cruise Control 7 6.7%

Median failure at 23,579 miles

Brakes 5 4.8%

Median failure at 52,963 miles

Steering 5 4.8%

Median failure at 67,927 miles

Suspension 4 3.8%

Median failure at 39,150 miles

Wheels 3 2.9%

Median failure at 41,084 miles

Other & Unspecified 2 1.9%

Median failure at 23,450 miles

Stability & Traction Control 2 1.9%

Median failure at 37,501 miles

Seat Belts 2 1.9%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 75,000 mi

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 2 1.9%

Median failure at 638 miles

Seats 1 1.0%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 68,000 mi

Body & Structure 1 1.0%

Median failure at 40,300 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 12 13.5%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 9 10.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 3 3.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 23 25.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 23 25.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 11 12.4%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 7 7.9%
150,000+ miles 1 1.1%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Feb 2010 peak 6 Oct 2022

Recalls on the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

14V460000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

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.

Risk: If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 68,000 miles Henderson, NV Crash

SEATS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES. THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10726080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 68,000 miles Henderson, NV Crash

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES. THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10726080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 68,000 miles Henderson, NV Crash

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES. THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10726080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Gridley, CA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH UP A HILL TO APPROACH A STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE SWERVED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED WHIPLASH AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 4/20/15*CN UPDATED 04/28/15

NHTSA complaint #10693865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 33,000 miles Lockport, IL Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

WE BROAD SIDED A CAR THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF US AT ABOUT 40MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT. LUCKILY THE SEAT BELT SAVED ME FROM GOING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, HOWEVER HAD THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSE TO I WOULDN'T BE ON TEMPORARY DISABILITY AND IN THE MOST PAIN I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED IN MY LIFE. MAJOR CHEST CONTUSIONS, MASSIVE BRUISING ACROSS THE CHEST AND ABDOMEN FOR WEEKS, STRAINED BACK AND NECK AND THERAPY FOR WEEKS ARE JUST A PART OF WHAT I GOT TO EXPERIENCE. NOT TO MENTION A LOVELY TRIP TO THE ER BECAUSE I HAD TROUBLE BREATHING AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #10606480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 75,000 miles Pasco, WA Crash

SEAT BELTS

THE BACK SEAT BELT BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT DID NOT LOCK UP LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSE TO ON IMPACTED, AND MY COUSIN HIT THE BACK OF MY SEAT AND BLACKED OUT. ALSO, WE HIT HEAD ON TO ANOTHER CAR AND THE ONLY AIRBAG THAT WENT OFF WAS THE DRIVERS SIDE AND MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. LUCKILY HIS SEAT BELT LOCKED UP OR HE WOULD HAVE HIT THE WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA complaint #10555476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 5,000 miles Deland, FL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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.

NHTSA complaint #11491275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 5,000 miles Deland, FL

ENGINE

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.

NHTSA complaint #11491275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 143,943 miles Uniontown, PA

STEERING

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.

NHTSA complaint #11413939 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 143,943 miles Uniontown, PA

SUSPENSION

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.

NHTSA complaint #11413939 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 66,000 miles Flagstaff, AZ

ENGINE

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.

NHTSA complaint #11322745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 113 miles Baltimore, MD

POWER TRAIN

PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION

NHTSA complaint #11309745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 113 miles Baltimore, MD

ENGINE

PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION

NHTSA complaint #11309745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 80,000 miles Lonaconing, MD

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE RUN POSITION IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE AND THE GROUND WIRE HAD TO BE UNPLUGGED TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

NHTSA complaint #11152534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 142,000 miles Jones, AL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 142,000 miles Jones, AL

ENGINE

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 40,300 miles Bradford, PA

SUSPENSION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER (EDMOND CHEVROLET BUICK GMC, 824 E MAIN ST, BRADFORD, PA 16701, (814) 331-4476) WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT SOLUTION AFTER INSPECTING AND DIAGNOSING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS, WHICH DID NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR AN INSPECTION AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE BOLT THAT NEEDED TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,300.

NHTSA complaint #11011335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 40,300 miles Bradford, PA

STRUCTURE:BODY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER (EDMOND CHEVROLET BUICK GMC, 824 E MAIN ST, BRADFORD, PA 16701, (814) 331-4476) WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT SOLUTION AFTER INSPECTING AND DIAGNOSING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS, WHICH DID NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR AN INSPECTION AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE BOLT THAT NEEDED TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,300.

NHTSA complaint #11011335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 74,000 miles Vero Beach, FL

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MISFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ENGINE MISFIRE IN CYLINDER FOUR, WHICH AFFECTED THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN TSB CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11290B. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE NHTSA ISSUED RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000.

NHTSA complaint #11003444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cincinnati, OH

POWER TRAIN

WHEN I DRIVE DOWN THE STREET MY CAR WILL GO OUT OF DRIVE THE I WILL HAVE TO STOP THE CAR THEN TURN IT OFF. THEN TURN IT BACK ON.

NHTSA complaint #10992064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 68,000 miles Mandeville, LA

ENGINE

THERMOSTAT STAYED CLOSED.NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON.DRIVING ON INTERSTATE.CAR JUST SHUT DOWN.SPEED WAS 65 TO 70.O2 SENSOR HAS GONE OUT ALSO FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO AND HALF YEARS.THE CAR HAD ONLY ABOUT 68000.MILES WHEN THE THERMOSTAT GOT STUCK.HAD TO HAVE MAJOR WORK DONE ON THE CAR.HEAD DID NOT CRACK.IT HAD TO BE REPAIRED.ALONG WITH OTHER ISSUES BECAUSE OF THAT PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #10959458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ashland, VA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CAR BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THE GAS PEDAL AT 45 MPH. A LOUD CLICKING NOISE COULD BE HEARD UNDERNEATH ABOUT MID BODY. IT DOESNT WANT TO ACCELERATE FOR PASSING ETC. COULD SMELL FUEL AND THE CAR WAS SMOKING LIGHTLY WHEN I GOT IT HOME. SAT IT FOR 30 MINUTES AND IT SEEMS TO BE OK FOR NOW,BUT HAVENT BEEN ON HIGHWAY YET. 36,000 MILES.

NHTSA complaint #10956916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ashland, VA

ENGINE

CAR BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THE GAS PEDAL AT 45 MPH. A LOUD CLICKING NOISE COULD BE HEARD UNDERNEATH ABOUT MID BODY. IT DOESNT WANT TO ACCELERATE FOR PASSING ETC. COULD SMELL FUEL AND THE CAR WAS SMOKING LIGHTLY WHEN I GOT IT HOME. SAT IT FOR 30 MINUTES AND IT SEEMS TO BE OK FOR NOW,BUT HAVENT BEEN ON HIGHWAY YET. 36,000 MILES.

NHTSA complaint #10956916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ashland, VA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

CAR BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THE GAS PEDAL AT 45 MPH. A LOUD CLICKING NOISE COULD BE HEARD UNDERNEATH ABOUT MID BODY. IT DOESNT WANT TO ACCELERATE FOR PASSING ETC. COULD SMELL FUEL AND THE CAR WAS SMOKING LIGHTLY WHEN I GOT IT HOME. SAT IT FOR 30 MINUTES AND IT SEEMS TO BE OK FOR NOW,BUT HAVENT BEEN ON HIGHWAY YET. 36,000 MILES.

NHTSA complaint #10956916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 69,933 miles ST. Peters, MO

WHEELS

FOUR TIRES OF AUTOGRIP P308 40K/AG308P1402 WERE PURCHASED IN LATE NOVEMBER 2015 WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 61674 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR SERVICE IN LATE FEBRUARY 2017 WITH ONLY 69933 MILES WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE TIRES WERE WORN TO THE WEARBAR. THIS WAS NOT THE LOCATION WHERE THE TIRES HAD BEEN PURCHASED. FOR WARRANTY REASONS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE TIRES HAD BEEN PURCHASED AND HAD THEM REPLACED, THE COMPANY THAT THE TIRES WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FROM DID NOT REPLACE TIRES FOR FREE, BUT PRORATED THE COST OF NEW TIRES. THEY NO LONGER CARRY THIS BRAND AND CLAIM THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. MY SPOUSE AND I FEEL THAT THE TIRES THEMSELVES WERE DEFECTIVE, BUT DO NOT SEE ANY RECALL ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS IS THE SIXTH VEHICLE THAT WE HAVE OWNED IN OUR ADULT LIVES AND HAVE NOT EXPERIENCE SUCH A QUICK PRODUCT FAILURE WITH TIRES. WE BELIEVE AN INVESTIGATION IS IN ORDER AND THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING THE CONCERN.

NHTSA complaint #10956739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 68,000 miles Mandeville, LA

ENGINE

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 93,000 miles Buffalo, NY

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

NHTSA complaint #10935660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 3 miles Tulare, CA

POWER TRAIN

HOLD LIGHT FLASING ENGINE LIGHT ON GAUGES GOING UP AND DOWN LIGHTS DIM A DAY LATER CAR DOESN'T START THEN A DAY LATER IT DOES START TOOK IT TO CHEVY DEALER BOUGHT AT SOMETHING SHOWS ON COMPUTER READ TO MANY TO NO EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONGE TOLD TO DRIVE IT AND HAPPENS AGAIN WHILE DRIVING IF U CAN MAKE IT IN TO SHOP WE CAN CHECK IT HARD TO CHECK IF ITS NOT DOING IT ........!!!!!!??????????? WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY HAVE COMPUTER IN IT IF IT CAN'T BE READ >>>>>>>>>>>>TULARE CA MERLES STONE

NHTSA complaint #10850635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 3 miles Tulare, CA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

HOLD LIGHT FLASING ENGINE LIGHT ON GAUGES GOING UP AND DOWN LIGHTS DIM A DAY LATER CAR DOESN'T START THEN A DAY LATER IT DOES START TOOK IT TO CHEVY DEALER BOUGHT AT SOMETHING SHOWS ON COMPUTER READ TO MANY TO NO EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONGE TOLD TO DRIVE IT AND HAPPENS AGAIN WHILE DRIVING IF U CAN MAKE IT IN TO SHOP WE CAN CHECK IT HARD TO CHECK IF ITS NOT DOING IT ........!!!!!!??????????? WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY HAVE COMPUTER IN IT IF IT CAN'T BE READ >>>>>>>>>>>>TULARE CA MERLES STONE

NHTSA complaint #10850635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 3 miles Tulare, CA

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

HOLD LIGHT FLASING ENGINE LIGHT ON GAUGES GOING UP AND DOWN LIGHTS DIM A DAY LATER CAR DOESN'T START THEN A DAY LATER IT DOES START TOOK IT TO CHEVY DEALER BOUGHT AT SOMETHING SHOWS ON COMPUTER READ TO MANY TO NO EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONGE TOLD TO DRIVE IT AND HAPPENS AGAIN WHILE DRIVING IF U CAN MAKE IT IN TO SHOP WE CAN CHECK IT HARD TO CHECK IF ITS NOT DOING IT ........!!!!!!??????????? WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY HAVE COMPUTER IN IT IF IT CAN'T BE READ >>>>>>>>>>>>TULARE CA MERLES STONE

NHTSA complaint #10850635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 122,000 miles Vineland, NJ

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING WHILE IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD GASKET, MANIFOLD GASKET, LUBE VALVE COVER, TIMING BELT, AND UPPER RADIATOR HOSE MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 122,000.

NHTSA complaint #10810839 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.