2009 Chevrolet Aveo
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 169
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 169 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 206 |
| 2005 | 235 |
| 2006 | 189 |
| 2007 | 216 |
| 2008 | 163 |
| 2009 | 169 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 77 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
30% · 51 reportsMost commonly citing switch and ignition.
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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle shut off independently. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-23
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Engine
21% · 36 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle caught fire while travelling at approximately 40 MPH on the highway, us route 93 at exit 33, south in Massachusetts, and burnt and the gas tank exploded. There was no accident preceding the fire. The vehicle is a total loss.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-03
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Engine and engine cooling
18% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and exhaust system.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that gasoline was leaking into the oil near the oil lever. Whenever she checks the oil, she smells gasoline on the dipstick.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-07-01
Vehicle speed control
13% · 22 reportsSuspension
13% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-09-29Service brakes, hydraulic14V460000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3 vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge, in any vehicle that did not have its module replaced under a previous customer satisfaction campaign. The recall began in late September 2014.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Chevrolet Aveo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 51 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 30 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V460000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.