MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

● Typical for this model
2009 Chevrolet Aveo
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:28:36.721Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Aveo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2004: 206 complaints 2004 2005: 235 complaints 2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 216 complaints 2008: 163 complaints 2008 2009: 169 complaints 2009 2010: 66 complaints 2010 2011: 77 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2012
2009: 169 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004206
2005235
2006189
2007216
2008163
2009169
201066
201177
20121

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 49 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20240123

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 36 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20180403

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 25 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20240123

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 22 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140929 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 14V460000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Chevrolet Aveo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V460000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2011 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2005 ◆ 2007 ● 2004

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FAQ

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 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.