CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 3 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (51 reports).
2009 Chevrolet Aveo recalls
Most common 2009 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Problem areas named in the 169 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 51 |
| Engine | 36 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 |
| Suspension | 22 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
What owners report
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. The dealer informed the contact that they could not diagnose the vehicle because the vehicle failed to start. The dealer informed the contact that an unknown wiring harness might need to be installed to restart the vehicle; however, the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to GM Campaign Number: N110290. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
MY 2009 CHEVY AVEO HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH 89,000 MILES. IN IDLE, AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES, THE CAR WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. I BEGAN TO DRIVE NORMALLY WITH NO PROBLEM THEN THE CAR SURGES, LOOSES POWER, THEN STALLED IN TRAFFIC. AFTER ABOUT 3 MINUTES OF SITTING, THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED THEN AFTER ABOUT 4 BLOCKS, LOST POWER AGAIN. THE CAR KEPT DYING & RESTARTING. FINALLY GOT HOME. TURNED THE CAR BACK ON , THE IDLE WAS GOING UP & DOWN, SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHILE IDLING IN PARK. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS CHANGED, O2 SENSOR CHANGED, MASS AIR SENSOR CHANGED. AIR FILTER CLEAN. THIS CAR IS TERRIBLE. I WILL NEVER TRUST & BUY A CHEVY AGAIN!!!!! SHAME ON YOU CHEVY.! GET YOUR QUALITY
OUR SON HAD A CAR ACCIDENT ON HIGH I -49 N, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT BREAK. HE SUBSTAINED HEAD ,NECK TRAUMA , BACK AND LEG IN THE VEHICLE.
I HAD A ACCIDENT THE CAR COUGHT ON FIRE.
TIMING BELT BAD, NOT EVEN 60K MILES
2009 Chevrolet Aveo questions
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?
Based on 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (51), Engine (36), Engine And Engine Cooling (30).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.