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.
The worst 2009 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine65
- Electrical50
- Acceleration22
- Suspension22
- Fuel system19
- Airbags16
- Transmission14
- Lights11
- Steering9
- Tires8
- Brakes7
- Wheels7
- Body6
- Driver assistance4
- Locks2
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
Stalling 28Check engine light 24Headlights 13Loss of power 10Won't start 9No deployment 7Jerking 7Ball joint 6Airbag light 5Fuel pump 5
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), and 1‑800‑762‑2737 (Pontiac). GM's number for this recall is 14505.
Recall number 14V460000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo 917
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock...
2009 Chevrolet Aveo fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 25-27 | 34 | 28-30 |
What 2009 Chevrolet Aveo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 control in check. I want people to know to stay clear of chevy cars!!!!!
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
Last year I bought this car in february and march is when the problems started, on i85 coming from durham the car wouldn't let me go no more than 20mph. I have been told the throttle body has been gone bad replaced it several time and I'm still having numerous problems with it and the break line rupturing while coming from raleighi keep good maintenance on my car to not understand why this is happening and yesterday the check engine light comes on again please put this car on recall. This car has stressed me to the max and I can't go places I want anymore!
Hello. My aveo started, and when I tried to shut it off, it would continue to run. This problem persisted until I pulled a fuse from the engine. I returned the fuse to its allocated spot, but now there is zero life in the aveo when I attempt to start it. The lights come on, and I have tried jumping the battery on two separate occasions. This is the second such occurrence in three years. Last time I paid to have my vehicle towed to a mechanic, and all they did was jump it. Started right up, they said.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed most of the time or the vehicle accelerated before the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. The VIN was not provided. *tt updated 11/19/18
My 2009 aveo5 2009. My brakes keep going out. But I am having to replace my wheel bearings 3 times in last 3 years. I don't understand why. I am scared because the back one is now making lots of noise so I know it's another wheel bearing grinding.is this considered in the recall of 2014 on aveo 5 2009.
Coolant temperature engine heating up
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Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
Owners have filed 169 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, close to a typical Aveo model year.
What is the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo year score?
The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Aveo: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?
Engine and cooling, with 65 complaints, typically around 43,000 miles. Next is electrical (50).
How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the Chevrolet Aveo have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Aveo model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (83 complaints), 2005 (79 complaints) and 2009 (65 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo get?
Official estimates for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo range from 28 to 30 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25-27 city and 34 highway.
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