2009 Chevrolet Aveo: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Engine · 8,900 miles · NY

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!!!!!

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 80,432 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet aveo. While driving various speeds, the vehicle attempted to stall and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,432.

Filed Aug 19, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 29,300 miles · LA

Less than 30,000 miles. Persistent problem (since 2012): engine shuts off by itself. No warning lights on dashboard before each occurrence. Car has been taken to the dealer multiple times. On 08/17/2016 around 11:45 a.m. Car shut off by itself while driving on the middle of a multi-lane (6+) highway. I was able to roll down the automatic window (it worked ) on the driver side, I pressed the warning light (it worked). After multiple attempts car started, and I drove away. The car worked well for a while, took side roads(35mph speed limit). Car shut off by itself a second time. I was able to restarted and made it to a safe location. I have reported this last situation to chevrolet and they told me to go to a different dealer, and only after pressuring they provided a 100.00 dollar coupon to get the car checked. Chevrolet claims they had no information on my car's record of shutting down by itself, that they dealer only reports the repairs. However, one of the dealer invoices from 2012 reads: "vehicle stalled", " another invoice reads "car died once", etc. And on the notes it includes "unable to replicate clients concerns". Just because the dealer cannot replicate the failure, it does not mean the car is safe to drive. The car is not safe. The car shut down on us and we were left in the middle of a multi-lane highway with cars going 65+MPH. The sudden complete shut off of the car in the middle of any road is a great danger not only to the occupants of the car but to other drivers as well. Other problems: clock/time gets restarted each time I start the car (and it is never right). In multiple occasions, during the morning, the car would not start (but radio and windows work), the car would take several minutes to get started.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Electrical · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the ignition switch turned to the accessory position. The vehicle was restarted and was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Engine · 69,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Fuel system · IN

2009 chevrolet aveo. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle gas gauge problems. *smd the consumer stated when the gauge fell below half a tank, the vehicle would stalled. He took the vehicle to the dealer three times, but they were unable to find a problem. The consumer sold the vehicle.

Filed Jun 29, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 85,000 miles · OK

I was stopped at a red light waiting to make a left southbound turn at approximately 10:30 p.m. The aveo malfunctioned on turning. I ended up going southbound in the northbound turning lane and was completely stopped. I was unable to start the car, change gears, turn on headlights, or turn on flashers to warn other drivers of impending danger. The car was completely stalled with absolutely nothing working - confirmed by police, a friend, and wrecker operator. It was impossible to even push the car to a safe location as the wheels would not move/turn. A manual override was required by the wrecker operator to even load the car onto the wrecker. I was blessed to have a good samaritan pull up behind me and put on flashers and wait until the police arrived as without lights or flashers, it was difficult to see the car stalled in the wrong lane of traffic - creating the potential for an accident. In the weeks preceding this complete malfunction, I had replaced both front hub bearings, brakes, timing belt and water pump. Shortly after the last repair - replacing the timing belt and water pump - the air conditioning stopped working and received an estimate of approx another $1,400 for this repair from a chevrolet dealer in my area.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NC

I own 2009 chevy aveo. While driving at no particular speed, the vehicle lost acceleration and stalls out without warning. The vehicle did start back. This failure has been going on since I bought the car in 2012. It is getting worse and worse. It doesn't run right at no particular time, just whenever. Don't ever know whether I am going to get to my destination or not without having to pull over so I don't get run over by traffic because my car is going no where. I have taken it to several dealerships several times. It wont duplicate the problem when they drive it and the service engine light is not coming on to get a code. The car only has 45,000 miles on it. It is a safety issue. Something should be done!!!!!!!!!!

Filed May 29, 2014 · Engine · 67,217 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost acceleration and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,217.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Engine · 37,940 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred three times over a period of one year. The vehicle was taken the dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,940.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Engine · 78,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while turning at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact restarted the engine and the vehicle operated as normal. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2014 · Electrical · 77,600 miles · RI

Stalled at intersection. Problem diagnosed as requiring ECM programmed. Not covered under warranty dealership charged a service fee for reprogramming ECM at a cost of $250.