2009 Chevrolet Aveo recalls and problems

The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 recall and 169 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2009 Chevrolet Aveo
Photo: 2009 Chevrolet Aveo by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 9 Aveo model years — 5th most.

1recalls
169complaints
13crashes
3fires
13injuries
43,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Jul 29, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V460000 · 1,968 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009: 6 complaints20092010: 19 complaints2011: 19 complaints20112012: 16 complaints2013: 17 complaints20132014: 43 complaints432015: 16 complaints20152016: 16 complaints2017: 5 complaints20172018: 5 complaints2019: 5 complaints20192020: 1 complaints2024: 1 complaints20241

2009 vs. other Chevrolet Aveo years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, the latest from Jul 29, 2014 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (65), electrical system (50), suspension (22). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.