2009 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 8 Aveo years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has 169 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 8 Aveo model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (79 complaints, 47% of the total). Complaints report 13 crashes, 3 fires, 13 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 169
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 13 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 26 city / 34 hwy
Top 2009 Chevy Aveo problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine79 (47%)
- Electrical System57 (34%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires30 (18%)
- Fuel System19 (11%)
- Airbags16 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (8%)
- Brakes11 (7%)
- Other11 (7%)
- Steering9 (5%)
- Structure & Body8 (5%)
2009 Chevrolet Aveo recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V460000Jul 29, 2014Brakes1,968 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
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.
2009 Chevrolet Aveo fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,225
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Aveo years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo ranks worst among Aveo model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 169 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (79 complaints), electrical system (57 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (30 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 44,000 miles.
- Does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, most recently reported 2014, covering brakes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?
- EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,225. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.