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2009 Chevrolet Aveo Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, 18% of all 169 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 8 Aveo model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 42,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
30
18% of 169
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
42,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Aveo suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 3, 2010, latest Nov 22, 2019.

2009 Chevrolet Aveo suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2010Feb 2011Jul 2011Mar 2012May 2013Jul 2014Nov 2016Jun 2018
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Nov 2019; peak Mar 2011 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Aveo model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20059 (4%)
  2. 200613 (7%)
  3. 200716 (7%)
  4. 200814 (9%)
  5. 200930 (18%)
  6. 20107 (11%)
  7. 20116 (8%)
  8. 20120 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 42,500 miles.
Which Chevrolet Aveo year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has the most suspension complaints (30), compared with 30 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.