2009 CHEVROLET AVEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
278
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO
The 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO has received a total of 278 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (49 complaints), Engine (36 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (25 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO, potentially affecting up to 1,968 vehicles.
Recall 14V460000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 1,968 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO
278 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO
General Motors, LLC has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5329C — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0341 and or P0366 set. If theconcern is duplicated, the technician is directed toreplace the related Camshaft Position sensor and retest for the...
PIP4977B — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about melted plastic piece in the engine block deck that may be found when performing mechanical engine repairs. If the Technician finds melted or distorted oil feed restrictor orifice is found, engine replacement is required at this time.
G166727 — EQUIPMENT
11290C - Emission Recall (revised service procedure). A degraded connection between the spark plug boots on the ignition coil assembly and the spark plugs may cause the illumination of the Check Engine Soon light, rough engine operation, and lack of engine power. Dealers will install new spark plug boots and...
SB-11290 — ENGINE
GM: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. PRODUCT EMISSION RECALL. DEGRADED CONNECTION BETWEEN IGNITION COIL SPARK PLUG BOOTS AND SPARK PLUGS. THIS MAY CAUSE THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT, ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION, AND LACK OF ENGINE POWER. DEALERS ARE TO INSTALL NEW SPARK PLUG BOOTS AND...
PIP5051A — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Engine Control Module has ended no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.
03-00-89-013H — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
12189 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Long Brake Pedal Travel and/or Reduced Brake Performance
120941001A — AIR BAGS
Information on Counterfeit Airbag Modules
PI0821 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-09-06-04-016A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET: ENGINEERING INFORMATION CLOSED/RESULTS PROVIDED-MIL/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, REDUCED POWER MODE, DTCS P2101, P2135 SET. THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO POOR TERMINAL CRIMPS IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET AVEO
- 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO — 271 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO — 323 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO — 280 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO — 307 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO — 250 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO (current)
- 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO — 105 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO — 112 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET AVEO — 3 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET AVEO — 0 complaints
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- CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 22,175 total complaints
- CHEVROLET IMPALA — 15,197 total complaints
- CHEVROLET TAHOE — 12,511 total complaints
- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints