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2009 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has 39 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Electrical
41
Engine
39
Suspension
21
Speed Control
14
Powertrain
11
Steering
9
Airbags
8
Lights
6
Other
4
Fuel System
4
Brakes
3
Tires
3

39

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 15, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle...
Sep 5, 2019ENGINETIMING BELT BAD, NOT EVEN 60K MILES
Jan 11, 2017ENGINEMY 2009 CHEVY AVEO HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH 89,000 MILES. IN IDLE, AFT...
Oct 19, 2016ENGINEENGINE KEEPS OVERHEATING. TWO BLOWN HEAD GASKETS IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. HOSES BURST WITH NO WARNING O...
Aug 29, 2016ENGINEMY 2009 AVEO STANDARD TRANSMISSION LOOSES POWER FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO FAULTS DETECTED. CAR HAS ...
Mar 21, 2016ENGINEOIL PAN CRACKED AFTER OIL CHANGE SHOWED LEAKING AND STRIPPED OIL PAN BOLT. LESS THAN 115K MILES, USE...
Jun 1, 2014ENGINEI OWN 2009 CHEVY AVEO. WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND STALL...
Apr 2, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS,...
Feb 15, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS,...
Feb 4, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS,...
Feb 3, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS...
Dec 5, 2013ENGINECAR WAS UNDRIVABLE DUE TO ENGINE MISS ON 12/5/13. CALLED HARBOR CHEVROLET IN MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA...
Sep 20, 2013ENGINEPURCHASES CAR IN 8/3013 TO DATE I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE ON 10 OCCASIONS FOR ENGINE ISSUES, A/C,...
Apr 8, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30...
Oct 13, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEVEHICLE HAD OPEN RECALL ON OCTOBER 13TH, 2012; TOOK THE VEHICLE TO JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET TO FIX RECAL...
Oct 5, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI BOUGHT MY 2009 CHEVY AVEO A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. WHEN MY CAR WAS AT 6,000 MILES, I DROVE MY CAR T...
Aug 30, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGBOUGHT A 2009 CHEVY AVEO LAST YEAR SEPT. 2010 I AM JUST NOW HAVING A PROBLEM WITH IT. YESTERDAY AT...
Aug 26, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGHARMONIC BALANCER WAS WORN AND DAMAGED THE TIMING BELT. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE DAMAGED TIMING BELT,...
Aug 13, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON THE FIRST INCIDENT, WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH STARTED SHAKING LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL AND STOPPED AC...
Aug 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAT 24000 MILES THE TIMING BELT HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A WORN HARMONIC BALANCER. NOW THERE ARE MOR...

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