2009 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Owners have filed 278 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 18.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 12.9%.
Complaints278
Crashes23
Fires8
Injuries18
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 18.3% · 51
Engine 12.9% · 36
Engine and engine cooling 10.8% · 30
Vehicle speed control 7.9% · 22
Suspension 7.9% · 22
Air bags 5.8% · 16
Power train 5.0% · 14
Fuel system, gasoline 4.3% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire, 18 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Aveo in this data, 2009 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 13 in the last three years against 44 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 47,761 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that after several attempts to start the vehicle it failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The contact also stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to pay a portion of the repair cost. The failure mileage was approximately 200. Electrical system · reported at 200 miles
The low beam headlights don't work anymore. Went to mechanic, who replaced bulbs with brand new ones, and they didn't work either. They tested fuses and said those were fine. They recommended I go to a chevy dealership to fix it but don't have the money for all that. Running around at night to get home from work on a passenger-side daytime running light only, or high beams when no one's around. Help! Electrical system · reported at 33,000 miles
Back in 2010, car shut off while accelerating onto freeway. Took into chevy, could not duplicate & didn't fix. Happened 3 more times over 2 years, finally took it in 2012. Dealership shop said it was a faulty oxygen sensor in fuel line. Happened on listed date of incident in rush hour traffic, driving less than 20mph. Vehicle completely shut off. Have not taken it back to be looked at. Electrical system · reported at 55,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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