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2009 Chevrolet Aveo recalls and problems

1 recall and 169 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.

1
recalls
169
owner complaints
13
complaints mentioning a crash
3
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 Chevrolet Aveo recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

NHTSA campaign 14V460000 · reported July 29, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 1,968 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the ABS valve corrodes it may result in longer brake pedal travel or reduced performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 23, 2024 · Engine and engine cooling · 90,000 miles

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…

Jan 27, 2020 · Engine · 8,900 miles

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…

Nov 22, 2019 · Air bags · 120,000 miles · crash reported · fire reported

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.

Oct 20, 2019 · Air bags · 7,800,000 miles · crash reported · fire reported

I HAD A ACCIDENT THE CAR COUGHT ON FIRE.

Sep 30, 2019 · Engine · 58,153 miles

TIMING BELT BAD, NOT EVEN 60K MILES

Aveo model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 11891316
2007 22162513
2008 11631716
2009 1169133
2010 16680
2011 077101
2012 0100

Across all years, the 2005 Aveo has the most complaints (235). All Chevrolet Aveo years →

Questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, the most recent reported on July 29, 2014 (Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (50 complaints), followed by engine (36).
How many 2009 Chevrolet Aveo complaints mention a crash or fire?
13 of 169 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 23, 2024.