2009 Chevrolet Aveo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, and owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fluid (service brakes)
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.
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…
169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,773 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 43 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 23, 2024 · Engine and engine cooling
“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 th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 27, 2020 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo (Aveo 5). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 25–27 / 34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Aveo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Aveo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2 | 206 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 235 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 189 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo | 2 | 216 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 163 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 169 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 66 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Aveo | 0 | 77 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Aveo | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
How do I know if my 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V460000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.