2009 Chevrolet Aveo engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 27, 2020
“The vehicle caught fire while travelling at approximately 40 mph on the highway, us route 93 at exit 33, south in massachusetts, and burnt and the gas tank exploded. There was no accident preceding the fire. The vehicle is a total loss.”
filed Apr 3, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
Engine problems in other Aveo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Aveo | 22 | 29% |
| 2010 Aveo | 23 | 35% |
| 2008 Aveo | 20 | 12% |
| 2007 Aveo | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 Aveo | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 Aveo | 17 | 7% |
| 2004 Aveo | 21 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.