2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs 2009 Pontiac G6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 169 | 710 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 916 | 1,046 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–30 | 18–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 86,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Aveo | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 9 | 293 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 177 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 190 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 63 |
| Engine | 36 | 24 |
| Power Train | 14 | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 35 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 40 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 15 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 63 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 31 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 10 |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo
2009 Pontiac G6
Compare all Chevrolet Aveo vs Pontiac G6 years →
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.