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Chevrolet Aveo

2009 only

245 classified complaints 1 recall

2009 Chevrolet Aveo have 245 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 40,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Aveo report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 62 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 37 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 17 complaints

Median onset: 80,432 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 14 complaints

Median onset: 39,233 miles. 57.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 21,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 9 complaints

Median onset: 17,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 7 complaints

Median onset: 28,350 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 111,725 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009 model year. See the full Chevrolet Aveo report for every year and full specs/safety data.