2009 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

36Engine complaints

21.3%Of all 169 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM49 · 29%

ENGINE36 · 21.3%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25 · 14.8%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL22 · 13%

SUSPENSION19 · 11.2%

Share of the 169 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE WAITING IN DRIVE-THRU FOR MY ORDER, MY CAR BEGAN TO SHUDDER VIOLENTLY. I WAS IDLING AT 1 RPM ON THE METER. SUDDENLY, MY CAR…”NHTSA complaint 10604733 — filed 06/20/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10594914 — filed 05/29/2014

“I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY AVEO WHICH I WISH TO GOD I HAD NEVER BOUGHT I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM…”NHTSA complaint 10594608 — filed 05/28/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo: 36 of 169 complaints on file (21.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have in total?

169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.