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#BS-2009-CHEAVE-423C

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Based on reports from 278 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
278
Crashes
23
Fires
8
Recalls
1
TSBs
916
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 278 complaints, 23 crashes, 8 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine losing power dying intermittently

6 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

ac compressor went out

5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

61 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 48K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

85
0–30K
60
30–60K
48
60–90K
33
90–120K
8
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (85 reports) • Median: 48K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (61 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine61 (22%)
Electrical49 (18%)
Speed Control22 (8%)
Suspension19 (7%)
Fuel System18 (6%)
Airbags14 (5%)
Wheels & Tires13 (5%)
Lights11 (4%)

2009 Chevrolet Aveo: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, with 61 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 48,248 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 48K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

6
09
28
10
33
11
27
12
24
13
80
14
23
15
25
16
9
17
10
18
10
19
1
20
2
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

14V460000Sep 2014

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Aveo is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

278

Class avg

162

1.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 278 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chevrolet Aveo Model Years

201220112010200920082007200620052004
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2009 Chevrolet Aveo: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is related to the engine, with 61 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has 278 complaints, 23 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Chevrolet Aveo problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Aveo problems start?
Based on 237 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 48,248 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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