Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 169 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V460000 Brake Fluid may Corrode Brake Module NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 50 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 29 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
Of the 169 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 169 complaints, owners report 13 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has one recall regarding potential ABS module corrosion and 169 owner complaints, indicating below-average reliability. Complaints mostly involve the electrical system, engine, and vehicle speed control, suggesting these are common failure points. However, more data would be needed for a reliable assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system inspection
- Transmission fluid check
- Air filter replacement
- Timing belt check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Engine misfire or stalling
- Sporadic electrical failures
- Loss of engine power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.