2009 Chevrolet Aveo owner complaints

I purchased this car september 2009 and have drive around 5,000miles only. The engine is stalled everyday. However, the dealer said there is no issue. 2 months ago, this problem happened, the dealer changed a battery. Since december 11, 2010, again the engine has been stopped many times while I wait for the traffic signal. This morning (12/27), I was almost in the accident. The car was stopped on the hill and went backward. Fortunately I'm fine now, but I was scared. Debember 18, I visited the dealer, they said my car has no problem. *tr

At 24000 miles the timing belt had to be replaced due to a worn harmonic balancer. Now there are more problems which cannot be duplicated at the dealership. When trying to start the car, it will sometimes not start. After waiting about 5 minutes, it will eventually start. No engine or security lights come on. As you are driving down the road, the car will "miss" and/or lunge at various speeds. It also does not want to take gas, especially at about 30-35 MPH. The vehicle "pulls back" while accelerating. Unknown whether this is fuel system,engine, or transmission related. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without any warning. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times and stated that they could not find anything wrong with it. The failure mileage was 16000 and the current mileage was 35000.

Vehicle lost power to the engine. Stepping on the gas pedal did nothing. The car lurched and decelerated quickly. Power was suddenly restored to engine causing the car to speed up quickly, then engine lost power again. Car came to a stop, engine sputtered and then died. No warning lights came on. Restarted engine, car drove as normal. Took to dealership, they could find nothing wrong. Problem has continued intermittently for almost a year. Have taken the car to the dealership multiple times, they can find nothing wrong. The sudden deceleration has occurred at all speeds, including on the freeway almost causing a collision. The car went from 70mph to 40mph in one minute, sputtered for a while, and then came back to drive normally after several minutes. The problem happens within the first t

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Vehicle had open recall on october 13th, 2012; took the vehicle to john elway Chevrolet to fix recall 11290, and was told that the check engine light was illuminating due to an oxygen intake related issue. The open recall, which is was a defective emissions component, is, in addition to the emissions system, covered under the federal emissions control system warranty and federal emissions defect warranty in accordance with the u.s federal clean air act, and backed by Chevrolet's promise to "repair and/or replace defective parts in material and workmanship which cause vehicle to fail to conform with those regulations" (p20, 21), and cover "emission related defects in the genuine gm parts listed under the emissions warranty parts list, including related diagnostic costs, parts, and labor" (

When making turns, going over bumps or parking with the wheels side-ways, the front end of the vehicle makes a growling/roaring/grinding sound. *tr

Had an accident when someone ran into me. Airbags did not deploy. Suspension bars had to be replaced. Also have a crack in the vacuum hose. I was driving apprx 25-30 miles.the problems had nothing to do with the accident..my question is that I should not have to replace the suspension bars this soon. Now the drums have to be replaced (why?) I only have 60,000 miles on the car but these problems started long before this. Is this car on the recall list? ) [xxx] ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')*jb

I have had to replace the suspension rods, (tie rods, struts, and brakes and now the ball bearrings in the tires. I bought this car in 2010 which from my understanding it was supposed to be new at the time of purchase from baum Chevrolet in clinton, illinois. I have bought three sets of tires (new) what is up with this car? Drive daily. I have reported it to general motors who insist it is not on recall. It should be.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet aveo. While driving various speeds, the vehicle attempted to stall and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,432.

TPMS system is defective, can not be reset or relearned/reprogrammed by dealers. Need replacement of software within ECU or TPMS module, after import from gm korea daewoo plants. Software issues?

Lets start from the beginning when I first bought the car my air bag light and clock light will go in and out over bumps more the air bag light. Now and still the air bag light on dash is on and passenger air bag light above the clock says off when someone is sitting in the seat. 2nd my tail lights I go threw them like water. 3rd the thing in the passenger side back right next to the tire every winter I have a problem with wires or the whole thing braking. 3rd its says good gas mileage ya right. The gas gauge doesn't work proper ran outta gas a few times. I have replace battery and spark plugs now I having engine problems with engine light on the engine is riding rough my whole car is shaking I can not go to speed even when the gas petal is to the floor. I see a recall and now its closed

Just put it in drive give it gas wont go over 20 MPH, put in nutreal it reves up rpms go up and sounds good put back in drive back to 20 MPH even when giving it gas no rpms no go just 20 MPH wont go any faster. What is going on. This seems to be a problem... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet aveo. The contact was driving 5 MPH to a stop. As he attempted to accelerate, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate excessively. The vehicle was also hesitant to accelerate. The dealer was informed of the failure and a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred nine times. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 14,200.

Our son had a car accident on high I -49 n, the air bags did not deploy. The brakes would not break. He substained head ,neck trauma , back and leg in the vehicle.

Hola necesito informacion de las especificaciones requeridas gracias. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that as she removed her foot from the brakes in an attempt to leave a traffic stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated that prior to the acceleration failure, the cruise control was activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure and advised that the failure may have been caused by the floor mats. In addition, the electronic door locks were inoperable and was erratic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. The VIN was not available.

Loss in power and almost feels like car is lugging when I am pressing down on the gas it looses power only occurs when the ac or the heater is engaged. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet aveo. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning, which caused the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. In addition, the contact's vehicle continued to accelerate and caused another vehicle to crash into the front driver side. The contact sustained head and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The passenger sustained head and hand injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the impound lot and back to the contact's residence. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v46000 (services brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40

On my 2009 Chevrolet aveo5: the frame is not properly made (straight). A private repair facility and local dealership have concluded the same, and that it is not repairable. A certain part of the frame near the front end was improperly produced, causing the front end suspension to be unable to perform with reasonable function, and front tires to be unable to be placed on the vehicle properly for suitable control of the vehicle. This causes excessive tire wear, uneven tire wear, and an unreasonably low level of handling control. Beginning mileage 000 because it was made this way, and current mileage is approximately 21500. The vehicle cannot be aligned into any published specifications. There are no published factory specifications for the front-end alignment, which indicates this problem m