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 STOPP…
2009 chevrolet Aveo engine problems
moderate 39 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
39
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
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. I…
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 …
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 …
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 W…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2009 chevrolet Aveo?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 39 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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