Ten problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo based on all problems reported for the 2009 Aveo.
I had a accident the car cought on fire.
Hello. My Aveo started, and when I tried to shut it off, it would continue to run. This problem persisted until I pulled a fuse from the engine. I returned the fuse to its allocated spot, but now there is zero life in the Aveo when I attempt to start it. The lights come on, and I have tried jumping the battery on two separate occasions. This is the second such occurrence in three years. Last time I paid to have my vehicle towed to a mechanic, and all they did was jump it. Started right up, they said.
Coolant temperature engine heating up.
The vehicle caught fire while travelling at approximately 40 mph on the highway, us route 93 at exit 33, south in massachusetts, and burnt and the gas tank exploded. There was no accident preceding the fire. The vehicle is a total loss.
Driving home from work, stopped at a store in a parking lot, car ignition would not turn off, could not get car keys out of ignition. Drove to a dealership, who said the ignition needed to be replaced because it was shifting. Said it would cost 4 to 5 hundred dollars, did not have it fixed. But since then, it has been difficult at times to get the car to turn on, or if turned off, hard to get keys out. A valet could not get it to turn off and when he finally did, could not get the keys out,so he left them in my car. I think this has something to do with the gm faulty ignition switches.
While driving turning left at an intersection passenger rear tire hub and with whole tire broke off. Towing company and mechanic informed me that this is due to defected car part.
Just wanted to let someone know sometimes when I take my key out of the ignition it is very hot to the touch and I have never had any other car do this it does not do it every time but on several occasions this has happened and was wondering if there has been others complain about this I just don't want a fire to start or something happen while I am driving it.
The car lost power for no reason . It did not fully stall but lost power and would not respond. It would lurch forward, barely go, then recover slightly. This happened sporadically and was frightening and dangerous. The battery light began to go off and on. Mechanics could find nothing wrong and battery ok. In November, car lost power in traffic, almost had wreck, barely made it to shop. "strangely swollen" battery found and replaced. Computer and all systems checked. Incident happened again. Back in shop. Clutch replaced, tube replaced in engine, etc. Cost $ 1500. Car seemed to run fine but only for days. Began doing same thing again. But when I take it to mechanics, can't find anything wrong because problem comes and goes. It seemed to possibly be triggered and happened more often if I used onstar built in phone. Had it turned off and thought that somehow fixed problem but it happened again yesterday in traffic with my 93 yr old mom in car. Terrifying. . Can't get out of way if car coming in intersection. No one helps me find a solution. I contacted gm online they said they know of no such problem. Hundreds of posts online from Aveo owners with same problem. Someone is going to die if this isn't made public. . We need a recall . Help please!.
Bought used the end of August 2010. Started having an issue with the car in October 2010. While driving the car would suddenly lose power. Example going 45 the car would quit accelerating and wouldn't go faster than 5-10 mph. No matter how hard you push the accelerator the car won't go. The tachometer revs up and down but the car won't go. I have had the car in on several occasions and always get the same answer. They can't find anything wrong. In October 2010 the dealership cleaned the injectors and throttle body at a cost of $193. 80. Didn't fix problem. In November 2010 they replaced the O2 sensors. Fixed the problem until I took the car in for a recall on the ignition coil and boots on June 21,2012. The car started having the same problems. Took it back on June 25,2012. They couldn't find anything wrong. The car has continued to have this problem on and off. Took it back to dealership on may 22,2013 and again after keeping the car for a week they still can't find anything wrong. Today, June 24 2013, the car is doing it again. This is very dangerous. When it quits accelerating there are no brake lights. In heavy traffic this is a problem. Someone is going to get hurt or worse.
My step daughter bought a brand new Aveo 2009 is has been in for repairs 13 times for the same problem. It will run fine then will not go over 20mph this has happened several times while she is driving on highway at 65 mph has almost caused her and my young granddaughter to be injured. When she starts the car the clock will reset its self to 7:23 no matter what time it is that is usually the first sign it is getting ready to turn into a death trap. O2 sensor has been replaced car is again in shop they are telling her they can't find any problems but think it could be the O2 senser want 600. 00 to replace. Her check engine light has not come on. Car is no longer under warrenty. We have contacted dealership where she bought it no help from them. Contacted chevy asking them to admit it is a lemon and do the right thing no help from them.