2009 Chevrolet Aveo Consumer Reviews

Good Commuter Car

Written by: Bubba on 10/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Aveo 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I did the Cash For Clunkers deal. I needed a good commuter car since I drive a minimum of 700 miles a week. All you Jerseyites will understand. So far the car has been performing exactly as I wanted. 35 to 36 mpg in mixed driving mostly through the Pine Barrens. I have the auto with cruise control and they are the two items I must have. Comfort is fine. On Star is great so I don't need a cell phone if I break down in the pines or when I hit a deer again. Also got the 5 door which I highly recommend. This car is about utility and the 5 door is the way to go. Get me to work and home, load stuff in when I need to. I bought the car for cheap, reliable transportation. Grade: A+.

Favorite Features

Usable space, gas mileage, low cost, electric windows and door locks, radio and CD player, OnStar, good automatic w/cruise, *acceptable* engine performance, warranty.

Suggested Improvements

I dunno, maybe a turbo V6 for the same money? 100 mpg? No, the car if fine as it is for what it is. When I retire 31 months from now I'm going to improve it by buying a Corvette or Camaro SS. That is my suggested improvement. I suggest you do the same no matter what your wife says.

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Hoping for the Best

Written by: $4,300 for 2009 Aveo on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased my Aveo as part of the Cash for Clunkers program after all rebates my price $4,300. Did not need car as had purchased 2008 Civic Hybrid prior year. I have enjoyed the car and believe it is good for my teenagers to experience the manual door locks and manual windows. It has a comfortable riding position and I like the interior. I recently changed my oil and was surprised with canister oil filter and torx socket for drain plug.

Favorite Features

Interior design and color. Ride height. Simplicity under the hood. Price. Number of airbags. Ease of changing engine oil.

Suggested Improvements

A sixth gear for highway travel. Trade the sunglass holder for an arm rest for the passenger seat.

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Dis-Satisfied

Written by: Jlyn89 on 10/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Aveo 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Where do I begin. I've had nothing but problems w/my car. The RMP's don't idle right. It makes shuddering movements while driving & while stopped. After 1 month of having it, I had a transmission problem and other tiny problems. Buying this car was the worst decision I made. Don't expect a race car, because this car lacks power, very much. Dealership would not fix my car, so I got an attorney & General Motors agreed to buy back the car, so now I'm on the hunt for another. But I will tell you that this car was a pain in the neck the whole 3 months I had it. But I loved the way it looked outside & especially inside its such a nice looking car, just doesn't run the way it's supposed to.

Favorite Features

Interior & Exterior Features, I like The compact look of the car.

Suggested Improvements

Lacks power EXTREMELY. You can feel every movement in the road.

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LT Sedan

Written by: Iffos on 10/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Aveo 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my 2009 LT sedan Aveo back in May before the cash for clunkers. I love the car for the most part. Mines more of the sport version with a small spoiler, sun roof, leather seats, Alloy rims and a nice deck. I'm just about to hit 9k cause I bought mine with 3k on it. It still running great I like the sedan way more then the hatch back because you get more room. I'm always hitting 30 mpg and on the highway I'm hitting about 34 mpg. Great looking sedan. This was a 2009 Aveo built in 2008.

Favorite Features

Sun roof, deck with the aux port for Ipod, rims and the size of the car.

Suggested Improvements

Don't just put an arm rest on the driver side put one for the passengers as well, that way they can be happy with the ride as well.

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34mpg Yeah right going down hill!!!!!!!!

Written by: 34mpg YEAH right on 08/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Aveo 5 2LT 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We have had this car for nearly a year. Never once has this thing busted 27mpg. Must have been some good grass the day the EPA got a hold of this one. Rides OK, looks great. Needs power if there is no gas mileage.

Favorite Features

Looks are very nice.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage or power? how about a turbo?

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Nice car, over hyped milage

Written by: Dean Robertson on 08/14/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Aveo 5 1LT 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I cashed in on the Cash for Clunkers deal and got a good deal on the car. I was promised at least 30 mph in town and 35 on the highway. Nada. The first check was 23 mpg, then 20 and today only 21. I'm very disappointed in that ... but surprising good ride for a small car. But I bought it for the gas savings. Now the dealership says give it 10 to 15,000 miles before it will perform as promised. Waiting.

Favorite Features

Good looking, handles with ease, very surprisingly comfortable ride, fun to drive ... just nifty.

Suggested Improvements

Deliver the gas mileage that was promised.

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Dollar for Dollar best value

Written by: Jimbo on 08/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Aveo 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Excellent fuel mpg. Fun to drive LT with wheels,sunroof and spoiler is the way to go.. Get the ABS brakes.. Style and performance. Get the sedan not the hatch.. Sedan more room.

Favorite Features

sunroof keyless entry

Suggested Improvements

interior plastic cheap

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LS

Written by: igotanewcar on 08/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Aveo 5 LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I just picked up my fist new car. Picked it up with 100 miles on it and drove 1000 miles to Florida and it ran great. It averaged 35+mpg and that was running 70 mph on interstate. The downside is it runs at 3250rpm running 70 mph seems high but it is not normal driving for me. I normally drive 55 on the highway going to work and should do much better on mpg. LS package has no air, cd, or cruse. It would be nice but for the price I won't complain. 12000 list price - 1000 rebate and - 4500 cash4clunkers = $6500 before tax, title, license. My dad bought a mazda brand new in 1978 for $6700 hard to imagine 30 years later same price for better vehicle.

Favorite Features

ride is better than expected.

Suggested Improvements

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'09 Aveo Automatic

Written by: Oregonaveo on 07/19/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Aveo 5 1LT 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Just purchased the '09 Aveo 5 w/ auto and air package. So far I am happy with it. With the cash 4 clunkers and employee pricing I am paying $8000 including Title and Registration.

Favorite Features

AUX input on stereo, sunglass holder

Suggested Improvements

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GM finally built a good compact car

Written by: Ernie on 07/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Aveo 5 LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I wanted a compact car with good Gas mileage. I think I got one with this 2009 Aveo. It's fun to drive. It rides better than I thought it would. and I get 32 MPG in the city. I think GM finally has built a good compact car. It has more pick up than I thought it would. Not to good on a up grade but it's a compact car. I only had it for about a month now and I don't think it has any blind spots in it. The side windows are big. The engine runs quiet and it has a good ride on the highway. only one thing wrong with it, made in Korea. If anyone wants a compact car they should take a good look at a Aveo.

Favorite Features

Big side windows no blind spots. Seats are comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Instead of a 1.6 engine maybe a 1.8 engine if you don't loose the MPG

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