chevrolet aveo Problems
chevrolet aveo 2010 Complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
unable to see at highway speeds because the windshield washer cannot clean the windshield. 2010 chevrolet aveo windshield washer is useless at highway speeds. the washer fluid hits low on the windshield while at a stop and is unable to get past the wipers at legal highway speeds. this began immediately upon purchase. my car has been in three times, and the problem is unresolved. the dealer checked five or six similar cars on the lot and all of them have the same problem. changed washer fluid and cleaned lines. changed washer pump. dealer does not believe replacing the nozzles with new ones from the factory will resolve the problem because all similar vehicles checked have this same problem. *jb
Reported in: GRIMES IA || Crash: N || VIN #:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. while driving 35 mph, there was a odor within the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the radio needed to be replaced due to the plastic that melted behind the climate control system. the repairs were completed under warranty. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 900. updated 01/18/11 *bf updated 03/23/11
Reported in: SANTA MONICA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD6DE8AB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo 5lt. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle independently decelerated to 30 mph. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the transmission had lost communication with the vehicle, causing the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the contact stated that when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was slow to respond. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who advised that the vehicle would need a cold air intake yet the engine was not large enough to install the component. the contact also stated that the engine would shake violently when driving at least 55 mph. the failure would cause the vehicle to swayback and forth. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure with the engine. there were no repairs. the failure mileage was approximately 1500.
Reported in: LEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TG6DE6AB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo 5lt. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle independently decelerated to 30 mph. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the transmission had lost communication with the vehicle, causing the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the contact stated that when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was slow to respond. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who advised that the vehicle would need a cold air intake yet the engine was not large enough to install the component. the contact also stated that the engine would shake violently when driving at least 55 mph. the failure would cause the vehicle to swayback and forth. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure with the engine. there were no repairs. the failure mileage was approximately 1500.
Reported in: LEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TG6DE6AB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2009 aveo, started april 2010, at a traffic light, the car began to shake. the tach needle was jumping between 500 and 1500. it was acting like it was about to die than tach jumped up. i heard the engine surge. light changed and car barely moved. i pressed gas pedal to floor but car would lunge forward than act to stall. i put injector cleaner in next fuel tank. thought it was fixed. 3-weeks later as i was crossing a four lane road, car act as i described above, tach needle bounce between 500 and 1500, car sputtered and surged. took car to gm dealer, their computer found no problems or codes. no engine light, no code, cleaner mass air flow sensor, got gas at different station. july 2010 took car to dealer again. still no codes, found no problems. i thought problem might have to do with high humidity, since that was the only commonality i could find with each incident. the problem occurs every couple of weeks, i have gone through a complete tank of gas with no problem. it occurs at different time s of day, different outside temperatures, and weather getting cold it does it. took car to dealer october. they said possible the 10% ethanol gas maybe problem, so use premium gas. after three premium gas fills. temperature below freezing car sputtered and surged than stalled. rolled to stop, turned key off, than started car up and drove home with no problems. three days later, another below freezing temp, car began slowing down at 40mph than surged. when the car was slowing down the tach was dropping off than jumped back up with the surge. as of today the car has 11158 miles for less than two years old.
Reported in: LONG BEACH MS || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TG56E69B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. while driving 66 mph, the contact stated the cruise control was activated. while going uphill, the gear moved to second gear and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact had to apply pressure to the brake pedal to lower the speed. the failure occurred four times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they could not diagnose the failure. the vehicle was towed to the dealer the last time the contact experienced the failure. the contact stated the oil light had illuminated on the instrument panel. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
Reported in: ATWATER OH || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD6DE2AB
AIR BAGS
tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that while driving various speeds she fell asleep behind the wheel and swerved off the road. after reopening her eyes and trying to gain control of the vehicle she crashed into a tree on the adjacent side of the road. upon impact the air bags did not deploy and there weren't any warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. a police report was filed. the driver received abrasions to her chest area and went to the hospital. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and there were no diagnostic test performed due to a pending investigation. the failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Reported in: GOOSE CREEK SC || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL1TD5DE2AB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated the vehicle exhaust system would release a strange odor when driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle but was unable to locate the cause of the odor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 189 and the current mileage was 5,500.
Reported in: SOUTHFIELD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD6DE2AB
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle crashed into a bridge abutment and the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed to a towing yard, where it was destroyed. the driver of the vehicle sustained seat belt burns to the chest and abdomen. the contact, who was a passenger in the front passenger seat, sustained hematoma on his right calf. the police appeared on the scene and filed a report. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. the approximate failure mileage was 6,000. updated 09/15/11*lj updated 2/23/12 *cn
Reported in: EUCLID OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL1TD5DE9AB
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1st incident--due to the failure of the "clutch master cylinder"(leaking) its hard to make the gear shift(manual).dealer fixed it. 2nd incident--"check engine light "came on (mileage-3909)-- software need update.dealer fixed it. 3rd incident-- rattling noise from the door back of the driver side.(mileage--6858). it was loose window channel. dealer replace the parts. 4th incident--"check engine light" came on again (mileage-8882).oxygen sensor failured.dealer replaced the parts. 5th incident-- "brake light "come and go(mileage--9449). due to brake master cylinder leaking and at the same time the dealer also found the clutch master cylinder leaking too,now the same parts failed twice within months.i would like you to look into these incident to verify is this car model have the trend in failure of these parts which really concerned me on safety issues,specially the "clutch master cylinder"(failed twice) and the "brake master cylinder" on a brand new car.
Reported in: PATCHOGUE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE1AB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1st incident--due to the failure of the "clutch master cylinder"(leaking) its hard to make the gear shift(manual).dealer fixed it. 2nd incident--"check engine light "came on (mileage-3909)-- software need update.dealer fixed it. 3rd incident-- rattling noise from the door back of the driver side.(mileage--6858). it was loose window channel. dealer replace the parts. 4th incident--"check engine light" came on again (mileage-8882).oxygen sensor failured.dealer replaced the parts. 5th incident-- "brake light "come and go(mileage--9449). due to brake master cylinder leaking and at the same time the dealer also found the clutch master cylinder leaking too,now the same parts failed twice within months.i would like you to look into these incident to verify is this car model have the trend in failure of these parts which really concerned me on safety issues,specially the "clutch master cylinder"(failed twice) and the "brake master cylinder" on a brand new car.
Reported in: PATCHOGUE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE1AB
POWER TRAIN
1st incident--due to the failure of the "clutch master cylinder"(leaking) its hard to make the gear shift(manual).dealer fixed it. 2nd incident--"check engine light "came on (mileage-3909)-- software need update.dealer fixed it. 3rd incident-- rattling noise from the door back of the driver side.(mileage--6858). it was loose window channel. dealer replace the parts. 4th incident--"check engine light" came on again (mileage-8882).oxygen sensor failured.dealer replaced the parts. 5th incident-- "brake light "come and go(mileage--9449). due to brake master cylinder leaking and at the same time the dealer also found the clutch master cylinder leaking too,now the same parts failed twice within months.i would like you to look into these incident to verify is this car model have the trend in failure of these parts which really concerned me on safety issues,specially the "clutch master cylinder"(failed twice) and the "brake master cylinder" on a brand new car.
Reported in: PATCHOGUE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE1AB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1st incident--due to the failure of the "clutch master cylinder"(leaking) its hard to make the gear shift(manual).dealer fixed it. 2nd incident--"check engine light "came on (mileage-3909)-- software need update.dealer fixed it. 3rd incident-- rattling noise from the door back of the driver side.(mileage--6858). it was loose window channel. dealer replace the parts. 4th incident--"check engine light" came on again (mileage-8882).oxygen sensor failured.dealer replaced the parts. 5th incident-- "brake light "come and go(mileage--9449). due to brake master cylinder leaking and at the same time the dealer also found the clutch master cylinder leaking too,now the same parts failed twice within months.i would like you to look into these incident to verify is this car model have the trend in failure of these parts which really concerned me on safety issues,specially the "clutch master cylinder"(failed twice) and the "brake master cylinder" on a brand new car.
Reported in: PATCHOGUE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE1AB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. in addition, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the o2 sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 25,000.
Reported in: OWINGS MILLS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TG6DE2AB
SEAT BELTS
at point of collision, neither air bags deployed and seat belt did not work effectively to restrain my adolescent son. if the seat belt had restrained him properly and the air bag had indeed deployed; his teeth marks would not have been embedded into the dash. i firmly believe he and myself would not have suffered the amount of injuries if the mechanisms had worked properly. i had a head injury and whiplash, also. *js
Reported in: ALTOONA PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL1TD5DE3AB
AIR BAGS
at point of collision, neither air bags deployed and seat belt did not work effectively to restrain my adolescent son. if the seat belt had restrained him properly and the air bag had indeed deployed; his teeth marks would not have been embedded into the dash. i firmly believe he and myself would not have suffered the amount of injuries if the mechanisms had worked properly. i had a head injury and whiplash, also. *js
Reported in: ALTOONA PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL1TD5DE3AB
POWER TRAIN
2010 chevrolet aveo. consumer states problem with vehicle not having power *tgw several months after the vehicle was purchased, the consumer began experiencing situations where there was absolutely no power. she would be driving down the road, highway or interstate and all of a sudden the vehicle would begin to slow down, and when pressing the accelerator, there was absolutely nothing. she would pull off to the side of the road, turn the vehicle off and back on and it would go again. the dealer performed the po132 bulletin 100604012. the consumer then took the vehicle to firestone, because the check engine light illuminated for the second time and she continued to have no power. the consumer then went to another dealer, where they replaced the 02 sensor. several months later, she received a recall notice regarding an emissions problem which was performed on may 22, 2012. after the recall was performed, the power issue continued. *jb
Reported in: EDWARDS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DEXAB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
2010 chevrolet aveo. consumer states problem with vehicle not having power *tgw several months after the vehicle was purchased, the consumer began experiencing situations where there was absolutely no power. she would be driving down the road, highway or interstate and all of a sudden the vehicle would begin to slow down, and when pressing the accelerator, there was absolutely nothing. she would pull off to the side of the road, turn the vehicle off and back on and it would go again. the dealer performed the po132 bulletin 100604012. the consumer then took the vehicle to firestone, because the check engine light illuminated for the second time and she continued to have no power. the consumer then went to another dealer, where they replaced the 02 sensor. several months later, she received a recall notice regarding an emissions problem which was performed on may 22, 2012. after the recall was performed, the power issue continued. *jb
Reported in: EDWARDS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DEXAB
ENGINE
2010 chevrolet aveo. consumer states problem with vehicle not having power *tgw several months after the vehicle was purchased, the consumer began experiencing situations where there was absolutely no power. she would be driving down the road, highway or interstate and all of a sudden the vehicle would begin to slow down, and when pressing the accelerator, there was absolutely nothing. she would pull off to the side of the road, turn the vehicle off and back on and it would go again. the dealer performed the po132 bulletin 100604012. the consumer then took the vehicle to firestone, because the check engine light illuminated for the second time and she continued to have no power. the consumer then went to another dealer, where they replaced the 02 sensor. several months later, she received a recall notice regarding an emissions problem which was performed on may 22, 2012. after the recall was performed, the power issue continued. *jb
Reported in: EDWARDS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DEXAB
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the ignition warning light and the passenger side air bag off indicator illuminated. the passenger seat was not occupied at the time of the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician stated that the connector wire for the front passenger side air bag was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired and the air bag warning indicator continuously illuminated whenever the vehicle was in operation. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 47,000. the vin was unavailable.
Reported in: CORNING CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that while traveling 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. the front and side air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a concussion as a result. the vehicle was repaired but the technicians could not provide a reason why the air bags failed to deploy. the contact stated that the air bags were deactivated during repairs and that they should have deployed during the crash. the failure and the current mileages were 43,924.
Reported in: WESTLAND MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL1TD5DE4AB
SUSPENSION
i was driving on the highway when the engine light came on. the vehicle ran for a few minutes before it started losing power and chugging along on the highway. when i pulled off, i had to flutter on the gas to keep the car from stalling at the stop sign. to make it home on the back roads, i did not stop at stop signs for fear of the car stalling, i had the gas pedal to the floor and it was only going approximately 10 mph. i did not drive it to the dealership, it was towed. they found several engine control module updates. reflashed ecm code s47490d. performed campaign 11290 spark plugs and boot. while at dealership, tech found rear shocks were leaking. e5807 - rear shock absorbers replaced, both sides.
Reported in: PROCTOR MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE1AB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i was driving on the highway when the engine light came on. the vehicle ran for a few minutes before it started losing power and chugging along on the highway. when i pulled off, i had to flutter on the gas to keep the car from stalling at the stop sign. to make it home on the back roads, i did not stop at stop signs for fear of the car stalling, i had the gas pedal to the floor and it was only going approximately 10 mph. i did not drive it to the dealership, it was towed. they found several engine control module updates. reflashed ecm code s47490d. performed campaign 11290 spark plugs and boot. while at dealership, tech found rear shocks were leaking. e5807 - rear shock absorbers replaced, both sides.
Reported in: PROCTOR MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE1AB
POWER TRAIN
i was driving on the highway when the engine light came on. the vehicle ran for a few minutes before it started losing power and chugging along on the highway. when i pulled off, i had to flutter on the gas to keep the car from stalling at the stop sign. to make it home on the back roads, i did not stop at stop signs for fear of the car stalling, i had the gas pedal to the floor and it was only going approximately 10 mph. i did not drive it to the dealership, it was towed. they found several engine control module updates. reflashed ecm code s47490d. performed campaign 11290 spark plugs and boot. while at dealership, tech found rear shocks were leaking. e5807 - rear shock absorbers replaced, both sides.
Reported in: PROCTOR MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE1AB
ENGINE
i was driving on the highway when the engine light came on. the vehicle ran for a few minutes before it started losing power and chugging along on the highway. when i pulled off, i had to flutter on the gas to keep the car from stalling at the stop sign. to make it home on the back roads, i did not stop at stop signs for fear of the car stalling, i had the gas pedal to the floor and it was only going approximately 10 mph. i did not drive it to the dealership, it was towed. they found several engine control module updates. reflashed ecm code s47490d. performed campaign 11290 spark plugs and boot. while at dealership, tech found rear shocks were leaking. e5807 - rear shock absorbers replaced, both sides.
Reported in: PROCTOR MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE1AB
WHEELS
we have had numerous problems with the battery not staying charged. we would get ready to drive it and we would need to get a jump start. it got to the point where we considered buying a portable charger so we wouldn't have to wait for roadside assistance. in the last incident, i was driving and all of the lights illuminated at once. the power steering stopped working and then the car stopped. as we were waiting for a tow truck, a mechanic who was driving by looked under the hood and discovered that our serpentine belt and another belt had broken. we took it to a mechanic and were told that there was engine damage and the head gasket needed to be replaced and possibly the whole engine. also, we have had to replace the tires numerous times for no apparent reason. they keep going flat. according to a consumer affairs website, these issues seem to be common with aveo owners. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/chevy_aveo.html.
Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
we have had numerous problems with the battery not staying charged. we would get ready to drive it and we would need to get a jump start. it got to the point where we considered buying a portable charger so we wouldn't have to wait for roadside assistance. in the last incident, i was driving and all of the lights illuminated at once. the power steering stopped working and then the car stopped. as we were waiting for a tow truck, a mechanic who was driving by looked under the hood and discovered that our serpentine belt and another belt had broken. we took it to a mechanic and were told that there was engine damage and the head gasket needed to be replaced and possibly the whole engine. also, we have had to replace the tires numerous times for no apparent reason. they keep going flat. according to a consumer affairs website, these issues seem to be common with aveo owners. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/chevy_aveo.html.
Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
we have had numerous problems with the battery not staying charged. we would get ready to drive it and we would need to get a jump start. it got to the point where we considered buying a portable charger so we wouldn't have to wait for roadside assistance. in the last incident, i was driving and all of the lights illuminated at once. the power steering stopped working and then the car stopped. as we were waiting for a tow truck, a mechanic who was driving by looked under the hood and discovered that our serpentine belt and another belt had broken. we took it to a mechanic and were told that there was engine damage and the head gasket needed to be replaced and possibly the whole engine. also, we have had to replace the tires numerous times for no apparent reason. they keep going flat. according to a consumer affairs website, these issues seem to be common with aveo owners. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/chevy_aveo.html.
Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
WHEELS
i purchased my car in august of 2010 brand new in august of 2011 i had to replace all 4 tires the tires that were on were hankook so they put 4 new tires on in july 2012 my tires were shot and i went to get my car inspected and it wouldn't pass on this one hankook said the tires that were on it were 60,000 tires so they would pay 80 % and i had to pay 20% and i could pick whatever brand of tire i wanted i didn't know what to pick so went with yokohama and those were put on somewhere between 25 to 26,000 +miles well here i am august now of 2013 i knew my tires were shot so set it up for inspection and of course it would not pass i had to have 4 new tires again. these chevy paid for 2 and i had to pay for 2 they now have put continental my new car from aug. 2010 now has its 4th set of tires on my car was a little over 38,408 miles on it when the 4th set of tires was put on i keep trying to tell them there has to be a defect in the vehicle that this is not normal(and i don't see how it is safe) i do tire rotations and tire alignments and am now being told by the district specialist that at least now we have it recorded and these are 60,000 mile tires (which i said wow so was the first 2 sets of hankook. (these 2 tires cost me $260 and i do not think this is something that is normal to be dealt with every year. i have never even had an old vehicle that went through 4 tires every year
Reported in: SOMERSET PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TG6DE8AB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while driving on the interstate heading home, the vehicle stopped. luckily i was able to coast to the side. i was told it was the ignition coils and that there was an open recall on the vehicle for this issue. i had the vehicle towed to a chevrolet dealership. they fixed the problem so i thought. now, on october 28, 2013 with my 4 year old son in the car the vehicle stopped in the middle of the street. i had the vehicle towed to the same dealership. this time i was told it was my fuel pump, however upon picking up the vehicle, there is a loud knocking noise coming from the engine and is serious shaking. these things are very similar to the issue with the ignition coils. luckily traffic was not too bad when the car stopped on both the interstate and with my son, things could have been really bad.
Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE4AB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i went to start the car and it was completely dead, the lights worked and the "door ajar" light worked also, i had the car towed to a shop where i was told it was the ignition switch. a new one was put in, i paid $553 took the car and ran errands. after leaving the car not running for about 1-1/2 hours i went to start it and the same thing happened. car was towed back to shop where mechanic called chevy dealer and they told him since it was an aftermarket part, it wasn't compatible. he ordered a gm/chevy ignition switch and replaced my battery too. i picked the car up today, ran errands but left the car running. as soon as i came home i turned the car off and went to restart it and the same thing happened. i called the shop and the owner came here and opened the hood and showed me that the fuse blew, when going to put a new fuse in, it started sparking. this is a safety hazard as it is going to wind up causing a fire because there is obviously some sort of short in the wiring. i called gm/chevy and conveniently as of 2010 models it is only covered under the bumper to bumper warranty so they will not do anything. i think they know that this is a malfunction on their vehicles but they won't do anything about it. please help
Reported in: MANVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD6DE5AB
SEAT BELTS
the back seat belt behind the drivers seat did not lock up like it was suppose to on impacted, and my cousin hit the back of my seat and blacked out. also, we hit head on to another car and the only airbag that went off was the drivers side and my husband was in the passenger seat. luckily his seat belt locked up or he would have hit the windshield.
Reported in: PASCO WA || Crash: Y || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
the back seat belt behind the drivers seat did not lock up like it was suppose to on impacted, and my cousin hit the back of my seat and blacked out. also, we hit head on to another car and the only airbag that went off was the drivers side and my husband was in the passenger seat. luckily his seat belt locked up or he would have hit the windshield.
Reported in: PASCO WA || Crash: Y || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2010 chevrolet aveo. consumer writes in regards to a faulty radiator and unsatisfactory customer service at dealership. *smd the consumer stated in september 2013, he started experiencing problems with the cooling system, where the temperature gauge would start to climb above the halfway point. thinking it was just loss of coolant, he added more to the reservoir, but to no avail. he decided to take the vehicle to the dealer and it was determined a radiator part was faulty. the radiator and thermostat were replaced at a cost of $1,000. it took a week and a half, before the vehicle was returned to the consumer. tow months later, while driving, the check engine light illuminated, when he arrived to his destination, he exited the vehicle, but didn't find anything ut of the ordinary, he resealed the gas cap, because he knew sometimes, that could cause the engine light to illuminated. however, later on when he tried to drive home, the vehicle would not shift gears or go over 40 mph. the consumer took the vehicle to a friend, who was a mechanic. an inspection revealed it was a transmission problem related to the installation of the radiator two months earlier. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the repair was made, under the power train warranty. four days after getting the back, the consumer noticed a hose was hanging from underneath the vehicle. the consumer called his mechanic friend again, where he discovered the technician at the dealer, did not re-attach the transmission to the radiator. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer.
Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TG5DE4AB
POWER TRAIN
wife was driving down expressway when all of the systems shut off. just like she had turned the key off. she coasted to the side of the road and after about 30 minutes she restarted the car and drove home. she took the car to the dealership where we purchased it, they checked the car and found nothing wrong.
Reported in: BOONVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE4AB
STEERING
driving 45 mph car suddently shuts off coast to side of highway very dificult to steer waited 5 to 10 minutes restarted car and drove home.
Reported in: GRANTSVILLE WV || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TG5DE4AB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
driving 45 mph car suddently shuts off coast to side of highway very dificult to steer waited 5 to 10 minutes restarted car and drove home.
Reported in: GRANTSVILLE WV || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TG5DE4AB
ENGINE
while traveling down the interstate at 55 mph car shut down loss all power no steering no brakes no lights, and it was nighttime, coasted to the side of road, car would not start back up for a good 15 minutes. had car to dealer 6/24 13 and once before that, dealer said (could not duplicate customer concern )
Reported in: BRISTOL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE8AB
SERVICE BRAKES
while traveling down the interstate at 55 mph car shut down loss all power no steering no brakes no lights, and it was nighttime, coasted to the side of road, car would not start back up for a good 15 minutes. had car to dealer 6/24 13 and once before that, dealer said (could not duplicate customer concern )
Reported in: BRISTOL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE8AB
STEERING
while traveling down the interstate at 55 mph car shut down loss all power no steering no brakes no lights, and it was nighttime, coasted to the side of road, car would not start back up for a good 15 minutes. had car to dealer 6/24 13 and once before that, dealer said (could not duplicate customer concern )
Reported in: BRISTOL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD5DE8AB
STEERING
running hot smoking loud ticking turning of in the middle of high way steering wheel locked & now its not cranking up at all
Reported in: WINGATE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
running hot smoking loud ticking turning of in the middle of high way steering wheel locked & now its not cranking up at all
Reported in: WINGATE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
running hot smoking loud ticking turning of in the middle of high way steering wheel locked & now its not cranking up at all
Reported in: WINGATE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
upon approaching a red light, i began slowing down and immediately the car started sputtering and once at a complete stop, the car rapidly vibrated for 5 seconds and then completely shut down. i waited a few seconds to try and restart and was able to make it home. this issue has been going on in different severities over the course of the past 7 months, dating back to october 2013. at other times the vehicle will begin decelerating while my foot is on the accelerator. the car will be unresponsive to any attempts to pick up speed for 3-5 seconds then all of sudden kick into gear and drive like normal. this happens at highway speeds and residential neighbor speeds just the same. i've had the fuel system cleaned, taken to 2 chevy dealerships in different cities and neither was able to come up with a reason as to why the car does this. the most recent trip came after the car died while at the red light. there's no check engine light, codes showing up on the scanner, and no problem with the fuel pump according to the dealers.
Reported in: ENID OK || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TG5DE3AB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
upon approaching a red light, i began slowing down and immediately the car started sputtering and once at a complete stop, the car rapidly vibrated for 5 seconds and then completely shut down. i waited a few seconds to try and restart and was able to make it home. this issue has been going on in different severities over the course of the past 7 months, dating back to october 2013. at other times the vehicle will begin decelerating while my foot is on the accelerator. the car will be unresponsive to any attempts to pick up speed for 3-5 seconds then all of sudden kick into gear and drive like normal. this happens at highway speeds and residential neighbor speeds just the same. i've had the fuel system cleaned, taken to 2 chevy dealerships in different cities and neither was able to come up with a reason as to why the car does this. the most recent trip came after the car died while at the red light. there's no check engine light, codes showing up on the scanner, and no problem with the fuel pump according to the dealers.
Reported in: ENID OK || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TG5DE3AB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet avero. the contact stated that the engine stalled while accelerating from a stop sign. the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. the contact added water and coolant in the radiator. the failure recurred on three separate occasions. the manufacturer was not contacted and offered no remedy. there was no diagnosis completed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 29,000. the vin was not provided.
Reported in: ELIAZEBETH TOWN KY || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet avero. the contact stated that the engine stalled while accelerating from a stop sign. the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. the contact added water and coolant in the radiator. the failure recurred on three separate occasions. the manufacturer was not contacted and offered no remedy. there was no diagnosis completed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 29,000. the vin was not provided.
Reported in: ELIAZEBETH TOWN KY || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
we broad sided a car that pulled out in front of us at about 40mph, the driver side airbag deployed but the passenger side did not. luckily the seat belt saved me from going through the windshield, however had the airbag deployed like it was suppose to i wouldn't be on temporary disability and in the most pain i have ever experienced in my life. major chest contusions, massive bruising across the chest and abdomen for weeks, strained back and neck and therapy for weeks are just a part of what i got to experience. not to mention a lovely trip to the er because i had trouble breathing at the time of the accident.
Reported in: LOCKPORT IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: KLITD5DEAB0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch and the vehicle could not be powered off. the contact stated that after numerous attempts she was able to release the key from the ignition. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 193,000. the vin was not available.
Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
this has happened every few months. most times thankfully it has only happened in parking lots. but it happened to me when i pulled out on a busy highway and it happened to my son today as he pulled out on a busy highway. i am scared for my son's safety. i paid a lot for this car as a used car from a chevy dealer i can not seem to get anyone who knows what the problem is. the chevy place said they could only help if if happen while they had it. other places have said the same. i think gm should take responsibility for making a car with a dangerous problem. i have seen a lot of reviews of aveo owners who have this problem and are facing the same frustration. could you make gm at least give people who have bought this car they want to get rid some kind of voucher for a trade in. they could use it for the sake of their family's safety and their sanity.
Reported in: DENHAM SPRINGS LA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
the 2010 chevrolet aveo worked fine on 8/13/14. drove it all day long with no issues, parked it while shopping for 1 hour. car did not start when i came out to leave. paid $125 get it towed to nightingale's auto tech & repair (12331 31 mile rd, romeo, mi 48065. 586-752-4514) approx 18 miles away, on 8/14/14. nightingale's found blown 2amp ignition fuse (under hood) charged us $79.18 & told us to take it to the dealership because they did not have the ability to fix it any further (on 8/15/14). we drove it to buy 2 amp fuses at a auto parts store 1 block away in case it happened again, which it did & we replaced the 2amp fuse again. we drove the car straight to the heidebreicht dealership a couple miles away & the fuse blew again trying to get it into the dealership service dept., on 8/15/14. today is 8/26/14, and the car is still at heidebreict's service dept, they do not know what the problem is. the service rep, chris, has told us over several phone calls that they couldn't find the problem & had to to call gm for consult.chris c. told me that gm recommended the tech should install 4 separate fuses just to troubleshoot, & i had to pay for that to find the problem. at this point, gm & the tech determined that the digital instrument panel was bad & the dealership ordered a new one. the dealership told me that my cost so far would be over $1360. they tried the new instrument panel& it did not correct the problem (fuses still blowing). on 8/26/14, heidebreicht's told me that gm told them to order another instrument panel & if that didn't work, then gm was going to send their engineers out to help them fix the problem. our car has been down for this problem for 13 days now & there is no resolution yet, even from gm engineers. are there any recalls, tsb's or anything on file for this issue? is it related to the huge ignition switch recall?. gm should pay for this!!!
Reported in: BRUCE TWP. MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD6DE5AB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the 2010 chevrolet aveo worked fine on 8/13/14. drove it all day long with no issues, parked it while shopping for 1 hour. car did not start when i came out to leave. paid $125 get it towed to nightingale's auto tech & repair (12331 31 mile rd, romeo, mi 48065. 586-752-4514) approx 18 miles away, on 8/14/14. nightingale's found blown 2amp ignition fuse (under hood) charged us $79.18 & told us to take it to the dealership because they did not have the ability to fix it any further (on 8/15/14). we drove it to buy 2 amp fuses at a auto parts store 1 block away in case it happened again, which it did & we replaced the 2amp fuse again. we drove the car straight to the heidebreicht dealership a couple miles away & the fuse blew again trying to get it into the dealership service dept., on 8/15/14. today is 8/26/14, and the car is still at heidebreict's service dept, they do not know what the problem is. the service rep, chris, has told us over several phone calls that they couldn't find the problem & had to to call gm for consult.chris c. told me that gm recommended the tech should install 4 separate fuses just to troubleshoot, & i had to pay for that to find the problem. at this point, gm & the tech determined that the digital instrument panel was bad & the dealership ordered a new one. the dealership told me that my cost so far would be over $1360. they tried the new instrument panel& it did not correct the problem (fuses still blowing). on 8/26/14, heidebreicht's told me that gm told them to order another instrument panel & if that didn't work, then gm was going to send their engineers out to help them fix the problem. our car has been down for this problem for 13 days now & there is no resolution yet, even from gm engineers. are there any recalls, tsb's or anything on file for this issue? is it related to the huge ignition switch recall?. gm should pay for this!!!
Reported in: BRUCE TWP. MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD6DE5AB
SERVICE BRAKES
the 2010 chevrolet aveo worked fine on 8/13/14. drove it all day long with no issues, parked it while shopping for 1 hour. car did not start when i came out to leave. paid $125 get it towed to nightingale's auto tech & repair (12331 31 mile rd, romeo, mi 48065. 586-752-4514) approx 18 miles away, on 8/14/14. nightingale's found blown 2amp ignition fuse (under hood) charged us $79.18 & told us to take it to the dealership because they did not have the ability to fix it any further (on 8/15/14). we drove it to buy 2 amp fuses at a auto parts store 1 block away in case it happened again, which it did & we replaced the 2amp fuse again. we drove the car straight to the heidebreicht dealership a couple miles away & the fuse blew again trying to get it into the dealership service dept., on 8/15/14. today is 8/26/14, and the car is still at heidebreict's service dept, they do not know what the problem is. the service rep, chris, has told us over several phone calls that they couldn't find the problem & had to to call gm for consult.chris c. told me that gm recommended the tech should install 4 separate fuses just to troubleshoot, & i had to pay for that to find the problem. at this point, gm & the tech determined that the digital instrument panel was bad & the dealership ordered a new one. the dealership told me that my cost so far would be over $1360. they tried the new instrument panel& it did not correct the problem (fuses still blowing). on 8/26/14, heidebreicht's told me that gm told them to order another instrument panel & if that didn't work, then gm was going to send their engineers out to help them fix the problem. our car has been down for this problem for 13 days now & there is no resolution yet, even from gm engineers. are there any recalls, tsb's or anything on file for this issue? is it related to the huge ignition switch recall?. gm should pay for this!!!
Reported in: BRUCE TWP. MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD6DE5AB
ENGINE
tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the engine light illuminates sporadically when attempting to start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician was unable to diagnose a failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 8,349. sr
Reported in: DOYLESTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL1TD6DE5AB