OUR CHEVY AVEO ONCE AGAIN WAS BROKEN THREE TIMES IN ONE MONTH THE CLUTCH STUCK IN PARK MODE UNABLE TO GO INTO DRIVE MODE CHEVY AVEO WAS EARLIER WITH CLUTCH STUCK ON JUNE 15, 2008, JULY 15, 2008 AND JULY 21, 2008. CHEVY AVEO FAILED TO RESPOND TO RECALL THE CHEVY AVEO AS THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD TO MY FAMILY. COUPLE OF OBSERVATI…
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OUR CHEVY AVEO ONCE AGAIN WAS BROKEN THREE TIMES IN ONE MONTH THE CLUTCH STUCK IN PARK MODE UNABLE TO GO INTO DRIVE MODE CHEVY AVEO WAS EARLIER WITH CLUTCH STUCK ON JUNE 15, 2008, JULY 15, 2008 AND JULY 21, 2008. CHEVY AVEO FAILED TO RESPOND TO RECALL THE CHEVY AVEO AS THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD TO MY FAMILY. COUPLE OF OBSERVATIONS: CHEVY AVEO HAD A FULL TANK WHEN IT WAS DELIVERED ON 7/21/2008 AT 14889 MILES. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CHEVY AVEO ON 7/23/08 IT SHOWED AN 1/8 FUEL WAS USED DURING THIS SERVICE SHOWING MILEAGE AT 14962. GAS BEING EXPENSIVE AT THIS TIME I WAS WONDERING WHETHER IT WAS TEST DRIVEN FOR 75 MILES? SECONDLY, TEAM CHEVROLET INVOICE STATES " CUSTOMER STATES THE KEY WOULD COME OUT OF THE IGNITION? I NEVER STATED THIS AT ANY TIME. THE PURPOSE WHY THE CHEVY AVEO WAS SENT BACK TO THE SERVICE CENTER WAS BECAUSE THE CLUTCH SHIFT WAS STUCK ONCE AGAIN IN PARKING MODE AND WOULD NOT MOVE BACK TO DRIVE MODE. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE KEY AT ANY GIVEN TIME, IGNITION KEY HAD FREE MOVEMENT. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE. *TR UPDATED 07/24/08
NHTSA ODI #10235553
56 miles · Apr 21, 2008
Air BagsElectrical SystemExterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN FAILING EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-70 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLS SOMETHING BURNING. THE CONTACT LEFT THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS FOR REPAIR, BUT NO WORK WAS EVER PERFORMED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND SUNNY AT THE TIM…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN FAILING EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-70 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLS SOMETHING BURNING. THE CONTACT LEFT THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS FOR REPAIR, BUT NO WORK WAS EVER PERFORMED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND SUNNY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. OCCASIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SWITCH GEARS AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE HEADLIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF WITHOUT THE VEHICLE TURNED ON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK AND THE CONTACT HAS TO USE HER KEY TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. AFTER LOCKING THE DOORS, THEY SOMETIMES DO NOT OPEN FROM WITHIN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT CARRIES A HAMMER IN THE VEHICLE IN CASE SHE HAS TO BREAK THE WINDOWS TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,080 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56. UPDATED 5/30/08 *CN THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, THE TRUNK LID WOULD POP OPEN WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN AS WELL, THE TRANSMISSION HAD A STRANGE ROARING SOUND AND IT WAS ALSO HARD TO UPSHIFT AND DOWNSHIFT, THE ODOMETER WOULD JUMP FORWARD ON ITS OWN WHEN IT WAS PARKED AND THEN RESTARTED, THE HORN WOULD BLOW ON ITS OWN WHEN NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 05/30/08
NHTSA ODI #10225255
23,817 miles · Apr 16, 2008
Power TrainSeats
BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED ON LEFT SIDE AND ALSO THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVERS FRONT SEAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10224673
100 miles · Apr 2, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingPower Train
REAR WIPER MOTOR MAKES VERY LOUD VIBRATION NOISE; REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FRONT HEADLAMP HAD CONDENSATION INSIDE; REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. REAR WIPER BLADE NO LONGER CONTACTED REAR WINDOW; REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. CLOCK QUIT WORKING, THEN WORKED ONLY INTERMITTENTLY, RESETTING AT 1:00; REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. RADIO QUIT WORKING;…
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REAR WIPER MOTOR MAKES VERY LOUD VIBRATION NOISE; REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FRONT HEADLAMP HAD CONDENSATION INSIDE; REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. REAR WIPER BLADE NO LONGER CONTACTED REAR WINDOW; REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. CLOCK QUIT WORKING, THEN WORKED ONLY INTERMITTENTLY, RESETTING AT 1:00; REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. RADIO QUIT WORKING; REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. RPM SURGES DURING UPSHIFT WITH POOR FUEL ECONOMY (26-27 AVERAGE); DEALER NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE. *TR
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the center console in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.6L ENGINE, DURING A NCAP SEVERE FRONTAL CRASH TEST, THE FUEL LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DEVELOPED A FRACTURE. IN ADDITION, THE CRASH DAMAGE CAUSED FOUR SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE FUSE BLOCK, THE COMBINATION OF WHICH ALLOWED THE FUEL PUMP TO CONTINUE RUNNING AND FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THESE CONDITIONS OCCURRED IN AN ACTUAL CRASH, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUSE BLOCK AND INSTALL A NEW SECTION OF FUEL LINE THAT HAS BEEN REDESIGNED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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