7.2
pretty bad- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 7,600 miles
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2009 Chevrolet Aveo. Consumer states continued problem with vehicle tires the consumer stated he had to replace the tires every 20,000 miles. The tires were rotated and balanced every 6,000 miles and the air pressure was checked every week.
- Potosi, WI, USA
2009 Aveo had 17 miles on it when purchased 2 days later car stalled and died out in middle of traffic. Car was in shop for about a week or two first was told it was catalytic converter stopped up then was told it was something with the motor parts was order and problem was fix then about a week later blower motor went out twice dealership didn't know what was wrong with it so they replaced blower motor twice and cigarette light blew out fuses twice as well. Car has blown out 3 headlight bulbs was told there is a short in the switch or somewhere but dealer don't wanna look for the problem, motor is tapping loudly like its not getting oil to the lifter was told two times by two different dealerships that the motor is suppose to tap but when I purchased the vehicle the motor was quiet I took it to a mechanic and was told it was the lifters and there's a problem with the motor also oil is all over the top of the motor around the cap was told by the dealer this is a normal problem they are having to many excuses to not fix the vehicle. There is another noise that starts when you first start up the vehicle and dealership is deaf ear to the tapping noise and this noise as well they kept the car for 3 days and couldn't duplicate the noise but the very next day after I start up the vehicles you hear the noise plain and clear, rattling noise dealership service manager heard the noise first hand before and he knows there's a electrical short he said so himself. Tires on front and back are wearing unevenly dealership says the alignment on the vehicle is straight how is that when im going on my third set of tires now and its 2011. Dealership where purchased vehicle from says its normal to be on 3rd set of tires another dealership says its not im working with the GM company to see what the outcome will be on this vehicle.
- Port Arthur, TX, USA
2009 Aveo had 17 miles on it when purchased 2 days later car stalled and died out in middle of traffic. Car was in shop for about a week or two first was told it was catalytic converter stopped up then was told it was something with the motor parts was order and problem was fix then about a week later blower motor went twice dealership didn't know what was wrong with it so they replaced blower motor problem fixed until now same problem, has blown out 3 headlight bulbs was told there is a short in the switch or somewhere but dealer don't wanna look for the problem, motor is tapping loudly like its not getting oil to the lifter was told three times by two different dealerships that the motor is suppose to tap but when I purchased the vehicle the motor was quiet I took it to a mechanic and was told it was the lifter and there's a problem with the motor also oil is all over the top pf the motor around the cap was told by the dealer this is a normal problem thereshould be no oil no where on top of the motor the more oil on top the less oil in the motor which will make the motor blow up these are suppose to be certified mechanics and they are having to many excuses to not fix the vehicle. There is another noise that starts when you first start up the vehicle and dealership is deaf ear to the tapping noise and this noise as well they kept the car for 3 days and couldn't duplicate the noise but the very next day after I start up the vehicles you hear the noise plain and clear, tires on front and back are wearing unevenly dealership wanna says the alignment on the vehicle is straight how is that when im going on my third set of tires now and its 2011. Im working with the GM company to see what the outcome will be on this vehicle. Don't feel comfortable taking this car outta town at all with the motor tapping loud and its loosing oil.
- Port Arthur, TX, USA
Front tires wear unevenly, wearing on the outside edge. Maroone Chevrolet reports trtead depth of 5/32 inch on inner edge, 4/32 inch on the outter edge; but denies responsibility. Other owners have reported the same complaint.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated the front tires were replaced four times. The dealer advised the failure was due to the contact driving aggressively. The tires were replaced with 8,621 miles. The contact stated all four tires needed replacing at 15,018 miles. The contact believed that the failure was caused by the front suspension yet when contacting the manufacturer, the contact was advised that the tires were wearing as they were designed. The contact stated the tires that were initially placed on the vehicle stated a life span of 45,000 miles. The failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 24,000. Updated 11/9/10 the consumer stated the tires wore out prematurely and all four tires had to be replaced. Updated 11/16/10
- Holloy Springs, NC, USA
- Auburndale, WI, USA