2005 Chevrolet Aveo: check engine light

Filed May 13, 2015 · Engine · 105,750 miles · OH

The mileage and speed are approximate. I was backing out of my ice and snow covered driveway in february 2015. There is a small dip where my driveway meets the street so I accelerated so as not to get my tires stuck in the icy dip. As I was backing my car into the street, and my car was in the lane of traffic the car shut off. I was unable to restart the car. My neighbor, and another gentleman who stopped to help, pushed my car back into my driveway. I attempted to start the car several times after the incident. The car never again started. I borrowed a vehicle until I had enough money to have the car towed to a mechanic for repairs. A mechanic looked at my vehicle and told me on may 11, 2015 that the car needs a new engine, the price of which is $4,823.00. The mechanic further told me that the aftermarket/remanufactured engines company they deal with does not have an engine for this make and model car because this engine has so many problems that the company will not touch it. I believe that the oem engine has serious defects that have been overlooked due to the lack of reporting and lack of serious injury associated with the defect/failure. My car has shut off on me on three different days within an approximate six month period. I had a mechanic look at the car to figure out why it was shutting off on me in traffic and there was no indicator of any issue. My check engine light never came on, even after the recent engine failure. Please investigate this engine.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Electrical · OH

I have had this car for awhile it had 13teen miles on it when I got it and the censor light do not go off I had them replace and it still do the same thing and the brake switch get stuck often and I do not know if my brakes lights are on most of the time when I stop and with the engine light not going off it very hard to register my car this is not right and has cause alot of hard ship for me and I have to drive my car for my job 100% of the time what can be done and I see other have had the same problem with this car too.

Filed Jun 12, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 91,392 miles · OR

I was driving down the highway at 55 MPH and the car started to lose acceleration. I pressed on the gas and nothing happened. I started slowing very quickly and I pulled off to the side where eventually the car completely shut down all on its own and the battery light came on the dash. I turned the ignition to off and restarted the car. I was able to keep going without another incident. The next day on my way home from work the same thing happened again. My check engine light was on at the time for which I just had my fuel cap replaced because it was not locking at all. After a few days my check engine light has gone off. I am seriously concerned about this as this car is my main means of transportation back and forth to work which is an hour drive for me. I just recently purchased this car (within the last 3 weeks) from the ford dealership in tillamook or and of course they did not report any of these issues.

Filed Feb 23, 2013 · Lights, Transmission · 74,000 miles · OH

The shift gear does not work my back lights are all out I did not know this my check engine light stay on I have had new sensors put in one week and the next week check engine light comes back on what is wrong with this car why wont they recall it I have to drive this car clock wont keep right time gear shift light goes on an doff and my low beam and have had this car right out of the show room only 13 miles on it when I got it and know it is all mess up I don't know what to do about it!

Filed Feb 22, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · OH

My engine light stay on after I replace censor and now my brakes lights are all out my clock don't work right my low beams are going on an off and after replacing bulbs still do the same thing I just don't wont this care to catch on fire on me I have had it sense 2005 and bought it bran new and these problems are of very serious concern to me this car has serious problems and I have been reading about them on the internet why no recall yet on these cars.

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · MI

I have a 2005 chevrolet aveo that has given me numerous problems. A little over a year ago I noticed I could not shift my car out of park I have to use a screwdriver to shift my gear out of park. Soon after I noticed my brake lights stopped working. I bought a box of fuses but this only fixed the problem for less than a week. Every time I put a new fuse in the brake lights went back out in a day or two. One day while I was on the freeway my car just suddenly stopped without any warning. I took the car to the dealer it was still under the power train warranty. It was a electrical problem causing all of these problems and cost over $2,000 to fix. A year later the problems started again I can't move my gear without using a screw driver, my brake lights and headlights are out. If I slam the hood of my car one headlight will come on which shows that something is wrong with the wiring. The engine light and hold mode light flashes constantly. I feel this car is dangerous because there are no brake lights which can easily cause an accident. I was pulled over by the police because of no brake lights a $125 ticket. I am in a bind because I really need my car for work but I do not have $2,000 (no longer under warranty) to fix this car only to have the same problem happen again months from now. Also, I have noticed a strong gas smell from the car that has me concerned. I have read so many internet post from other people complaining about the same problems. This car seriously need to be recalled because it is endangering people lives.

Filed Jul 26, 2011 · Electrical · 131,092 miles · TX

2005 chevy aveo hatchback, electrical system...I have taken my car to the mechanic 3 times and he can not find out why my brake lights blows the fuse. I go through a box of fuses a week. Driving down the highway yesterday, my speedometer, went to "0" and odometer quit working. The dash clock only works when it wants to. Now this morning the engine light is on. I have replaced sensors that cost a fortune...now what ?

Filed Apr 12, 2011 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · MS

2005 chevy aveo quit on a busy highway. Chevrolet dealer fix the problem; it was the timing belt. Engine light was on when I picked it up from the dealership, spoke to one of the reps and I was told it was nothing and that the engine light will go out soon. Well it did along with the panel lights and flashing radio light about six months later. I replaced the fuses and ask the mechanics at express lube to check my fuses etc...of course they couldn't find anything and was offering me a chance for their mechanic to look at it for x amount of dollars...(too much cash). So I drove the car and finally the dash lights came back on for 3 to 4 days during january 2011. By mid march, my engine light came on again. I drove my car with no problem. On sunday, april 10, my car did a jerk when I put it in reverse; today, april 12, I left my head lights on and tried to charge my dead car with battery cables. As I turned the switch, a burnt wire smell had aroused in mid air and I thought it was something else. Next, smoke begin to blow out from my cd player. My son, his friend and other teachers were around my car at this time. I am thankful that the car did not catch a fire.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Engine · 89,535 miles · KS

2005 chevy aveo broken timing belt warped valves after 89,535 miles. Car was never inspected by dealership prior to selling car. Taken in numerous times because of check engine light on or flashing. Purchased car 5-21-10.

Filed Dec 16, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 51,000 miles · MA

Was driving to work and went through a drive through for coffee. Noticed that while idle, my car started to over heat. Continued on to work approx 1 mile down the road. When I got there I opened the hood and found that a hose was no longer connected to the thermostat housing. Then I noticed that the plastic housing itself was cracked in half and hanging off the car. It cost me about $80 for a replacement metal part which I had installed by a friend. This happened during the summer 2010; car had approx 51,000 miles. It is now december 2010, and car has approx 56,00 miles. My check engine light is on and I brought the car to a car part store to have them check the code. Apparently now I have to replace the oxygen sensor, which costs about $150.00 + labor. I bought this car used in 2007 and still have about 2 years left to pay on it. The warranty is no longer good.

Filed Aug 29, 2010 · Engine · 105,300 miles · KS

Driving home from work on 8/26/2010, the thermostat housing just split in have on my 2005 chevy aveo ls. The antifreeze spilled out and I needed to have the car towed. The thermostat housing is made of cheap pvc pipe like material and is in two pieces that appear to be glued together. A very low grade risky design in my opinion. The replacement part is only available from a gm dealer at a cost of $98 plus tax. The replacement part is made of sturdy aluminum. It appears to be a better design and structurally sound. My complaint is, gm obviously knew this part was substandard. Evidence of that is the reengineered replacement part. Gm should have recalled the chevy aveo's and replaced the cheap/defective thermostat housing instead of not informing owners of the defect, and allowing the part to fail on the open road. Further, the cost of $98 plus tax for the upgraded thermostat housing should not passed on to the owner/customer. Gm should refund that cost and/or recall the vehicles for free replacement. This is a safety concern, especially when you break down on a interstate highway, in a small compact chevy aveo, with small children in the car. I have read hundreds of blogs online of chevy aveo owners this same part has failed on (after mine failed). It's appalling that there has not been a recall on this issue, and that the federal safety agency has not forced gm to recall the vehicles with this cheap/faulty thermostat housing. It's not only a safety issue, but no engine light comes on when this happens, so a person can continue driving and cause further serious damage to the car if the engine block seizes up, etc.

Filed Jul 30, 2009 · Engine · 12,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet aveo. While merging onto the highway at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off. It took approximately five minutes for the vehicle to restart and then it shut off again. There were no warnings prior to the failures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. During the third visit, the check engine light illuminated and the dealer stated that the oxygen senor was activated and would not cause the vehicle to shut off. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 39,000.