2005 Chevrolet Aveo: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jul 11, 2013 · Lights · 63,000 miles · NY

Dashboard cluster lights began to malfunction intermittently then after two days they wouldn't illuminate at all. The gear shifter lights and one tail light were also affected. After repair it was determined a wire harness that leads to the underwood fuse box had melted shorting the electrical wires. Having spontaneously burned, the interior and exterior lights wouldn't work. This made it impossible to see the speedometer, fuel gauge, engine fluid monitoring gauges, etcetera. Also, the exterior lights affected made for a dangerous driving condition as well as a traffic offense. After researching this I learned there are many, many cases of exactly the same problem with exactly the same year, make, and model.

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Electrical · MI

The instrument panel and shifter lights along with the dimmer for the clock, radio, and other interior lights stopped functioning yesterday. There have been several times the lights blinked off and back on but they are completely out now. After researching several forums (ex. Http://chevroletforum.com/forum/sonic-aveo-new-11/dash-lights-aveo-20707/), I found other people who had this same issue. It seems there is a defective part in the engine fuse panel that causes this issue. This could be a major concern to many drivers because you cannot see any of the dash instruments including the speedometer, gas gauge, tachometer, and temperature gauge.

Filed Dec 4, 2012 · Electrical · 163,000 miles · OH

The instrument panel and shifter lights along with the dimmer for the clock, radio, and other interior lights stopped functioning yesterday. There have been several times the lights blinked off and back on but they are completely out now. After researching several forums (ex. Http://chevroletforum.com/forum/sonic-aveo-new-11/dash-lights-aveo-20707/), I found other people who had this same issue. It seems there is a defective part in the engine fuse panel that causes this issue. This could be a major concern to many drivers because you cannot see any of the dash instruments including the speedometer, gas gauge, tachometer, and temperature gauge. Many suggestions to fix this issue were to replace the part, but the part is not available through the dealer or any parts store. Another way to fix the issue was to take out the part and join all of the wires together through soldering or a connector but I think this should be something that chevrolet fixes.

Filed Aug 18, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · CA

The dashboard lights, gear selector lights, and right rear tail lights, all went out at the same time. I have replaced all of the bulbs possible and all of the fuses are normal and functional. This is a big safety issue because I can't tell my speed engine temp or fuel level while driving at night and I no longer have right taillights making my vehicle harder to see at night.

Filed Mar 12, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 63,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the instrument panel illumination and the tail lights malfunctioned. The contact was unable to read the speedometer or the fuel gauge. There was no manual switch to operate the exterior lights. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed May 16, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · PA

Consumer letter concerning engine service light illuminated. *ts the engine light illuminated due to a fuel gauge error the first time. When the engine light illuminated again, the dealer explained that the wiring harness needed to be relocated and not repaired.