I have contacted you before. First, some months after I purchased car when I turned off car ignition would not turn completely off. Went on for two + years used wd forty finally got it to work most of the time. Had to go back to car hours after driving until it would release key and turn all the way off. The dash light stayed on and drained the battery. I noticed, (not all the time) that the gas pedal under my foot felt really hot; thought it was because it was a warm day etc, but it happened in cool weather also. Replaced head gasket seal twice still have oil leak. About three years ago + or -, had to have ball something in front wheel replaced. It broke again had it done again. When I accelerate left front wheel rattles. I drive slow in it and only go to school to get grand kids and to store primarily. Went to a big city and car( dragged, would not accelerate )on up ramps, went to orlando once to visit family, same thing. Two weeks after purchase car acted dead, would not start,took off battery cables, replaced them and car started. I called the ph # in owners manual at onset of problems, they said I would have to pay for diagnostics. I had repairs done by mechanics not assc'd w/ dealership, because of cost. I spent a lot on repairs from early on after purchase. I bought a car for reliability, to transport my gkids and get to go visit my family members I fl and tenn, but I only went to visit orlando once because I was afraid of driving in the mountains. *tr updated 4/1/15
2006 Chevrolet Aveo electrical complaints
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Arrived at a hotel five hours away from home, parked my car and could not get my key out of the ignition. Fortunately I had my spare key with me so I was able to lock the door. Took it to a dealership and it cost about $500 to fix. They said the problem was the ignition lock solenoid. I read a lot of similar cases with this model online and it is unfair that we all have to pay to fix this issue. Recall!
Have taken the car to chevrolet dealership multiple times and everytime the problem is "fixed" it happens again a few days or sometimes weeks later. First, the instrument panel cluster fuse kept blowing. Seemed to happen when fuel gauge read 1/2 full. Eventually, after many trips to dealership to fix it, it worked for three weeks and the fuse started blowing again. Then, RPM gauge started moving erratically for about a week and then stopped working altogether. Fortunately, this fixed the problem with the fuse blowing, but overtime, my temperature gauge did the same thing, and now my fuel gauge is starting to go. If I drive over 55 MPH, sometimes the RPM and fuel gauge will move, but not accurately. When I did think that the problem was fixed for those three weeks, I had taken the car in for another problem. Speedometer/instrument panel lights not working interior lights not working tail lights or brake lights not working all of this happened suddenly when I was driving at night. I checked online and found that the wiring design inside the splicer in the hood compartment fuse box was prone to failure (a lot of people have had this problem). I mentioned this at the dealership and sure enough that is where the problem was. They also said that my other electrical problems had to do with this as well. They fixed the problem, but then three weeks later, the initial problem with the instrument panel cluster fuse was back. I cannot afford to keep taking the car in for the same repair. I have researched online and found that many people have this problem with this car. It is incredibly dangerous to have a car that isn't electrically reliable.
Driving and lost steering and brakes and ran into a truck. Tried to steer and stop and could not.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the instrument panel failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated she removed the keys from the ignition however, the engine continued to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the shorted shifter switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was not made aware about the failure. The failure mileage was 19,814. Updated 5/27/14
First my clock would go out then my miles would disappear while driving my horn went out and then my radio, when checked out it was not my fuses it was told to me it was my electrical system and my car should not be having these issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that after parking, the vehicle rolled away in reverse. The contact engaged the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the shifter cable tab fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 78,000. ..updated 12-30-13 *bf updated 1/17/2014
Instrument panel cluster fuse kept blowing, only when fuel gauge was below half of a tank. Dealer was unable to find problem. Soon after instrument panel lights, gear shift lights, and passenger side tail light went out. Replaced tail light bulbs, and still did not work. Read forums and found the problem was splicer in the hood compartment fuse box. Seems to be a common problem with this car, there needs to be a recall due to extreme safety issues. Cannot see or be seen at night, cannot see gauges when driving at night.
Replaced every emissions at least four/two sets of tires/shocks/strutsengine seals/signal lights/headlight /tail light pretty much every light including inside car that I can think of/ replaced two batteries/ had corrosion taken out of different parts under hood as well replace many wires under hood. I have putting money in this car since 2009. I am done it has a total of 43,000 miles .do not buy one.
Dash lights and clock light flickered for months then dash lights finally went dead. Dash lights no longer work and also has affected rear passenger side tail lamp. The plastic splice connector box in the under hood fuse box is burnt to a crisp. Upon searching online it appears as though several people have had this same problem.
I have been reading all the complaints on the same problem with the light going out on the dashboard and the shift gear light as well at the same time all the fuses have been checked there all good so with all the complaints I have read there should be a recall on this some people dash even started a fire come on chevy people do a recall.
My 2006 chevy aveo hatchback was sitting parked in my driveway and had not been turned on in the last 12 hours. My dogs started to bark, and that is when I noticed my car alarm was going off, very quietly. I went outside to see what was going on and that is when I noticed my car was filled with smoke and that it was coming out of my air vents as well. However the engine was not on fire, nor was it effected. I tried immediately to unlock my car, but my locks had gone out, so I had to use my key and manually unlock the doors. It was once the smoked cleared I could see my dash was completely melted in where my air vents and clock once were. It does not appear that it hurt the cd player directly below it however. My windows are ruined by the smoke as well and they are darkened where the "fire" started. Prior to this day my battery has gone dead twice, but there was not warning signs that anything was wrong. I never received a check engine light or anything of the sort. It never showed any problems operating other than the two dead batteries.
My daughter was driving to the store when she smelled smoke. She had some things on the passenger side floor and noticed smoke coming out. She pulled into a parking lot and got out of the car with flames coming up from around the front console of the dash board. The police arrived and were able to put out the fire just before the firemen arrived. She only lost her cell phone which was laying between the seats and a few things were ruined from the fire retardant.
The interior instrument panel lights all went out. This is an issue I found out from other owners has happened to all of them.
Driving vehicle through residential area, smoke and subsequent flames seen coming from center dash of 2006 aveo. Vehicle stopped in street and fire extinguisher used to control fire and battery disconnected. Fire department responded and inspected vehicle. Vehicle towed to mechanic shop and inspection revealed drl module, airbag control module, and evaporator core housing blackened and melted along with multiple areas of the wiring harness melted. A report was filed with general motors customer service and a claim submitted to their central claims division for consideration. Vehicle has not been repaired and is currently in storage awaiting decision from general motors.
Check engine light constantly coming on. June, 2011 light kept coming on even after replacement for o2 sensors. July, 2011 thermostat housing goes out without check engine light coming on. Housing replaced and light keeps coming back on again. Alternator went out right after warranty expired. Windshield cracked when temperature dropped quickly outside. Other parts replaced as well.
2006 chevrolet aveo instrument lights failed, rs tail light failed, rf parking lamp failed, shifter lights failed, and headlamp on warning indicator failed. Due to a wire short that appears to be common in this year/model. Created dangerous condition for my wife. Wires melted together, could have been fire hazard.
Instrument cluster lights (speedometer, gas gauge, etc.) lights on shifter, and right rear taillights all went out at the same time. Fuses were all still good, light bulbs still good. Eventually tracked it down to a burnt out wiring splice, which had to be replaced. The loss of interior lights and brake lights is a serious hazard - especially when the fix requires hunting down bad factory wiring.
I have a 2006 aveo. In the last 12 months, the car has been in the shop for loss of power twice, throttle sensor replaced. Battery replaced, headlights blow out within months of being replaced. Ignition gets extremely hot. Radio blew out, A/C no longer works, passenger side airbag light has now burned out, instrument panel/shifter lights going out. And the car is now back in the shop with a bad alternator. The cost of repairing this vehicle in the last 12 months is ridiculous...not to mention the towing, the strandedness and stress. I also have a 2000 toyota corolla that has never been in the shop since I purchased it other than routine repairs.....the aveo is not worth the money, even when purchased used.
2006 chevy aveo hatch back my wife had purchased the 2006 chevy aveo and just one month ago it started to have problems 1- battery went dead purchased 2 new one before it w okay 2- lighters did not work had it checked and they could not find problem could be wiring 3- alternator goes out leaving my wife stranded 4-alternator goes the next week again leaving my wife stranded for at least an hours and a week before the item could be fixed 5- thermostat has broke in half and now since I live on guam item is not in stock help us on guam
2006 & 2007 chevy aveo svm models. Both alternators failed within 1 month of each other. Dealer claims to have replaced 'many' alternators for aveo model in just the last week. Dealer claims that aveo has this problem with alternators, but they are not covered under warranty. Alternator causes massive electrical problems throughout car. One car lost battery, dome light, radio, wipers, throttle sensor due to malfunctioning alternator. Alternator on aveo should be a recall item as it is a prevalent issue for the model. It should not be a 'dealer makes money' since car is 3 months out of warranty.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that his headlights burned out every two months. The contact stated that the failure was electrical. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The VIN number was unknown. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition and the gear was unable to be shifted out of park. The key will not move from the locking position. In order to turn off the vehicle, the contact must disconnect the battery. The battery must then be reconnected to restart the vehicle. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $300. The failure mileage was 38,857.
Currently own a 2006 chevy aveo hatchback, with just over 20,000 miles. Purchased new. Have been noticing within the last month that occasionally when attempting to start vehicle, I get a buzzing noise, and engine will not start. Must turn key again to get vehicle started. Seems to be a defective starter or ignition switch. Will be getting this checked asap. ***have also noticed this problem once in my mom's aveo sedan, also purchased new in 2006, currently with less than 10,000 miles.
This is a condition that is a safty haszard. I have recently purchased a chevrolet aveo. I noticed the speed did not seem right. I had this checked by the daeler I purchased the car from. It was of 7-9%. The speed reads higher than you are going. This is not a constant. It may be right one time and read wrong the next. This leads to estimating you speed as to not become a hazard for other motorists. Chevrolet informed me they know this and it is normal! They have no fix for this and basicly told me I will have to live with it! This is a car I purchased new! How can they sell a car with this fault? The number of failures is a guess- I have no way of knowing how many times it has happened.
Dt*: the contact stated the location of the horn is hard to find and excessive pressure is required to activate the horn. The owner's manual states the horn needs to be tapped to activate. The manufacturer has been alerted.
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