2006 Chevrolet Aveo: check engine light

Filed Mar 8, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · OR

This is happening to my car. Would like them to fix it . Manufacture defect and it is a huge safety issue. Effect pedal function. Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The technician may observe on a scan tool DTC P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation set as Current or in History. This condition may be caused by water intrusion into the instrument panel (IP) to body harness connector, which carries the APP sensor signals to the ECM/PCM. This water intrusion results in a voltage difference between APP Sensor 1 and APP Sensor 2 that exceeds a predetermined value for more than a calibrated period of time, setting P2138. This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the ip to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with reduced engine power displayed and dtc p2138 set. Known issue. Has not been recalled yet. https://www.tsbsearch.com/Chevrolet/07-06-04-019E

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 87,794 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that radiator fluid mixed with the transmission fluid. As a result, the transmission hesitated when the contact attempted to switch gears and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to community chevrolet (200 w olive ave, burbank, ca 91502, (866) 610-2450) where it was diagnosed that the clock sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine and air bag warning indicators were illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,794.

Filed Feb 8, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 11,000 miles · MN

My chevrolet aveo 2006 automobile has several issues that need to be addressed immediately. My car has issues with shifting and it suddenly speeds up for unknown reasons. My check engine light comes on all of the time. I tighten the gas cap as the manual states and it remains on. Also, there could be possible problems with the gas line as the car is making a loud sounds when I accelerate and smells like gas. I received a safety recall notice last year and was told that I would be contacted by mail when parts were ready. After 6 months, I contacted chevrolet who replied that the parts were still not ready after no response from chevrolet. I had to do the leg work myself. Their absolute disregard for immediate action is utterly reprehensible. People are being killed or injured because of their lack of or inability to address the situation.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 28,756 miles · CA

The engine would loose power and surge also check engine light came on. The throttle body was replaced. It happened a second time and again the throttle body was replaced this was on august 10, 2010. Now a third time the throttle body is being replaced september 19, 2014.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Fuel system · OH

Check engine light goes on and off for random amounts of times, from hours to weeks at a time. Taken to dealership for testing. Throttle body is defective and needs replaced.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · CA

2006 chevrolet aveo. Consumer writes in regards to headlamp switch recall notice. *smd the recall notice the consumer received, stated the parts were not available. Also, the consumer stated the ignition switch felt warm and the engine light illuminated.

Filed Oct 22, 2012 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · CA · fire

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.

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Aug 3, 2010 · Steering · 54,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the check engine warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would began to abnormally jerk forward. The vehicle would stall momentarily before independently restarting. In addition, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic where the contact was advised that the throttle body would need to be replaced. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 54,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2006 · Engine · 3,176 miles · LA

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light has been illuminating since purchase. The vehicle has been to the dealership twice for this problem, but the computer displays no codes. The invoice stated the manufacturer is aware of the problem and is currently investigating a possible repair. The recommended repair will be sent to the dealerships when found.

Filed Dec 20, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 638 miles · OK

Dt: the contact stated his vehicle shut down while driving. Prior to the car shutting down the engine RPM dropped and then increased suddenly. At the same time the check engine light came on. The vehicle has been intermittently losing power since the contact purchased it. This is the third time the vehicle has been in the shop for the same problem. The dealer thinks the problem lies with the PCM, but they were unable to obtain a replacement part from another vehicle.