2007 Chevrolet Aveo brakes problems

Filed Jul 24, 2015 · Brakes · 37,800 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the contact noticed an abnormal noise and the brakes failed. The contact began pumping the brake pedal and the vehicle was able to stop. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed an ABS speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,800. Ma 10/1

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 66,000 miles · MA

Unable to move gear from park to drive over seven times mechanic informed failure in gear box also informed that this is a manufacturring defect.

Filed Jan 30, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · 2,504 miles · FL

2007, both lower control arms replaced,, 2007 sway bar bushing, replaced,2007 vibration front end, low spot on rim fixed, 2008 vibration front end all rims and tires replaced tires bad and rims bent determined factory issued, 2009 vibration front end front rotors out of round fixed, 2009 lower control arms bushing replaced,2009 vibration and shaking upper strut mounts replaced,2009 upper strut mounts and bearings re-assembled reset front toe adjustment replaced and fixed,2009 sway bar bushing fixed,2010 replaced drive belt ,2010 both lower control arms loose fixed,2010 upper strut mount and bearing replaced, 2012 rf strut shift (on order) and air bag light on, replaced 2 battery's waiting result on electric. Issue., did call lemon law missed by two months mileage at this time is 59226. Updated 02/01/12 *bf updated 02/10/12

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Brakes · NY

2007 chevrolet aveo. Consumer states technical/ mechanical problems with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the ABS light illuminated and remained on. When the consumer engaged the brake pedal, the pedal was forced back up again, making a grinding noise and then proceeded to go another three or four feet before the vehicle would stop. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Upon inspection, it was determined the left and right speed sensors were faulty and had shorted out which caused the ABS light to illuminate. *jb updated 12/01/15*lj

Filed Mar 28, 2011 · Acceleration, Brakes · 54,802 miles · ME

The mechanical brake switch sticks in the open position. The driver depresses the brake pedal but the switch does not close and the brake lights do not come on. At least eight other complaints about this issue appear to be listed on the ntsb web site, however, many drivers appear to be unaware that the brake lights do not work and instead, they complain about a second symptom of the stuck switch: that they are unable to shift the car out of park. The owner's manual does describe a way for the driver to overcome the shift interlock problem but fails to mention that the brake lights may fail when this problem occurs. It appears that a number of people who encounter this problem continue to drive the car and rely on the shift interlock override without realizing that their brake lights are not working. I do not know if this same switch is used to disengage the cruise control, but it is common in other vehicles for the brake light switch to also disengage the cruise control. If that is the case with this model, then the stuck switch might also prevent the cruise control from disengaging when a driver taps the brakes.

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Brakes · PA

The ABS warning light comes on after brake failure. Sometimes while driving the vehicle or making right turn bends my brakes fail and I can not stop if I had to. This is a very important problem that needs to be corrected. I have almost had numerous accidents because of this problem!! It can be fixed but chevrolet should fix it at no cost to me. It is a safety recall as far as I am concerned! This is not a minor problem and other vehicles of my make, model, and year are more than likely experiencing the same problems that I am having! The exact part that needs to be replaced are the ABS wheel speed sensors for the front left and right brake.

Filed Jun 8, 2010 · Brakes · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. Exiting a driveway at low speeds of 5 MPH, the contact attempted to brake but the brakes would not engage. She continued to apply abrupt pressure to the brakes until they engaged. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was awaiting unknown repairs to the brakes. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Jan 19, 2010 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · WI

Chevrolet aveo 2007 ABS braking system failure to brake during slow speeds and one time on the highway. I currently have 98,000+ miles on a chevrolet aveo 2007 and while recently getting several services completed in the $500 range I got new brake pads on my vehicle because they were worm out. I was also having breaking problems while parking my vehicle. The ABS don't allow the breaks to engage and I have to use the emergency break. Its now been around 3 months since november 2009 when the ABS breaking system began to fail and my vehicle stopping has gotten worse. The dealer refuses to cover the parts under warranty nor to check the problem for free. I have replaced the fuse when this first occurred as hearing the PCM can reset causing the system to work again as it did until this year. I recently brought my vehicle into the chevrolet dealer whom has recently diagnosed my vehicle for $69.99 plus tax. A speed sensor bad was diagnosed and is getting fixed. The dealer told me this part isn't covered under warranty and cost $150. The ABS going bad on the highway was the final call when pulling off the interstate at 35 MPH and during parking/slow speeds I'm required to use the parking break. The warranty doesn't cover this part and costs $150.00 plus labor hours. I feel as this is a safety recall issue and should be covered by the dealer. Based on being required to use the emergency break to stop my vehicle during some stops I find this a very huge safety concern.

Filed Sep 23, 2009 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. She stated that while approaching a stop light she applied pressure to the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. As a consequence, she crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was completely destroyed. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 15000.

Filed Oct 18, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · VA · crash

I bought my aveo new. At only 6,000 miles the master cylinder failed and 5,000 miles later the brake booster failed and I crashed--the air bags did not deploy. Gm would fixed the brake booster but not the damage to my car! At 13,000 miles the brake drums needed to be re-surfaced, the brake rotors needed to be cut, and I had to get new brake pads--again gm would not fix it and made me pay for it. At 16,000 miles the air bag sensor for the passenger failed. At 18,000 miles the gas gauge failed and the shifter got stuck in park, and the cruise control would work on and off. At 20,000 miles the all four tires needed to be replaced. Around this time, gas mileage dipped to about 19-21mpg, but gm couldn't figure out why. At 30,000 miles I had to get new rotors and brake pads--again I had to pay for it even though they are wearing out prematurely. At 35,000 miles the transmission started to shift hard so gm recommended I change the transmission fluid at a cost $450 because the fluid has a special additive that is shipped from korea! At 44,000 miles the engine died--more like blew up. Gm said that it is my fault for letting it run too hot, though I had no warning from any gauges, lights, ect... Again I had to fix it even though I had the 100,000 mile warranty. At 48,000 miles the A/C needed to be overhauled--I had to pay for it. At 52,000 miles I hit a deer and again the air bags did not deploy. The insurance company junked it. Absolutely without a doubt in my mind the worst car I have ever owned. Gm should be sued for this car. They do not honor the warranty at all. The service departments treated me with disrespect. A couple of dealers refused to even accept my car for repair. The car is very scary to drive and not safe at all. With all the money I spent fixing the car plus my car payment each month, I could have easily purchased a bmw instead. Gm is absolutely the worst folks to deal with. Never again will I buy or support anything from gm.