I was driving to my mother's house, the car was not shifting right and the engine was whining, all of a sudden I smelled smoke and seen fire under the hood. Gm would only fix the harness , the vehicle would start again but you could not drive it. No power in the engine. So I had to eat $6400.00 dollars I owed and traded it with carbone auto in yorkville new york. They sold me a car with the ABS lights on the traction lights on, the tire pressure lights come on and my doors lock and I have to climb over to the other seat to get out. The salesman knew these lights were on before I signed the papers and my car is still not fixed. This past winter I had no heat and got caught in an ice storm and my windows iced right over I could not see and hit a pole by my driveway and dented and scratch the whole right side of my car. It is carbone auto that made it so my aveo caught fire. They would not fix it, the car would never shift right the motor would whine out and they said oh that is the way a 1.6 liter car runs. I had the fidelity extract warranty and they would not fix the aveo I have lost 6400 dollars on these cars and it is the dealers fault, what do I do now my 2008 impala VIN is [xxx] the salesman name is [xxx] he knew these lights were on before I signed the papers he said it would be fixed. 8 months later still not fixed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2007 Chevrolet Aveo electrical complaints
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The gearshaft won't come out of park. I had this repaired at the dealership about two years ago and it is now happening again and paid $300 for a ground wire. My car currently has 90000 miles on it. I would like to file a formal compliant regarding the same issue. Please contact me asap I can be reached at [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Air bag light come on and will not go off
Approximately 3 months ago my dash lights quit working and now my passenger rear drl quit also. I smelled something burning at about this time also.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. When the key was removed from the ignition switch, the key was extremely hot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000. Updated 5/29/15*cn updated 06/04/15
Dash lights quit working and could smell plastic burning from under the dash. Also the tail light on the passenger side keeps blowing fuses.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. While driving at 30 MPH, all the instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. In addition, the gauges displayed incorrect readings and failed to function. The key failed to eject from the ignition and remained in the accessory position. The gear lever failed to shift and remained in the park position. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aevo. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 04/06/15*lj the consumer also stated the vehicle stalled. Updated 04/28/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a burning smell inside the vehicle. As a result, the instrument panel became inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the park position. Also, the contact mentioned that the ignition key failed to disengage from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuse box wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 71,000. Updated 4/29/15
Key got "stuck in ignition" and would not come out. My car in not on the gm recall list so dealer wanted to charge me an arm and two legs to fix. Took to an auto repair shop. How do cars get added to the recall list? Mine should definitely be on this one for ignition problem to the tune of $357.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. When the contact started the vehicle and activated the headlights, all the electrical power failed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a shift interlock solenoid. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,587.
After starting car, I was unable to disengage the car from the parking position. Was only able to get car out the park position by jamming a metal device into the manual shift lock release position. Ended having car towed to mechanic who diagnosed problem as needing a new fuse box. However, after first drive home, back to original problem: cannot remove key from ignition and if I do drive, electrical power goes out.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that burning fumes emitted from the engine compartment and the battery was drained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the battery was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for the diagnostic testing. The contact was made aware of recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v261000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
Ignition key gets hot to touch after driving car. Unsure what cause is....this happens after every drive....did not think about it until recall notice.
My daughter was driving this vehicle when the engine died at highway speed. She lost all power assist systems including power steering and brakes. She placed the car in neutral, at speed, restarted the vehicle and continued to travel without incident.
The dashboard over the speedometer becomes very hot and the key is hot when removed. I feel this may be related to recall 14236 regarding running lights. I am concerned about the recall 06133 regarding fuel line/fuse block as well.
My airbag never deployed during a front end collision. My car continues to get stuck in park. The passenger side window switch does not work. The AC continuous to make a ticking sound and still does not work after replacing a valve for a leak and replacing the compressor.
The airbag warning light came on. First diagnostic by the gm dealership pointed to a 12v power loss. Then after ~2 months the airbag light came on again. An independent car repair shop tested for 2 hours per trouble code and found the root cause was the time clock in the dashboard. Light stayed off when clock was replaced (repeated twice with original time clock). Light is off since 1 week after multiple car trips. Why does the time clock causes the airbag warning light to come on and potentially disable the airbag system.
Vehicle was parked in an airport parking lot. Unexplained dashboard/electrical fire occurred at some point while parked there...vehicle was totaled. Sounds like the issue in the may 21, 2014 recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.
The rear end makes aloud like whish sound when driving. The hatchback will not unlock with the key you have to crawl into the back and have someone at the rear of the car to pull while some is on the in sliding the spring . The rear plug caught on fire every since then r.p.m will not stay under 2 1/2 the accelerator goes up and down while drive it stick the left turn signal will not shut off the wiper fluid will not work we have check all fuse and none are blew. When the fire happened the bulb in that was not even blew the dash smell like it burning and gets very hot.
About a week ago I started smelling something burning. Thought I was mistaken. Tried to crank the car today and the battery was dead. Had a relative jump it and found the daytime running lights stay on even when the car is off. In researching what the problem could be I found that a recall has been issued regarding the daytime running lights module but I have not received a notice yet. I only have this one vehicle and I cannot get anyone to call me about getting this problem fixed. You would think that with all the bad publicity gm is getting at this time they would want to assist quickly. Nope. I am also dealing with my daughters car which is an hhr that has had the ignition switch recalled and I was advised today that it could take 8 weeks for the part to come in. Really? I am very concerned because my 3 year old grandson rides in both these cars. I am filing this hoping someone contacts me. Next step is ken amaro.
Daylight bulb fused and electrical dashboard instruments stopped working. Ignition key got stuck and the gear changing stick would not get out of parking gear. There was a faint burning smell. Similar incidence has happened multiple times, everytime. Within 2 weeks of repair.
I bought this car 8 mths ago, a few weeks after I bought the car the windshield wiper just flew off, a few weeks after that the cruise control quit working, a month after that the A/C kept switching off on its own and back on hours later, now the engine light has come on and the car hesitates and doesn't appear to be shifting gears when its suppose to, I took it to the dealer, they said it was a PCM update which they didn't charge me, a few days later it is hesitating again, the engine light is back on, the cruise control still doesn't work. Talk about a lemon.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the speedometer displayed a reading of 25 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was left in the possession of the dealer because the contact refused to drive it home. Upon further examination, the dealer stated that failure codes for the fuel tank and evap hose appeared during a diagnosis. The failure codes were reset. Approximately one year later the failure recurred. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that she would have to cover the repair expenses because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 57,665 and the current mileage was 88,194.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the valve cover gasket emitted oil over the engine and the vehicle would need a fuel system flush. In addition, the water pump and timing belt would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired yet one week later, all of the warning lights were illuminated as the vehicle stalled soon afterward. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who stated that the alternator was defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 75,179.
Brake lights do not operate. They just quit working. Checked all fuses and lights. Cruise control no longer works--just stopped.
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.
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