Out of no where it cought on fire
2007 Chevrolet Aveo engine problems
29 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 63,504. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 63,504
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine2
- Cooling system2
- Exhaust system1
- Engine: gasoline1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Aveo engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2007 Chevrolet Aveo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to an unknown engine cylinder failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. While driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal failed to operate and the gear failed to shift and went straight into neutral. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant level sensor module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
While driving on i95 my rpms dropped to zero without warning and I was able to get it off the road. The tow truck driver said the engine was blown. It had 63,504 miles on it and the required maintenance had been done less than 1600 miles earlier. No lights or warning. Luckily I was able to get it off the road safely.
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).
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).
I was driving on the highway and the car smelled like it was burning. And, smoke began to come from underneath the hood. I got off the freeway and I parked the car in front of a store.. I opened the hood and a mist of smoke was flowing from the transmission. I thought my car was going to go up in flames because it smelled like burning wires. I don't drive my car everyday so I should not be having these problems with my car. I also saw oil leaking from the manifold. I asked my brother to see it and that'swhat he told me. I was afraid to drive my car home. I drove it slowly home.
Timing belt breaks too often. The car has now had the timing belt replace 3 times since I have owned it I bought it at 69,000 miles I was replaced at around 74k then broke and left me stranded on the side of the road at night time after hours at 121k then has broke again at 134k this is supposed to be a 60k part and is not lasting like it should and when it breaks causes other stuff around it to be affected as well. The first time I had to replace water pump, the 2nd time water pump as well as engine gaskets and it cost me $2600 to fix. This last time just the water pump and a water hose. This last time it left my daughter stranded on the side of the road after dark on her way home from college luckily her boyfriend was able to come pick her up. This car is notorious for the timing belt issue. All three times this has been repaired by 3 different shops and all three say that this car has major issues due to the timing belts not being sturdy. Chevy should be replacing these cars or refunding the cost of having these repaired you can't even resell to people due to this issue. Also I never even got a letter regarding the head lamp recall. I am just wondering if chevy is waiting till people blow up in their cars.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, an unusual smell was emitted into the vehicle. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of road. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed the burning scent was of oil and antifreeze. The problem occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 75, 000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. While driving 10 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle's speed decreased. The dealer stated that the throttle body shorted out. The mechanic replaced the throttle body, performed a double intake service, and treated the fuel with ethanol. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 10,966.
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo engine
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo have engine problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Aveo engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 63,504 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Aveo have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Aveo model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (83 complaints), 2005 (79 complaints) and 2009 (65 complaints).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Airbags 84Electrical 50Lights 32Brakes 15Transmission 14Suspension 11Acceleration 10Steering 10Fuel system 8Body 7Visibility 6Seat belts 4Wheels 4Seats 3Tires 3Driver assistance 1Locks 1
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