2007 Chevrolet Aveo: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · OK

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.

Filed Jul 6, 2014 · Electrical · 73,750 miles · IL

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.

Filed Mar 23, 2012 · Engine · 25,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. While driving 40 MPH, the contact stated that the timing belt fractured without warning causing the vehicle to lose all power. The dealer informed the contact that the timing belt needed to be replaced since it fractured and caused damage to the head, valve, and pistons. The manufacturer was aware of the failure but failed to offer any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/11/12*lj the consumer provided a VIN that belongs to a subaru. Updated 05/15/12

Filed Apr 26, 2009 · Engine · 13,143 miles · NY

On december 8, 2007 I took the 2007 chevy aveo into the dealership because the check engine light was on and the car would act like it was going to stall. The dealer had my vehicle 11 days and replaced 3 gaskets, 2 valves 4 seals and changed the fluids, vehicle was at 13,143 miles. Vehicle was then taken back in february x 2 and march to dealership in which I bought vehicle for the same problem check engine light on and all 3 times the computer would register it was the throttle body and they did nothing and they treated me with no respect. I then took to another dealer and they could not do anything until the light came back on. As anyone knows it takes the computer sometimes up to 300 miles to reset itself. So when the check engine light came back on 3 weeks later I took back to dealer and they stated that it was the trottleboday and it was just recalled 2 weeks prior. All the wasted gas and time. I was in contact with general motors the whole time and they did nothing for me I had the supervisor tell me after the throttlebody was replaced they would nothing for my time and wasted gas and very ruse man. And now my vehicle is back in the shop for the 6th time in the last 2 months because the check engine light was back on and she was losing power again. They have now replaced spark plugs, wires, ignition coil, fuel injectors., values and cam shaft. So now after 12 visits to the shop almost 35 days without my vehicle being in commission I am filing for the lemon law. I will never purchase another gm vehicle again. Anyone who is having anytype of problems with their vehicle there are laws out there that protect you. Yes it will cost me money to file it , but it will be worth it in the end. And word of wise always keep documentation on anything you have done to your vehicle you never know when you are going to need it.

Filed Feb 7, 2008 · Electrical · CO

12/30/07i was driving home from work,the battery light and brake light stayed on while driving, then the car suddenly started to lose power,all of the interior lights went off,the radio and heater went off,the headlights dimmed. I went into the dealership the next day, they had it until the 1/3/08"could not duplicate the problem".we picked up the car from the dealership, and drove it home. That night,the electrical problem started again, but the car died and would not start. We had it towed. They said that it started for them the next day, and they "could not duplicate" the problem, it had a low battery, they charged the battery. On the 17th the car had the low battery light and brake light on again while driving, so we were driving to the dealership, but on the way, it had the same "symptoms" and died,it was towed. They said"could not duplicate the problem". All they did was "drive it 15 miles one day" then "6 miles another". I picked the car up on the 21st because they were not doing anything to find or fix the problem. That evening the airbag light in the car came on and stayed on, so I brought it in on the way to work,they "forgot" to clear the codes in the car computer. On 1/29 (daytime), the car died again, with the same "symptoms" leading up to it. I called the dealership to have them come and look at the problem. They said on site "something looks loose",so they had it towed to the dealership, and when I went to pick up the car the next day the only thing they did was replace the battery. I got into my car and turned it on, and the brake and battery light stayed on even when the parking brake was not engaged. I went into the service center to tell them the problem, and they kept my car until friday. They replaced the ignition switch. Today, 2/7,I turned on my car, and the brake and battery light stayed on while I started driving to work. I intended to go to the dealership, but before I got there the two lights(battery and brake)turned off.

Filed Nov 20, 2006 · Airbags, Electrical · 4,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on a highway, the vehicle had lost all power on three separate occasions. The warning lights illuminated on and off and the engine idled as the vehicle coasted to a stop. The vehicle restarted, and then stalled after a few minutes. The vehicle was towed to the sales/service dealer, where the problem could not be recreated. The second time, the electronic ignition switch was replaced and the third time, the alternator was replaced. Also, while traveling 45 MPH, the vehicle avoided the tire tread thrown off the tire of a tractor trailer, and struck a median divider. The frontal air bags failed to deploy. The 18 year old driver sustained chest bruises from the seat belts and the 42 year old female sustained bruising due to the seat belt and skinned the left shin. Neither occupant went to the hospital. There was a police report taken. The contact had received a the federal safety agency recall letter # 06v398000 for the fuel system: gasoline. The manufacturer was notified and paperwork was submitted for lemon law procedures to replace or buy back the vehicle.