2009 Chevrolet Aveo: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Lights · 60,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet aveo. While driving on the highway at an unknown speed, the headlights went out abruptly. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to ourisman chevrolet of bowie (16610 governor bridge rd, bowie, md) where it was currently awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2016 · Lights, Seat belts · IL

Both headlights went out and the wires look like they caught fire. The drivers seat belt is alway unbuckling while driving.

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Since I got my aveo5 ls in 2013. I have been problems since the air bag light on thinking my air bags don't work at all. The clock doesn't keep set. The flex tube needs be replaced every month. My headlights and brake lights need to replace two times a month or more. Then to find out I almost had a fire with my headlight plug is melted crispy black, now my headlight don't work as well. The module behind passenger side back always need to replace especially in winter. I had my car for 3 years and my paint has been coming off due to factory paint problem. Now I can not keep engine light off since I got my car, I think I put more money in buying parts then I paid for the car. Gm did a very poor design for this model

Filed May 9, 2015 · Lights · 138,000 miles · NH

I have had to change my headlights 5 times since I bought it in 2010. This time when I changed the front drivers side the harness was burnt and melted.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Lights · 58,000 miles · MI

Headlamp right not working. Bulb replaced. High beams are working. Relay switches are working 10 amp and 15amp fuses are not blown. No recalls on this vehicles are covered by dealership.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that both headlights and high beams failed to illuminate. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the module or the wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · MO

I notice that my left head light when out. I replace the bulb with a high price bulb but headlight was very dim. I then notice that my headlights went out all together and no high beams, but my high beam light indicator on my dashboard is on. Also I my radio display will go in and out sometimes.

Filed Jun 29, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 85,000 miles · OK

I was stopped at a red light waiting to make a left southbound turn at approximately 10:30 p.m. The aveo malfunctioned on turning. I ended up going southbound in the northbound turning lane and was completely stopped. I was unable to start the car, change gears, turn on headlights, or turn on flashers to warn other drivers of impending danger. The car was completely stalled with absolutely nothing working - confirmed by police, a friend, and wrecker operator. It was impossible to even push the car to a safe location as the wheels would not move/turn. A manual override was required by the wrecker operator to even load the car onto the wrecker. I was blessed to have a good samaritan pull up behind me and put on flashers and wait until the police arrived as without lights or flashers, it was difficult to see the car stalled in the wrong lane of traffic - creating the potential for an accident. In the weeks preceding this complete malfunction, I had replaced both front hub bearings, brakes, timing belt and water pump. Shortly after the last repair - replacing the timing belt and water pump - the air conditioning stopped working and received an estimate of approx another $1,400 for this repair from a chevrolet dealer in my area.

Filed May 31, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 33,000 miles · PA

The low beam headlights don't work anymore. Went to mechanic, who replaced bulbs with brand new ones, and they didn't work either. They tested fuses and said those were fine. They recommended I go to a chevy dealership to fix it but don't have the money for all that. Running around at night to get home from work on a passenger-side daytime running light only, or high beams when no one's around. Help!

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 3,000 miles · NC

Got this car brand new off the lot with only 43 miles on it. Around 3000 miles I had my first major problem. I was going down I-95 in st. Paul, mn at around 75 miles/hr and the car jerked then cut off. Mind you this is rush hour traffic and I had 2 toddlers in the car with me. We almost got rear ended by an 18 wheeler before I could get the car to drift to shoulder. Took 3 weeks to fix the fuel pump bc the car was so new they had not made extra parts yet. About a year later I started having electrical problems- onstar not working or randomly turning on, clock resetting itself to random times, dash lights either going out or all staying on, headlights randomly working, and of course I took to 2 different chevy dealers and neither could tell me what was wrong only that it wasn't covered under warranty =/ once the car turned 4 years on it has begun eating fuses and coil packs. This is after the coil pack and spark plugs/boots put on by chevy after that recall. It is eating coil packs every 4-6 months and at 150-200$ a pop it is expensive especially once you factor in mechanic labor. I hate this car and wish I never got it. I miss my 96 dodge caravan with the oil leak and manual windows. I felt much safer in that old van and it was more reliable- it never left me even with a blown head gasket. Chevrolet should be ashamed of themselves for putting their name on a now defunct pos foreign daewoo crap and selling it to us as american made. There isn't anything made in north america. There are a few parts made in mexico but most are korean made. I would never have gotten it if I had glimpsed those daewoo stamps under the hood, trunk, and car jams.

Filed Oct 3, 2013 · Lights · 100,000 miles · FL

Left front headlight went dim at night . Replaced the bulb but did not fix the problem . When checking the wire to the bulb noticed burn marks . Front head light has went dim before but the suddenly started working again a while back .

Filed Mar 12, 2011 · Engine, Suspension · TX

2009 aveo had 17 miles on it when purchased 2 days later car stalled and died out in middle of traffic. Car was in shop for about a week or two first was told it was catalytic converter stopped up then was told it was something with the motor parts was order and problem was fix then about a week later blower motor went twice dealership didn't know what was wrong with it so they replaced blower motor problem fixed until now same problem, has blown out 3 headlight bulbs was told there is a short in the switch or somewhere but dealer don't wanna look for the problem, motor is tapping loudly like its not getting oil to the lifter was told three times by two different dealerships that the motor is suppose to tap but when I purchased the vehicle the motor was quiet I took it to a mechanic and was told it was the lifter and there's a problem with the motor also oil is all over the top pf the motor around the cap was told by the dealer this is a normal problem thereshould be no oil no where on top of the motor the more oil on top the less oil in the motor which will make the motor blow up these are suppose to be certified mechanics and they are having to many excuses to not fix the vehicle. There is another noise that starts when you first start up the vehicle and dealership is deaf ear to the tapping noise and this noise as well they kept the car for 3 days and couldn't duplicate the noise but the very next day after I start up the vehicles you hear the noise plain and clear, tires on front and back are wearing unevenly dealership wanna says the alignment on the vehicle is straight how is that when im going on my third set of tires now and its 2011. Im working with the gm company to see what the outcome will be on this vehicle. Don't feel comfortable taking this car outta town at all with the motor tapping loud and its loosing oil.