Chevrolet Aveo ball joint problems

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · 50,000 miles · IL

I have had to replace the suspension rods, (tie rods, struts, and brakes and now the ball bearrings in the tires. I bought this car in 2010 which from my understanding it was supposed to be new at the time of purchase from baum chevrolet in clinton, illinois. I have bought three sets of tires (new) what is up with this car? Drive daily. I have reported it to general motors who insist it is not on recall. It should be.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 40,300 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the front and rear of the vehicle were unstable while driving. The dealer (edmond chevrolet buick gmc, 824 e main st, bradford, pa 16701, (814) 331-4476) was unable to provide the correct solution after inspecting and diagnosing the vehicle. The dealer replaced the ball joints, which did not prevent the failure. The vehicle was taken for an inspection and an independent mechanic diagnosed that there was a loose bolt that needed to be removed and replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 40,300.

Filed Jun 24, 2016 · Electrical, Suspension · 57,000 miles · IL

Had to replace suspension tie rods, po171 struts, tires 3 times and now a vacuum leak. Bought car in 2010. Car hesitates when driving and take off.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Steering · 83,000 miles · WI · crash

My wife was driving down the road and the rack and pinion broke and she lost steering. Because of that she hit a truck witch then damaged her car with $4100 in damage. I think gm should have put a stronger rack and pinion in the car. It didn't brake at the joints it broke at the gear that goes to both tie rods.

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Visibility · OK

When turning on wipers the wiper control arm detaches and wipers won't work.

Filed Aug 1, 2013 · Suspension · 53,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH the tie rod failed, causing the front passenger's side tire to become separated from the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the tie rod failed and became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed May 8, 2013 · Suspension · 21,700 miles · SC

Update on problems with chevy aveo 2009. After control arm, bearings,strut ,tires replaced in april,the car still has major creaking in the front end. Customer assistance and local dealer are both backing away from further help trying to get car fixed.customer assistance says gm doesn't "owe" me a car to drive during repairs and his advice is to go to dealer and get repairs done," your warranty has expired". I now have a car with 21700 miles on it,that hasn't been fixed,and I am thinking probably can't be,due to mfg.,design problems.what to do with a car like this,if it isn't recalled.

Filed Apr 24, 2013 · Suspension · 20,550 miles · SC

This is the third entry made trying to get the front end creaking noises from my car fixed by gm. Last week the dealer had my car from tuesday until friday and thought the noise had been fixed.of course,when driven home,it was still there. The noise can only be heard at slow speeds,as in parking the car,or going over speed bumps.strut and both bearings have been changed,also a control arm. I am afraid this is a design flaw that is unfixable,I have been trying since last summer,and the warranty is gone. Is it ever admitted that a car has been sold,new,that should not have been. This car has worn out a set of tires at 20000 miles,and they had been rotated regularly.although,so far,gm has cooperated,I don't know how this is going to be resolved.

Filed Feb 15, 2013 · Suspension · 68,762 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, she lost control of the vehicle as it began to swerve independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that a bolt was missing from the lower control arm. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 68,762.

Filed Jan 2, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 88,950 miles · MN

I began hearing a "thud" from underneath the car while making near-90 degree left turns, and occasionally when going over bumps at speeds from 5-25 MPH. On 11/25/2012 I was ascending level after level in a parking ramp, making left turns. During many of the left turns the "thud" noise was heard, at one point I heard what sounded like a piece of metal falling off the rear half of the car. It made noise as it bounced around the underside of the car before falling off. I stopped, got out, and tried to find what had made the noise but after looking around in the immediate area I couldn't find anything. In the weeks after this event I noticed a slight wobble occasionally while driving the car. The "thud" noise was continuing to increase in frequency and intensity. I didn't feel that it was safe to drive the vehicle as it was now obvious that something was not right in the steering or suspension. I was worried that a tie rod would come loose on the freeway or something similar to that. I brought the car to my mechanic for inspection. He informed me that the bushings had completely rusted out on the rear axle. The axle was loose and moving around while driving! It was beginning to damage other parts of the under body. He was unable to locate any replacement bushings from parts stores or the chevy dealership. The only way to repair the defective bushings was to completely replace the rear axle. My mechanic informed me that there were plenty of axles available in stock for this repair but not a single bushing. This indicates that this is not an isolated case, but that there is a much larger safety issue with these defective bushings on many other vehicles.