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From Wikipedia:
Traction control systems, on current production vehicles, are typically (but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of traction (and therefore the control of the vehicle) when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. Although similar to the Electronic Stability Control systems, the Traction Control systems don't have the same goal as them.
The intervention can consist of any, or all, of the following:
* Retard or suppress the spark to one or more cylinders
* Reduce fuel supply to one or more cylinders
* Brake one or more wheels
* Close the throttle, if the vehicle is fitted with drive by wire throttle.
The brake actuator, and the wheel speed sensors, are the same as that used for anti-lock braking systems.
The "Hold" feature just keeps the tranny in a higher gear to reduce torque and minimize wheelspin and must be activated manually. Older automatics had the same feature by keeping the lever on "2" or "L".
Im 16, and I dont feel like paying more than 100 bucks a month for car insurance, or high prices for some foreign european car, so this car is great.
I got a certified used 2004 Aveo, (looked spotless and only had 22,500 miles on it. Its works great for me.
I'm shocked when I hear what teenagers pay for insurance on some POS Escort -- more than the cost of the car sometimes.
I purchased my Chevrolet Aveo new in 2004 and it has been the worst nightmare of a car that I have ever owned. I bought a yellow Aveo and it is befitting because the car is a lemon.
I had the car 2 weeks and the check engine light went on after the car literally shook when I turned it on. The computer told the transmission to engage upon starting and had to be replaced. After that the car went in for service 9 times within the first year. The back drums were replaced because they were defective, the car threw an emissions signal, and it continued to shake and make engine noises. I think I drove a rental car more than my new Aveo in the first year that I owned it.
Now the car will be two years old in June, and it is ready to be hauled to the junk yard. On Friday the tensioner broke off of the car and the timing belt literally took out the valves in my engine. The head has to be removed and somewhere between $1500 and $2000 in repairs have to be made on this non invasive engine.
I would not recommend this car to any normal human being on the planet. If you have money to burn I would recommend burning the money before buying this car.
General Motors does not stand behind any problems with this car.
One post detailing your problems is enough for anyone to understand your frustration. Although you didn't post the actual problems (plus mileage at each issue) and what was done to fix the problems. Nor did you post the results of any lemon law claim you attempted during the first year.
If we are to make an educated decision on whether to buy or not, it will be really helpful to know more specifics of your problems and the repair work done. This way if there is a trend of some problems more people might also indicate the same issues.
The specific other problems will be helpful for other Aveo owners. At a minimum they can look out for signs of those, or people can shy away from the first model year on the Aveo.
I have seen two very high mileage Aveo cars come through. They were lab courier vehicles, tons of very hard miles, but at 180K for a 2004, they were a little loose in the suspension and it was obvious the rest of the car had a very hard life. They still ran with little to no smoke on start up, but they did drive like they had the miles on the ticker.
I haven't heard from anyone with more than 50K miles (neither has my local Chevy dealer), which is still considered low mileage for a modern vehicle. I have just under 70K miles and have had <i>some of the problems mentioned by lemondriver4 -- premature timing belt failure (38K), tensioner freeze-up with serpentine belt shredding (48K), truly excessive suspension noises and looseness - bad upper strut mounts (since 18K), exhaust leak (67K), defective brake rotors (65K).
I don't have any information on the 06 models to indicate whether any changes in those components were made. I've seen a high number of complaints about the suspension crunches on 04 and some 05 models, others have had timing belts fail before 60K and there have been a rash of Aveos that have needed all the valves replaced due to improper seating. There was a recall (not well-publicized) for 2004 models for the valves.
My engine, except for belts, and the transmission run fine -- I've had no problems at all. Unfortunately, the overall quality appears to be spotty and needs far more repairs than I'd like. Very reminiscent of 90s Kias -- you might reach 250K but it will nickel-and-dime you to get there.
I hope the newer models are better than what I've experienced. Without more information, though, I would still not recommend an Aveo to anyone. Like Forrest Gump's box of chocolates -- you really don't know what you'll get.
Most people come to the forums to voice complaints rather than praise. Would you have felt the same way if you had bought a Toyota and had problems?
Depends on the forum. Belong to one that's just for the Aveo, and it is more a general discussion group with a number of topic headings. Seems to be a young crowd, interested in "mods" and "tuning". Have gotten some good insights from other owner's experiences, though.
The dealers and independent garages are in the dark when it comes to this model, so we're kind of on our own to come up with solutions and find parts (other than OEM).
No one has them listed yet -- have tried: Sears, Monro, Firestone and major manufacturers such as Koni through their websites. Sears told me it usually takes 2 years for a new model to be listed, so this should be the year.
Chevy, are you listening? :confuse: Wake up!
Peace!
But... there was a budget to stick to
I am the owner of a 2006 Aveo SVM hatch and am so pleased with it I'm considering getting another to replace my Dodge Dakota.
:shades:
That's all I needed and if it holds up another year or two, I won't be terribly disappointed.
I wish U well, though. . .
Peace!
Perhaps they want to encourage more sedan sales with this new shell and revised interior. . .
GM works in strange ways. . .lol-
Peace!
I just bought a new 06' 5 door SVM. My worst MPG has been 36.2 which was my first tank. My Average over the last month or so has ranged from 36.2 to 40.54 mpg. I don't shift above 3k and don't drive speeds above 55mph. 80% highway and 20% city driving. I have had no problems so far. I had many years ago a 93' Ford Festiva. Mileage ran from 44 to 51 mpg at about the same conditions. I believe that slowing down from 70 mph does save from 18-20% on mileage, although this is not popular.
please let me know
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and how does the aveo drive in snow? i am in kansas but originally from quebec, canada and snow still concerns me even if we did not get much last winter thank you
Pros: Fairly roomy and comfortable, quiet, decent gas mileage, inexpensive
Cons: No long-term reliability reputation, abundant body roll in corners or in windy conditions, poor availability of parts, most repairs have to be done at dealers ($$$)
The other cars you mentioned (all Toyota designs) have excellent reliabilty and could easily go 200,000 miles without problems and they hold their resale value.
Have driven in snow 1 winter -- just so-so, about the same as any other small, light FWD car. If the roads weren't well-plowed and sanded here, I wouldn't get through anything more than 6" on level roads. If you're used to a 4x4, this car will be a disappointment, but for most folks in urban areas, it's okay.
I have test driven the Vibe/Matrix and find the manual shifter imprecise in shifting, and the interior of real poor quality/looks. I don't like the cars, just my opinion.
Can't speak for the newer models (heard the handling was improved for '06), but mine has gotten much sloppier with higher mileage and is buffeted terribly by wind (even breezes) -- worse than any car, including subcompacts, I've driven in 35+ years.
Have 76K miles on mine and it's a handful in 25 mph+ winds and/or heavy truck traffic.
Hope GM does improve the suspension since the car isn't a bad design and offers a low-cost alternative to it's competitors.
Still waiting for an aftermarket supplier (KYB, Bisltein) to come out with some decent gas struts and shocks -- won't go with the GM parts from the dealer. Too biased towards a soft, cushy ride at the expense of roadholding and control.
Have heard many complaints about excessive body-roll on another Aveo forum. Many of the owners have installed lowering springs and have gone to 16' and 17" wheels, a route I'm not inclined to take.
Before I bought my Aveo I looked at a Yaris liftback and was quite suprised at the poor quality. The interior panels didn't fit right and one was pulling off the center stack by about a half-inch. It was as if it were warped by excessive heat.
Plus all the Scion/Toyota dealers I have come into contact with are jerks (at least around here). :mad: