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This is a very commonly mentioned issue from '04 owners on different forums and consumer review sites.
Also have a 2004 and have had this issue starting at 18K miles -- dealer tried to fix it but was of little help except to shrug shoulders and replace parts at my expense (had since passed out of warranty).
Now have 104K miles and the suspension only gets worse -- very loose and imprecise handling above 40 mph accompanied by incessant creaking from all four corners at lower speeds.
I'm just running it as is until it's dead. There are no alternative parts available -- just GM replacements and I'm not going to spend $1000-2000 to replace the entire suspension (springs, bushings, control arms, strut mounts, etc.) with the same parts that wore out so quickly.
Engine and transmission are strong, though. Just make sure to replace the timing belt as recommended -- or sooner!
Let us know how you make out with the suspension repairs.
I was wondering if you knew anything about the new 2007 Chevrolet Aveo 4-door sedan. Is it pretty sound mechanically? Is the jury still out on it because it's so new?
Does this new Aveo also come with built-in suspension problems? The car is not expensive and looks pretty attractive, if you choose the right color and some nice wheels. Do you like the new Aveo sedan?
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
i have an old aging 92 metro ragtop love driving it. its been giving me problems but a fun car 2 drive. when i got it fixed they said it wouldnt be safe for more than a year :sick: at most due to rust from the prior owner leaving it in tall grass for 3 years. the floor boards rusting out. so i just got another job and now am in a hunt for another car. i stumbled on the aveo hatchback and my first thougt on it was very cool looking :shades: . i looked into it further and learned it has roots from the metro. anyone out there can conferm this?it looks like a fun car to drive and if all goes right with the job i will be getting an aveo by the way whats the insurance on these cars average about?
As far as I know, it's just the early models that have the suspension complaints. Revisions were made in 06 and again for the new 07. Some people have mentioned that the 04s were actually the most reliable in other respects, though.
Do I like the 07 sedan? -- nice interior, uninspired styling, not such a bargain anymore. When the time comes to replace mine, I'll look at everything else first.
The new model hasn't exactly set the automotive world on fire -- people are on waiting lists for the Fit, Yaris and Versa, but Aveos are just sitting on dealer's lots.
To my knowledge, no ancestry from the Metro at all. That car was a rebadged Suzuki built in Japan, but the Aveo was designed by Daewoo to be their new Kalos before they went under and GM bought parts of Daewoo's operations in South Korea.
No such thing as an average for insurance -- it'll vary on so many factors. Try comparison shopping online -- I checked when I bought mine through Progressive and it came up with a quote less than 1/3 their own price, which I went with (AIG).
Not much of a chance but it does exist somewhere. I just would strike it off of my list totally if Chevy hadn't fixed the suspension problems. Nothing like a nagging problem the service department can't seem to replace enough parts to fix fully completely. Not my idea of fun.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
I know this entry level vehicle is just that: "entry level" to some...and not worth the extra expense to those who only want the most inexpensive wheels they can get, but I think there are those who would appreciate and maybe even purchase these "options" if that is what GM has in mind to do with these additions, whether standard or extra cost. The Cobalt is nice, but I'm sure some potential customers will want the AVEO with these improvements. Why? It's smaller, and in NYC smaller IS better, for street parking, errands, etc, IMHO.
Any 4-1-1?
Peace! :shades:
If you didn't know already, that repair is covered under the 60K powertrain warranty. If the dealership gives you a hard time, call GM at the number in the driver's manual. I had to!
After 60K, you're on your own as far as timing belt failures, so keep them changed as recommended -- this engine has little margin for error with the belt.
tires you should invest in a set of wheel locks for about $15
Has anyone had the dealer install AC on an SVM? How did it go and how does it work?
What would be you folks' opinion on what a good deal on an 07 SVM hatch with and without AC would be, price-wise?
Anyone with high miles on their car, and how is it holding up?
Anyone buy an SVM lately, and what did you get them down to on price?
Thanks for opinions.
Your dent in the wheel won't cause accelerated wear evenly across the tread. Had the same thing myself, was hammered back and no problems since.
I put on 2800 mi. every 2 weeks -- that kind of wear is disastrously bad. I don't see how anyone could dispute a warranty claim.
There is a workmanship warranty, but apparently that is it. Some consumers gave the Kumho 722 good reviews, even praising the treadlife, but there have been many complaints about early wear on the Aveo.
Have had good luck with my most recent tires -- LeMans Champion HRs purchased at Firestone for $39/each. Have about 40K on the fronts and they're wearing very well and the rears are like new. My last front tires (Falken ZX) were shot at less than 25K miles and in the rain it was like driving on grease.
My suspension is so loose, I bought el cheapo tires, thinking they would wear out in no time. No sense spending good money when they'll get chewed up quickly.
As it turns out, the tires are wearing evenly in the front and with 1 rotation, I should probably get 60-70K from the set of four.
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Yes -- some owners have had the timing belt fail before 60K miles. It seems more likely than other cars with timing belts to have an early failure.
There's no margin for error here, so replace NO LATER than 60K. I don't want a $1200-$1500 repair bill for bent valves, so I change at 50K miles.
Like every mechanic has ever said...'it is the cheapest and easiest insurance for your car'. At least you drive highway..I am pure city driving, so I have changed it 2 times already at only 2,800 miles/6 months. That 3 months or 3,000 miles doesnt apply to me, I will never make it to 3,000 IN 3 months. So I go with 3 months. I switched to Synthetic Royal Purple Oil. After getting the damn filter off...even after I put the second one on..it took a long time and many arm bending twists to get it off! You have to remove that alumminum cover that is on the front of the engine to get a good grip on the filter. But it comes right off with a very small socket in your socket set and hangs right there on some wires and goes right back on. Takes like 2 mins. to remove. AND get the Bosch 'Plus 4' plugs...VERY easy to replace and 1-2 miles more MPG. That is how I got my 2 mile increase,using the oil and the new plugs. Super easy to replace. I guess I always type in like $1.00 worth of advise..never just 2 cents!
Mine are at 26K and are still going good.
I should just go with Bowsers that “someone may have switched tires on you! You may have had work done on your vehicle and someone took your new tires and replaced them with used tires or your tires were switched when you were parked.” Maybe, little green men shave your tires while you are driving! Okay, I got it. You meant 30,000 miles. It was a typo, right?
These Aveo tires are not Michelin, but they are not yet at the bottom. 14in or 15in should not make a different. “even my salesman ” – you are going to listen to a saleman!
Kumho tires are well known especially in performance tires. Tirerack.com shows all their ratings (check it yourself), I believe it is required by law. Now, if you talk about Surveyed Averages ratings based on consumers’ surveys, then it is subjective and Kumho ranks pretty high (Tirerack.com, check it yourself).
Let me be helpful: you have Kumho 185/60R14 82H tires. Tires are rated from 81 mph to 149 mph. Yours are second best! at 130 mph. Remember you want comfortable and yet nice performance tires, something got to give. Usually, it is its life.
I am not there to witness this incredible tires going out at 3,000 miles. If this is the truth, I suggest you change out your tires and rims. And, do continue on “baby” your Aveo. People do need to learn how to take care of their cars.
Andy
Mechanics have told me that the water pump should be replaced every other timing belt change, whether it's bad or not.
Right, these wonderful Kumho tires are inexpensive, I can buy many.
You broke your hatch handle three times! You should definitely be ashamed of yourself. Man, you are full of problems. You asked, I answered: I have no problem with my Aveo hatch, zero, zip, nothing
Breaking baby Aveo’s finger is not babying your Aveo.
Andy
Thanks for your cooperation.
with the standard 14" wheels it now has 4800 miles on it
and the tires are not worn.
Maybe you have a front end problem, caster, camber, toe in or out, get em balanced, one of the above will take care of your problem. Or maybe you have a lemon..
I took it to the local Chevy delaer here in Cerritos and had a terrible experience. The service advisor said it was caused due to an accident (I've owned the car since new and it has never been in an accident) and I asked to see the damage and he refused. He just wanted me out of there. Somehow I feel as though GM, or at least this particular Chevy dealer, doesn't care about Aveo owners. I wrote a courteous, but also disgruntled, letter to GM to complain about the problem and the poor service.
Too bad, because I love the rest of the car and it has served me very well so far.
Many complaints from other 04 owners with no real fix from Chevy but a TSB to lubricate the lower control arm bushings (doesn't help).
My catalytic converter bit the dust last week, sending metal debris into the muffler and shutting down the engine. Had no warning of any problem until the engine stumbled and the check engine light came on -- was running fine until then.
My mechanic hooked the engine up to a computer and found no problems that would cause this failure, such as a bad cylinder or a rich fuel mixture.
Bad news: replacement converter and muffler cost $1085 -- no other parts available except from GM! By the time all was said and done with car rental, repair costs and a lost day of work, this breakdown cost about $1700!
Ridiculous prices for an "economy car". With a quick Google search, I could find the same parts for less than half for Lexus and Mercedes or 1/4 the price for a Kia. What's up with this???
Funny how many dealers will double bill for the same work: warranty to GM and still charge the customer.
The creaking is driving me up the wall. It's so embarrasing with passengers on board and some have asked what the noise is. This is still a new car in my eyes and shouldn't be making these noises. I worry that if I ever sell it that it would turn a buyer off. I love the car a lot and am hoping to keep it for many years, but this doesn't make me feel confident. Obviously if the suspension is popping and cracking there's something not held on properly or designed correctly. I've owned many cars, old and new, and have never had this problem. By the time the car reaches 100k miles, what condition will it be in?
It reminds me of a '95 Ford Aspire I had in college and once it got to 50k miles, everything mechanical and cosmetic either fell apart, fell off, or gave up. I just dread this car doing the same thing.