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So far, I am very pleased. The largest problem that I have read about on this car so far is the clock issue. If it is true that the clock it the main problem with this car, I think I can live with it.
However, I cannot see why GM did not offer cruise control as a factory option on the LT models. Just doesn't make any sense to me why that option was not available...
I have seen that Rostra (www.rostra.com) manufactures a cruise control kit that is specifically for the 2005 Aveo (they make 2 kits - 1 for manual transmission, and 1 for automatic transmission-their part # 250-1753, for the auto transmission).
Has anyone had this installed on their Aveo? If so, what does the installation look like...in other words, does it look and perform like a factory installed unit, or does it look like a "cheap add-on"?
Any other suggestions about adding cruise to this car?
http://www.marksalem.com/salem-faqs/default.asp?Action=Q&ID=55
"How much air should I carry in my tires?
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There are three different places tire inflation information can be found. Your owners manual will deal with proper tire inflation, there may be a tag describing proper tire inflation procedures in the drivers door area, either on the door or on the jamb or there is inflation information on the sidewall of the tire. Don’t be surprised if all three don’t match.
The inflation information on the tire will describe the maximum inflation of that tire cold. This is the most that tire should ever be aired to. The owners manual may describe a slightly lower inflation number. Anywhere in between will be fine for any car or SUV or light truck. But remember this:
Using the higher inflation numbers (35-44 psi) will keep the tire cooler, give you better fuel economy but you will sacrifice ride quality. The ride of the car will be harsher than with softer tire pressures.
Using the lower inflation numbers (28-35 psi) will give you a soft, smooth ride but your tires will run hotter and your fuel economy will be between 1-5% less than with fully inflated tires.
I always inflate my customers tires to the maximum inflation figure written on the side of their tire. The only exception is a "Z" rated high performance tire, like ones on a Corvette, Camaro, 300ZX. I do not inflate them to their maximum of 44 psi, but use 35 psi as our upper limit on these tires. Otherwise the ride is way too harsh."
Do not forget the correct way to measure the tire pressure. Tire pressure ratings are for a COLD tire. This means that the car had to be sitting in the shade (not sunlight on the tires) for a couple of hours to reach ambient temperature. Any other time and you are not getting a correct reading.
10% over door label PSI is never a problem. This actually will allow for some PSI drop when the outdoor temperature falls and still be at or slightly above recommendation.
The PSI rating in the door is to give the maximum, flattest, proper footprint of the tire to ground with a normal load in the vehicle, 4 people. Overinflation raises MPG by reducing the amount of tire to road contact, hence less friction. You are now riding on the center part of the tread of your tire. Underinflation causes the outer parts of the tires to be the main areas of contact. Both situations are not good for best all season traction. However, it is better to be slightly (and I stress slightly) over inflated versus under inflated.
Where did you get your car? Any service problems? I'm from Greenville by the way.
The only mechanical issue so far is a rattling in the vent fans at the lowest setting, but it comes and goes. My clock keeps perfect time. Also, while there is ample room for me to sit in the back(6'00"), when we put my nephew in a car seat in the back, the passenger seat had to slide way up.
I am averaging 23mpg with about equal city/highway use. I think the ratings listed by Chevy must've been made with a 0-60 time of around a minute. The Aveo has no problem keeping up with other cars in acceleration (often ~4k on the tach) or highway speed (often > 70mph), just be prepared to eat fuel economy to do it. At least with the automatic.
As for tire pressure, I always go with 95% of the max listed on the tire. Different tires will have different PSIs. The OEM Aveo tires may be consistent with the door listing, but that's no guarantee it will always be that way. I'll trust the tire's specification over the car's generalization any day. Besides, once my warranty is up, I'm planning to replace with larger wheels.
I changed the oil at 1500mi, should've done it earlier. Brought my own oil and filter, I have no idea what the stealership uses, but they only charged me for labor using my stuff.
Oil: Chevron/Havolene supreme dino 5W30
Filter: K&N HP1001
The sidewall number is simply the max psi that the tire can be run safely at without blowing out when hot. It's there to cover the liability of the tire manufacturer. This rating would be the same whether the tires were on an Aveo or a Town Car. The psi rating on the door jamb is what engineers for that specific car have determined is the optimum trade-off between fuel economy, ride, and safe handling by providing the proper tire contact patch for the suspension setting and weight of the car. Going a little above this rating will give you better mileage, slightly harsher ride, and slightly quicker handling. Going to the max tire rating is simply unsafe, particularly when the road is wet, in emergency manuevers, and at highway speeds. You risk losing control of the car. Not to mention a much higher chance of damaging a tire and/or wheel when hitting bad bumps. Going to different brands of tires or even different tire sizes doesn't matter. You would still go by the rating on the door jamb.
Just heard some guy on TV post Bush news conference. Having everyone get their tires up to recommended psi would save as much gas as Anwar.
I think the Aveo is light years ahead of the old Metro, but I have noticed what several other folks have written about earlier in this forum. The clock seems to lose about a minute a day, and one time, it reset the time to a totally new time, several hours and minutes off from the correct time. My dealer doesn't know (or says he doesn't, anyway) about any clock issues.
Of course, I can live with this issue if its the the only problem I encounter. It does seem strange, though, for an electronic clock to have problems in this day and age.
I used to have a 99 metro black basic model with a/c and a 5-speed got about 36mpg around town,buy on the open road I was getting about 45-47. It only had 38,000 miles on it when I got rid of it. I sure do miss it.
I have not had any clock issues but I hear about it alot from here. Hope I dont in the future.
Lets see my Aveo is about 500lbs heavier and 17 inches longer and has a 1.6 liter engine about the size of the old Chevette engine. and my mileage is 5-6 mpg less in town and 5-7 less on the hiway..but more room and better ride and some extra accessories.
Hey when is that new Aveo suppose to be coming out. Seems awful close to the last models to change so fast.....I know the Kalos has been around longer.....but still.
I have emailed GM about the "slow clock" issue and will report what, if anything, they tell me. I hope to have the cruise control in by the 1st of the week, but it looks very promising.
Also, I noticed that GM has some on-line service manuals for some of their cars in pdf format that you can download, but the only ones available so far are the owners manual and some type of "new owners" brochure. I'll check occasionally to see if the manual becomes available. In the meantime, you can go to www.daewootech.com and download a manual for the older Lanos, which may be of some help to someone...
My clock is not working well, either. I took it in to the dealer and he said that there was nothing he could do...something about an "update for the computer" not being available yet.
Frustrating!
The text of the email follows...
Good evening! Thank you for contacting the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center. Congratulations on your new vehicle purchase of your 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. I am sorry to hear of the clock concern that you are experiencing with your vehicle. I understand that the clock loses 1-2 minutes a day. You have to reset it on a daily bases. I understand your frustration and I hope that you have not received any negative feelings as to your perception of Chevrolet.
I have documented your comments with the Customer Assistance Center and I am investigating your concern. I will contact the Service Manager to discuss your concerns. I will follow-up with you on Wednesday, May 4 between with an update or the final resolution. If you have any further information or comments, please contact us using the information provided below.
If you should need to contact us in the future, simply reply to this message or call our Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. Customer Relationship Managers are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
Again, thank you for contacting Chevrolet.
Sincerely,
Mxxxx Axxxxxxx
Customer Relationship Manager
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
Has anyone heard if we will get the 3-door model? I really like the way it looks and I showed a pic to my sis who is thinking of trading in her 99 Mustang for an Aveo.
I currently drive a Chevy S10 and previously had a Pontiac Lemans (1988) that was basically an Opel Cadet with final assembly by Daewoo. From my understanding it was a Daewoo 1.6 L engine, with a German Getrag transmission. The car was a pretty descent commuter and I believe I averaged around 30 mpg all-around. I kept it 4-years but it continually had electrical problems everytime it rained. I never knew if it would start if there was a lot of moisture in the air. The ignition coil was placed in a bad area and evidently was not insulated enough from the moisture.
I originally started looking at Grand Prix's, Malibu's, Monte Carlo's, and a couple others, but I think I would like to have some money left over so its currently a decision between a Cobalt and Aveo.
After visiting several sites, including the NHTSA as well as the SAE (who won't tell you the color of the sky without charging you), I've found that the pressure rating inside the door is the one to use.
In fact, the NHTSA has a fun little Flash presentation about tire pressure. They also say that the tire pressures listed are cold ratings and that driving as little as one mile can change the temp in the tire. Kind of makes the air pumps at gas stations worthless huh?
You measure the air pressure early in the morning on your Aveo and notice that all four are exactly 4 psi, say 26psi, low from door rating. You drive to the gas station and remeasure the tires and now measure 31psi. How much air are you going to put in the tires? Should be 4psi which will give you a hot measure of 35psi. Even though the air you are putting in is a different temperature and the temperature of the air in the tires will change as soon as you put it in, it will come out very close the next morning to the correct value.
Like I said before, it is better to be slightly, ever so slightly, over inflated up to a few percentage with no ill effects rather than under inflated.
Your dealer seems to have additional info. Would it be possible to get the name and city where your dealer is located? I just don't want to replace 1 bad clock with another bad clock.
I'll get back with the results after a few days of testing the unit...
However, as more Aveo's are sold, I expect that response to change. What I have learned from this, though, is that speaking with or emailing the Customer Support and Service Center about a problem is a complete and utter waste of time. Not that I expected anything much different.
And GM wonders why it continues to lose market share.
As for me, I will just wait a while before having my clock replaced...The car is such a pleasant experience that I would have bought it even if it didn't have a clock...after all, who buys a car to get a clock???
Enjoy your Woo's...I...I mean your Chevrolet's.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
I used to own a Pontiac Lemans (1988) that was a Daewoo in disguise. It was a descent car, but I usually had starting problems when ever it rained.
From what I have seen and heard, this car is far supperior to any past model.
There are quite a few rebadged cars on the market from different automakers, as well as motorcycle makers sharing models like Suzuki and Kawasaki. This is a smart business decision that fills a void in their product line, and saves a consideral amount of money.
I sat in a 5-door model yesterday and was as impressed as I was last year. The interior plastics are as good or better than any other economy car. In my opinion plastics are plastics, big deal, poor excuse. The manual transmission didn't feel any different from the many others I have driven. It didn't feel like it was going to fall-over or fail as some have mentioned, it felt like any other manual transmission. The clutch pedal feel seemed a little light in what I am used to, but I am sure that is fine.
The interior is very good and the paint quality is also. I think you will like the car.