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I plug this in and erase the error while I'm driving. Works like a charm. (Which is more than I can say for this decrepid model of a car). :lemon:
Tricia, GM Customer Service.
So goodbye GM you will never have our business again. We only lost $500 off of our trade. We bought it NEW for $9000 trade in was $8500. When we bought it there was over $3500 in rebates on the Aveo. Now we own a Ford Fiesta 2011--lots up upgrades for only out of pocket cost of $3500. (power everything, satellite radio, spoiler, heated seats and mirrors, ambient lighting (makes the inside pretty colors at night)) It also gets GREAT gas mileage compared to the AVEO--city for the last week has been an average of 33 MPG. Haven't done highway mileage yet but YEAH SO HAPPY--no more breakdown's, no more "gear searching", no more shop days for front end rebuilds! TRADE OFF YOUR AVEO's and stay away from GM/Chevy.
Did you fix the problem?
please let me know ?
Thank you
I have been searching the internet everywhere for this issue and have not found another solution than this....
We've had it into the shop and the only way the techs could recreate anything like it was to manually activate the hold button. I know 100% for sure that we're not hitting the hold button at any time; the light on the dash is very visible when it is on. Since the vehicle has been returned from the dealership this issue has happened at least 2-3 times a day and I've verified every single time that the HOLD light is not on.
I'd think it was a temperature issue but it doesn't matter if you've been driving for 30seconds or 30 minutes, it's completely intermittent and impossible to recreate. I can start from a deadstop and it will happen, immediately stop and try again then it won't.
To top it off my brand new aveo gets about 25% less gas mileage than my 11 year old Toyata Echo which I'm sure is tied into these transmission issues. Sorry but in no way should the same 400km trip take almost 1/2 tank more gas in my Aveo than my Echo (exact same gas tank size).
I am trying to research to see how many aveo owners are having this issue.
It worked great for me from December 2009-August 2011,when the transmission just decided to stop working. I'm currently trying to save up to get it fixed--I'm told it'll cost $1800 to replace it, but I'm wondering if it is worth it? I love my little car, but I'm not sure if it's worth it.
Thanks!
Does anyone know FOR A FACT what alternates if any to the T-IV AITP TRAN OIL are more then acceptable.?????
Yes, "for a fact" you can (and should) buy this: Valvoline MaxLife DEX/MERC ATF. Buy the gallon, which comes in a big, red jug. You will need more than a quart if your are doing a fluid and filter change, so buy the gallon. (Price wise, try Advance Auto as they stock it.)
If you read the back of the container you will note that this is the correct fluid for your Aveo, which is T-IV. T-IV was Toyota's version of ATF that came out after Dexron III, which is a GM formulation that was eventually discontinued. (There is no Dexron IV.) It's basically the same as Dexron III except that T-IV is a partially synthetic fluid.
Sarah, GM Customer Service
I would just like to get opinions on if I should fix it or not. I haven’t done my timing belt/water pump yet. Physically the car is not too bad. Couple scratches no major cosmetic problems. There is an oil leak which I don’t consider major since I barely ever have to add oil but it has made a mess on my motor and can get stinky randomly when I drive. 3 of my 4 rims are bent from nasty pot holes and a different mechanic has told me I need an end joint as my right front passenger side makes a small noise if I go over bumps. And if I don’t let my car warm up enough before going it makes a noise when im in gear (but only for a few minutes).
Has anyone else been in this/a similar situation? I really don’t know what to do yet.
Your Aveo has seen "service beyond the call of duty", and actually has served you quite well, considering that you haven't kept up with recommended, essential service requirements (such as the timing belt replacement). Retire it and get something else.
If not, get it done. It won't cost your anything.
If your 2010 is still under the three year warranty describe the condition and have it corrected by a dealer before the warranty runs out. On mine they found a defective accelerator unit when the car was only three months old. That was causing indefinite shifting of the A/T as a symptom.
I'm sorry that you are experiencing this issue with your vehicle. If you would send me, your full name, address, phone, VIN and the name of the dealership you are working with to socialmedia@gm.com (attn: Marlea) This will allow me to research some resolution options for you and vehicle history. I‘ll do my best to look into your concern and find you a satisfactory resolution.
Marlea Wilson
GM Customer Service
We understand your frustration with this matter and are sorry that you are having this issue with your Aveo. If there is anything we can look into for you regarding this matter definitely let us know.
Amber N.
GM Customer Care
As expected with that mileage, it's never had transmission issues, and no real problems outside of the engine light prompting several emission fixes over the years.
Then last week, the following symptoms appeared:
1. When accelerating from a stop:
a. It intermittently missed some shifts (once reaching 5 – 10 mph, shifting was fine).
b. A sound from the front driver's side. A rapid, repeating sound, like a fan brushing against something.
2. After starting car, was able to shift to other gears, but transmission stayed in park. This happened after being at a friend's for a couple hours, parked in his driveway that has a slight grade. The car was in Park, and emergency/parking break applied.
After 5 mins, I was able to get out of Park.
3. My mechanic is doing diagnostics now, but said he checked the trans fluid was dark . . not terrible, but dark.
If anyone can provide any insight, it would be much appreciated. I've had a dozen cars through the years, but never one that had transmission problems after 72,000 miles.
Thanks in advance,
Brent
aveo@threadgill.com
my mom has had a similar problem on her 2010 chevrolet aveo LT but was very mild almost unnoticable. then her a/c stopped working. ive repaired the coolant system do to its wacky problems, regularly service the trany with GM's own fluid and change the oil every 4,000mls with Mobile 1 & Mobile 1 filter. i just replaced the the air filter inlet tube which was $214.89 from the dealer. i was going to recharge the a/c but the pressure gauge read 90psi & the instructions recommend a a/c diagnoses, so my little old lady mother (grandma of 3) took it to sears & sat 8hrs for the a/c. They did a diagnoses first & said they found a pin hole leak in a hose, they replaced it and recharged it, it worked a whole day then started blown hot. she went back they told her something in the system was clogged. so its a head scratcher & even since the day it was serviced the surge now is horrible and revs high to almost bogging out while driving. she had a 2000 Impala die & aveo's warranty ignored by dealer. Never buying GM again
Well, most comments I've read here involve negative experiences--go figure. The happy people aren't around cause they're out driving! I must say, for the most part I've been pretty happy with my 2007 Aveo5. Yeah, the mileage stinks for such a small car. Yeah, it collects a scratch or dent if you look at it wrongly. Yeah, it is cheaply built--heck I only paid $8400 for it (as a loss leader) new off the lot in 2007--it has treated me pretty well for the past 84,000 miles. Hard to scoff at $.10/mile transportation! I love it for parking downtown or zipping about easily. Sure, I have to explain to many kids how to manually roll the windows down and remind them to lock the doors, but they eventually figure it out. For $8400 I was glad to have all four wheels AND a spare!
There have been a few problems: door handle screws backing themselves out..., interior trim popping free here/there. Then I've had a right front strut blow out that the local repair place wanted $500 to fix (declined, it's noisy but drives fine...) And then I went car camping with my Aveo5.
I'm presuming that somewhere along the 15-20 miles of unpaved gravel roads it fell out. Or, it could have happened somewhere else along the life of the car, who knows...but the hole/mount looked clean when I checked, so this was probably recent event. The "It" is referring to the lower of the three ($8.64) trans-axle mount bolts. Now everything was still humming along nicely even though it was missing, however, after failing to avoid ONE pothole when the light was playing tricks on me, there was a pronounce THUNK and then things got bad. When ever I applied power from the engine the manual shift lurched forwards. First, Third and Reverse would not even stay in gear but for a moment to get things moving. I limped along home up/down miles more of graveled roads out of the wilderness to roll into a dealer and find that missing the support of the lower bolt, the middle bolt tore the top of the transmission clear off--it was hanging there by a single bolt & the engine. There should be no reason for one of these bolts to be missing in the first place, but it is horrific that now I have to replace the $1881.00 transaxle (dealer price for just the parts.)
Thankfully I didn't require a tow out of the wilderness, but I did have to tow it 340 miles home (thanks U-Haul!) It is sitting peacefully in my garage waiting for me to pull it apart. Sounds like I'll be doing a clutch, timing belt & strut and brakes while I'm at it...and then just before we left I get the Recall Notice about the ignition issue. UGH! Even still, I'm pretty happy with that little car...now to get to work.
Sounds like the car doesn't owe you anything at this point. But it's definitely not a good off-road vehicle---LOL! Thanks for dropping in!
Can someone tell me please...