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#785 of 885 Re: no warranty [aveman] by wave54

Nov 06, 2005 (8:36 pm)

Replying to: aveman (Nov 06, 2005 8:05 pm)
I can't speak for all Chevy dealers, but some surely treat this car as a waste of their time when there's big money to be made selling and servicing row after row of Tahoes and full-size pickups that go for 30k and up.
 
The dealer that I bought mine from no longer stocks any. They seem to overlook the fact that people step up from sub-compacts to larger vehicles, usually of the same brand. If people buy Hyundais and Scions today, they won't be shopping for GM vehicles down the road.
 
The Aveo is being treated like an orphan brand -- I doubt it will be around too long. I've heard rumors that 2008 is the last year for the model.

#786 of 885 2005 aveo automatic, poor gas mileage by byars

Nov 11, 2005 (5:01 pm)

i have about 6,000 miles on this car. the mileage stinks! i am 70 years old and drive conservatively.
the mileage has been around 20 to 22mph. 22 is with some highway miles included. i get no help from the dealer. the mph is a long way from the 26 to 34 on the sticker. i am so ashamed of the thing that i lie about my mileage when people say "i bet the mileage is great"
other people say their aveo mileage is great, i wonder if they are streching the truth also! i know people with buick lasabres getting better the i am! help!

#787 of 885 Re: Crunchy? [wave54] by rebel3

Nov 12, 2005 (7:18 pm)

Replying to: wave54 (Nov 06, 2005 1:54 pm)
You described what I am experiencing with my 2004 sedan Aveo perfectly. I started to hear the crunchy,creeky sound at about 17000 miles and it does seem to be getting worse. I was planning on taking mine to the dealer over the Thanksgiving holidays. If anyone has found a solution to this problem I would like to hear about it. Thanks.

#788 of 885 a/c noise and mat moving by izzy70

Nov 14, 2005 (2:38 am)

is anyone noticed a noise when you turn on the a/c and is your mat slipping under the pedals. went to my dealership and they told to submit to gm and i did. GM told to take it to another dealership and get an 2nd opinion. my service rep replaced the mat clip but didn't work , gm said get the 2nd opinion then we'll talk. i believe they are just pushing me aside. oh! i talked to GM extended warranty, they told me for $2,225 (pending mileage on your aveo)5 year 125,000 mile bumper to bumper?? they suppose to be giving this warranty later in the new cars, have to ask exactly when though.

#789 of 885 Love it by token1

Nov 30, 2005 (6:38 am)

My little 05 Aveo has been flawless so far and my beginning mileage has averaged 32mpg city and highway mix. I have the five speed and shift accordingly to take full advantage of the gear ratios. It's not a sports car nor ever intended to be but kinda fun to drive. It's a little unsteady on a windy day but corrects quick for any sway. I drive it conservatively around town yet on the freeway it will go 80mph without any complaints keeping in mind the rpms are still far below redline. This is a high rpm engine and should be driven as such with the dual overhead cams. Due to the weight of the car and profile etc at high speeds it seems a little unstable so oversteering could be an issue. Time will tell but with proper preventive maintenance I'm sure I'll get my money's worth before it becomes obsolete.

#790 of 885 token1... by iluvmysephia1

Nov 30, 2005 (12:27 pm)

refresh our memories, does the Chevy Aveo come with power steering or variable power assist steering? Anybody else that knows feel free to chime in and answer.
 
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company have done a good job with the Aveo but improvement could still be made, as indicated by following this forum for months and months.
 
If America isn't going to get the redesign shown at Auto Shows several months back then which new design will the States get and what years is it going to come out?

#791 of 885 Re: token1... [iluvmysephia1] by wave54

Dec 17, 2005 (4:20 am)

Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Nov 30, 2005 12:27 pm)
All Aveo's come with power steering, although not variable assist.
 
As far as GMDAT doing a good job, I'm not sure I would agree. This is a car that's far better than most small cars of the 70s and 80s, but is a good 10 years behind the best in its class. With the Toyota Yaris due out and new Rio/Accent models, the Aveo is an oxcart by comparison in its niche.
 
Having nearly 50k on my 2004 now, its just basic transportation, nothing more. Performance, handling and the body structure are only so-so and fuel economy is plainly sub-standard for a 2300 lb. vehicle with a 1.6L engine -- there are mid-sized cars with V6s that can match or beat the Aveo in MPGs.
 
Reliability is still a gigantic question mark -- I certainly know that the dealers don't pay much attention to it since they make little to no profit and probably figure that Chevy will drop the model shortly. Parts, except for the most basic filters, are totally unavailable.
 
I've heard that the current Aveo will remain unchanged through 2008 and then be dropped in the US. It hasn't made any mark on the buying public and would have to greatly improve to compete with much newer and more desirable models from Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Scion and Hyundai/Kia.
 
Nov. 2005 sales are down 44% from 2004 to 3600, less than the Hummer H3 sales of 4400.

#792 of 885 Bad mileage by randydriver

Dec 19, 2005 (10:06 am)

The people that are getting bad mileage, is that the automatic? I have a 5-speed and I am still getting 29-40{city/highway}.

#793 of 885 Re: To buy 5 speed manual or automatic? [jerseydriver] by randydriver

Dec 19, 2005 (10:14 am)

Replying to: jerseydriver (Sep 01, 2005 7:53 pm)
I was wondering if you bought a Aveo and if you got a 5-speed or an autobox? It seems in the past year or so of people complaining about mileage it has always been the autobox they have had problems with. I do have a 5-speed and now that the car is broke in {over 10,000 miles} I average about 27-31 city and 37-40 on the highway. I am a pretty easy going driver though. mixed mileage by the way is about 34.

#794 of 885 Re: To buy 5 speed manual or automatic? [randydriver] by wave54

Dec 19, 2005 (8:16 pm)

Replying to: randydriver (Dec 19, 2005 10:14 am)
I have the automatic. The mileage is very erratic depending on driving style and type of roads. I've seen just shy of 40 in the summer on a run to NYC at fairly sedate speeds or mileage in the 20s on hilly country roads.
 
The car seems extremely touchy that way. My last few cars (all automatic 4 cylinders) barely varied more than 2 MPG while filling up no matter what type of driving was involved. The difference between urban or highway driving didn't cause 10 MPG swings from tank to tank.
 
Until the cold weather set in (Northeast), my average overall was about 32-33 MPG.
 
I always top off the tank and calulate from fuel used.

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