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#1557 of 1578 Fuel System Problem,Car Is Stalling...... by flaaveo May 10, 2009 (5:36 pm)
Hey all. My 2006 Aveo JUST ran out of its 3 year warranty...1 week ago! and of course, now it has its first mechanical problem! I only have 11,650 miles on it to! Maybe someone can tell me whats going on. It was running fine until this morning. I started it and it started to act tlike it was stalling, so I push on the gas pedal and it died! Usually if i do that it revs up to like 6,000, I restarted it and it revved up and down between 1,000rpm's and 200 rpms' a few times, then it stayed at the 'normal' 800 rpms that it usually goes to when it first starts and when it is warmed up, it idles at 800 rpms, it still runs smooth as silk and fast if i push the gas pedal down as I drive. But today, everytime I had to stop at a light, it would rev up and down a bit and almost stall...unless i giggled the gas pedal a few times, then it would stay running. It runs fine and takes off like a rocket, as usual, when I push on the pedal to pass or go up a hill, it still goes and has fine pickup. BUT it almost stalls when I start from a stopped position. As long as I keep it in neutral at the stop lights, and giggle the gas pedal it stays running. If i take my foot off the pedal it stays running, but when I get started to go, it almost stalls,it drops down to about 200 rpms, and then it takes off!   I get the feeling it is one of 3 things, either a fuel pump problem, clogged injectors, or a tank of bad gas. I put about 7 gallons in it yesterday,from a station I go to nearly all the time. BUT it was running fine until I filled up yesterday. So that makes me think it is bad gas, with dirt or water in it? BUT if the gas is bad, and it clogged up the injectors, wouldnt it run bad all the time? It runs fine once I get going, it is as fast/smooth as usual.   Below 15mph, it chugs and almost stalls, unless I giggle the gas pedal. Anyone have any ideas? Does the 50,000 mile powetrain warranty cover the fuel system? I intend to call GM tomorrow and ask them, but does anyone know what this could be IF it isnt covered? The warranty ended just 1 week ago,and it only has 11,000 miles on it! It shouldnt have this problem, and i shouldnt have to fix a problem like this. But if i do..I have put in a bottle of concentrated fuel system cleaner, hoping if it is clogged injectors this stuff might work. I doubt it will, but I have used it before and its only $8.00.   But does anyone have any idea what the problem could be? It runs fine once i get going. It doesnt backfire or anything like that. Did i get a bad load of gas? Is it the fuel filter, that I hear is IN the gas tank...THAT is that would be VERY expensive to be replaced and i wont put in that kind of money for a repair. I'd trade it in on something else. Does anyone have any idea what it could be? Replies to this message: flaaveo (May 12, 2009 2:49 pm)
#1558 of 1578 Re: Fuel System Problem,Car Is Stalling...... [flaaveo] by flaaveo May 12, 2009 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: flaaveo (May 10, 2009 5:36 pm) Well my car wouldnt start the next day. It ended up costing me $190 total. the repair was free! The money went to 'roadside assistance towing', from my home to the dealer, 2 miles away,loosing a days work,taking a cab to the dealership to pick uo the car...15 mins after it was towed to the dealership, it was 'fixed'! The problem was a stupid vacuum hose. and I mean the tiniest, thinnest,shortest vacuum hose on the car! That little thin tiny hose, if you can call it hose, cause it to stall and not run at all. Once I got it started ,I revved it to 6k, and it went a whopping 4mph! This tiny little hose is on the top of the engine right next to the firewall on the top of the engine and it just fell off. All they did was reconnect it and it now runs perfect! Then they tell me that they are finding out the ALL Aveos have this problem happening to them after the first year, a lot! The rubber ends just fall off the plastic part they are connected to, the vacuum hose is a hard plastic and is half as thick as spagettii, about 6in long, and it just fell off. so, yesterday it must have been FALLING off but still attached,since it ran...but then it fell off completely and it would run for anything. My warranty JUST ended like 2 weeks ago, and this happened. Luckily it was a 'free' fix. But IF it had been a costly repair,GM said they would have paid for it or paid up to 99% of it, since I have such low miles, and that my warranty had just run out, and they have a 'payment assistance program', I didnt know about that...did any of you?? That helps people pay for costly repairs. Anyway, a stupid tiny vacuum hose, that fell off cause all this havoc! I can only imgine what happens when something BIG goes wrong! Wow!
#1559 of 1578 Where is the Aveo? by yngwie May 21, 2009 (8:51 am)
Anyone notice in Chevy's print and television ads the Aveo is nowhere to be found. I wonder why. Any thoughts? Replies to this message: andy_h (May 30, 2009 5:39 am)
#1560 of 1578 Chevrolet Aveo-Where are They by grace4ever May 21, 2009 (9:17 am)
I agree. I have never seen them advertised and when I was looking for a small car to buy I just happen to stumble on the Aveo. I had never heard of it and assumed it was a "new" chevy model when in fact the dealer said it had been out since 2004. What a surprise! I did buy one but still have never heard of any advertising of it. crazy
#1561 of 1578 Re: Where is the Aveo? [yngwie] by andy_h May 30, 2009 (5:39 am)
Replying to: yngwie (May 21, 2009 8:51 am) Well, GM is kind of broke.
#1562 of 1578 Some advice please by laserblue Jun 14, 2009 (5:47 pm)
I'm thinking of buying a 2009 or 2010 Aveo 5.  I'm in my 50's and all or children are moved out.  How does this car handle on the highway?  In the snow?  Is it powerful enough for luggage and such for a cross country trip? (new-york state - - - california) I have to cross the rockies.  I've never owned a car before only vans and S.U.V.'s  I want something economical, dependable and safe.  I need help and advice with my decision.  Thank you! Replies to this message: lynet_rob (Jun 14, 2009 10:12 pm) laserblue (Jun 15, 2009 4:23 am) yngwie (Jun 15, 2009 3:08 am)
#1563 of 1578 Re: Some advice please [laserblue] by lynet_rob Jun 14, 2009 (10:12 pm)
Replying to: laserblue (Jun 14, 2009 5:47 pm) Well, I have had my Aveo now for almost 4 years and it has served me really well! I have a very basic model. I have almost put on 110 000km so far and alllllllll I do is travel in it. The fuel consumption is amazingly light. I live in Calgary, Canada, so, driving in snow (and through the Canadian Rockies) is something I can totally attest to. As long as you have a good set of winter tires, you are fine. Not one accident/near miss to date (touch wood). The trunk is kinda tiny, but you can always put the back seats down and pack to your hearts content. I have moved 4 times, using my car as my moving truck. lol. I actually folded the back seats down and fitted a patio table and 4 chairs in there. It was impressive really!! The interior is very spacious, even thought it seems small from the outside. No problem with tall people knocking their heads on the roof or anything like that. Sometimes in windy conditions it is a little sketch, as the car is really light and if there is a big enough gust, you really feel it. Or like a big semi passing by...but, not like you are gonna fly off the road or anything, you can just fill it pull a bit. All in all, i think it is the ideal economical, dependable and safe car. My car is paid off next year and I have no intention of replacing it! I have only had a few minor repairs that I had to make on it. Just make sure you watch the warranty program correctly, and you will have no problems. Good luck. You cant really go wrong. Replies to this message: laserblue (Jun 15, 2009 4:23 am)
#1564 of 1578 Re: Some advice please [laserblue] by yngwie Jun 15, 2009 (3:08 am)
Replying to: laserblue (Jun 14, 2009 5:47 pm) I have a 07 Aveo 5 and I love it. Living in the Philly subuebs there is not alot of snow experience to speak of,but the car drives well and is roomier than it appears. My last 2 cars were Crown Victoria's so I really down sized. I drive about 75% highway and my fuel mpg's are averaging 33 mph! I call this car "McDonald's" because I'm Loving it!
#1565 of 1578 Re: Some advice please [lynet_rob] by laserblue Jun 15, 2009 (4:23 am)
Replying to: lynet_rob (Jun 14, 2009 10:12 pm) Thank you (lynet_rob)     Calgary...what a nice place, we went there in 1980 for the "Stampede" and my brother in law lives in Red Deer and also lived in Olds. He might work in Fort McMurray next year.   I was born and still living in Ottawa, Ontario.   We are planning a trip with friends from Albany N.Y. to California next year (each our own car) but I'm looking forward to buying a new car before leaving.   I like the Aveo but what bothers me a bit is crossing the Rockies. with a 1.6 L engine. Will it be powerful enough?     By what you said in your post... guess so.     Thank you!
#1566 of 1578 Traveling in a Aveo 5 by laserblue Jun 21, 2009 (6:52 am)
Could owners of a Aveo 5 describe how they felt and how it went on a road trip.    How long was your trip?    Type of road travelled?    How does this Aveo 5 performed in the mountains? (Appalachians, Rockies or steep hills).    On a long stretch of highway?

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