Chevrolet Aveo Vibration Problems

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#21 of 44 Re: 2004 chevy aveo vibration [timnemeth12] by poncho167

Apr 06, 2008 (5:41 am)

Replying to: timnemeth12 (Apr 05, 2008 1:58 pm)

Did your bearing get replaced and how is it right now. Kind of odd that the bearings would go bad so fast. Generally bearing are good for at least 50,000 miles or more and are serviced when the front brakes are replaced as part of procedure.

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#22 of 44 Re: 2005 Aveo Vibrations [agrzeskowiak] by marissa24

Jul 14, 2008 (11:56 am)

Replying to: agrzeskowiak (Aug 10, 2006 10:16 pm)

i have a 2006 chevy aveo bought the car with 371 miles on it the lil bucket been vibrating since then its 2008 took it has been back and forward and back and forward to the dealership now guess what its even worst its 2008 and the car need a wheel bearing thats is costing me around about $350.00. is that going to the fix the problem hmmmmm... im gonna have to pay the darn money and find out oh yeah the warranty is now expired the car dealership mullen chevrolet is closed down. i should continued my claim with the BBB COUNSEL but i let it go shame on me. stuck with a hoopty.......

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#23 of 44 by marissa24

Jul 14, 2008 (12:06 pm)

i have a 2006 chevy aveo bought the car with 371 miles on it the lil bucket been vibrating on the right side since 2006. its 2008 now, the car has been back and forward, back and forward and back again, to the dealership. now guess what its even worst its 2008 and the car need a wheel bearing thats is costing me around about $350.00. is that going to the fix the problem hmmmmm... im gonna have to pay the darn money and find out oh yeah the warranty is now expired the car dealership mullen chevrolet is closed down. i should continued my claim with the BBB COUNSEL but i let it go shame on me. stuck with a hoopty.......

the car is great on gas $45.00 full tank. but what about the low quality, you can lean against the door and put a dent it it, the tires and everything around the tires suck. i'm afraid i will be needing cv joints and axles soon the car is not sitting as high anymore. i'm single no kids no one ride in my car period.

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#24 of 44 Re: 2004 chevy aveo vibration [new2007aveo] by marissa24

Jul 14, 2008 (12:23 pm)

Replying to: new2007aveo (May 09, 2007 5:01 am)

i have a 2006 chevy aveo bought the car with 371 miles on it the lil bucket been vibrating since then its 2008 took it has been back and forward and back and forward to the dealership now guess what its even worst its 2008 and the car need a wheel bearing thats is costing me around about $350.00. is that going to the fix the problem hmmmmm... im gonna have to pay the darn money and find out oh yeah the warranty is now expired the car dealership mullen chevrolet is closed down. i should continued my claim with the BBB COUNSEL but i let it go shame on me. stuck with a hoopty.......

take that car in don't waste time and let the miles go up get it checked over and over until it drive them crazy not you. go in the problem can get worst.

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#25 of 44 Re: 2004 chevy aveo vibration [jworsley] by dotdijak

Apr 30, 2009 (8:56 am)

Replying to: jworsley (Apr 22, 2007 7:27 am)

I have a 2006 aveo and I have had every problem imaginable.I bought it brand new with less than 100miles on it. I have had the CPU replaced, new fuel filters, fuel pump,water pump, fuel injector, gas tank and bearings replaced in left side. this has all been in the last 6mos and the car has 30,000 miles. I too have had a bent rim, tires replaced and have a serious front end problem. It thumps and vibrates, it shimmies. I have had rebalance, alignments and I believe it is the struts and the arm, but I cannot convince the dealer of this. Anyone have any other possible solutions for the vibration, shimmy and thumps?

dotdijak

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#26 of 44 Re: 2005 Aveo Vibrations [agrzeskowiak] by poquette

Sep 21, 2009 (3:52 pm)

Replying to: agrzeskowiak (Aug 12, 2006 8:37 am)

I have a 2007 aveo, since I have owned this car we had to replace all 4 rims they came w/ car bent, lower control arms, they played w/ sway bar, bushings(7) times and now w/ only 23, on the car it is now struts, mounds and bearing and oh yall they say we need new tires. get this we will need to pay for the tires. I am fighting w/ main office as they say uneven tire ware. mmmmmmm front end issue people. this was last week still waiting for parts and if they will pay for tires. Lakeland florida

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#27 of 44 Re: 2005 Aveo Vibrations [poquette] by dotdijak

Sep 22, 2009 (8:56 am)

Replying to: poquette (Sep 21, 2009 3:52 pm)

The best bet is to go with non manufactured rims. We replaced our 2006 with rims with aluminum non Dawao rims at much cheaper rate and a much better rim, we also went with 15 inch versus 14 inch and the tires all top of the line that were cheaper than manufacturers(do not let them talk you into Chinese or Japanese tires, Go Goodyear/ Firestone. The car now rides like a dream. Yes the bearings were replaced and thus far all is well. P.S. dont' forget your timing belt needs to be replaced by 59,000 miles or the manufacturer will not cover under the powertrain warranty if it goes on its own at the 60,000 mile mark. You can not get one fraction over 60,000. Auburn, MI

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#28 of 44 Aveo front end vibration. by rm125chris

Jan 02, 2010 (4:49 pm)

I'm also experiencing a front end vibration on my 2004 Aveo. I could write a book on the possibilites, but here's what my (tentative) investigation has revealed. The aft bushings of the lower control arms are shot. They're made of rubber and are supposed to flex as your wheel hits bumps and goes up and down. Mine show large stress cracks in the rubber, so I can't assume that they're operating like they should. I assume that if they were firm and not cracked that they would help hold the wheel at a constant and steady angle while driving. Instead it's my belief that this is causing the front wheels on my Aveo to wobble like a bad shopping cart.

The best way to inspect these bushings is to jack the car up. When the suspension is fully extended it will give you a better view. Originally I didn't see the big cracks in the rubber. With the wheel at the bottom of it's suspension travel, the rubber joint is fully flexed. That's where it will show it's condition. If I knew how to post a photo here I would.

I ordered new control arms from rockauto dot com. Both control arms with shipping included was around $140. I'll install them myself within a few days and be able to say whether or not it fixed the problem.

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#29 of 44 Aveo Front End Vibration Problem by rm125chris

Jan 02, 2010 (5:29 pm)

I'm also experiencing a front end vibration on my 2004 Aveo. I could write a book on the possibilites, but here's what my (tentative) investigation has revealed. The aft bushings of the lower control arms are shot. They're made of rubber and are supposed to flex as your wheel hits bumps and goes up and down. Mine show large stress cracks in the rubber, so I can't assume that they're operating like they should. I assume that if they were firm and not cracked that they would help hold the wheel at a constant and steady angle while driving. Instead it's my belief that this is causing the front wheels on my Aveo to wobble like a bad shopping cart.

The best way to inspect these bushings is to jack the car up. When the suspension is fully extended it will give you a better view. Originally I didn't see the big cracks in the rubber. With the wheel at the bottom of it's suspension travel, the rubber joint is fully flexed. That's where it will show it's condition. If I knew how to post a photo here I would.

I ordered new control arms from rockauto dot com. Both control arms with shipping included was around $140. I'll install them myself within a few days and be able to say whether or not it fixed the problem.

I just posted photos at Flickr dot com. You don't need to register to view them. Just use these exact search terms on the opening page.

Aveo Lower Control Arm Bushing #1
Aveo Lower Control Arm Bushing #2
Aveo Lower Control Arm Bushing #3

Photo #3 gives you the best close up.

By the way, here's something "off topic". Changing the timing belt on the Aveo was much easier than other cars I've done. There was lots of room to work, and the main serpentine belt (for the alternator and such) has a spring loaded adjuster so it comes off in about 30 seconds. It still no picnic, but compared to other cars it's easier.

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#30 of 44 Update to my earlier post. by rm125chris

Jan 16, 2010 (10:48 am)

Here's an update to my recent post. Changing the lower control arms did nothing to lessen the vibration, even though the bushings were shot. Next item on the agenda is to buy new rims.

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