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#1 of 65 Aveo Hold Light by cpopvideos Oct 25, 2006 (5:43 am)
I have a 2005 hatch back aveo really like the car but have been getting the hold light coming on for no reason. Have taken the car in 2 times now to have it checked first time they told me to bring it back when the light was blinking the second time I took it in the light was blinking and they said nothing was wrong. I am sure that the hold light blinking and the tranny sticking in high gear is not a normal thing for these little cars. If I stop the car and sit for awhile and keep pushing the hold button it will go out but if i try to keep driving the check engine light starts blinking with the hold light so something must be wrong anyone else have this problem? Replies to this message: flaaveo (Oct 25, 2006 1:20 pm) wave54 (Oct 25, 2006 1:43 pm)
#2 of 65 Re: Aveo Hold Light [cpopvideos] by flaaveo Oct 25, 2006 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: cpopvideos (Oct 25, 2006 5:43 am) If that was my Aveo, I would start throwing around the words, 'Lemon Law'at that dealership,and then they will get off their butts and fix it. If that car is in for the same problem,especially one that can be a danger as you drive,for 3-4 times, the Lemon Law comes into play. Maybe a NEW Aveo! Or a full replacement cost. Read that book and threaten them with the lemon law,and see if they move a bit faster. This is a safety issue,and if you are still under warranty,you can use it to help you. Or call GM headquarters and file a complaint against that dealer,and go to another one. They do not want people to complain to headquarters. No,that car does not drive in 3rd gear all the time. You are ruining the engine and the transmission. So,lean on them and tell them to fix it,or replace the transmission,you dont care. Or you will start working on the lemon law angle. Thats why it was invented. To protect you. USE IT!! Get mad and insist it is a safety isse and WHEN you end up in an accident,you will sue them and GM,and you will be able to buy more than an Aveo when you collect from your lawsuit! They will move their butts fast once they know you are serious. And tell headquarters the same thing!
#3 of 65 Re: Aveo Hold Light [cpopvideos] by wave54 Oct 25, 2006 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: cpopvideos (Oct 25, 2006 5:43 am) Is it just the "Hold" light blinking or is the "Hold" feature actually activated as well? Can't tell from your post whether the transmission is sticking in 3rd gear while this is occuring -- if so, the car is virtually undrivable, especially from a dead stop.   If the operation of the transmission is normal, it's probably an electrical issue only. I have an intermittent flashing light on the same panel that doesn't affect the car's functioning.   Not worth looking at for me since it's rare and I'm well out of warranty.
#4 of 65 Aveo Hold Light by cpopvideos Oct 25, 2006 (5:13 pm)
It is the hold light and the hold feature that is going. The car is stuck in high gear. The check engine light starts to flash also. The dealer did tell me that I would have to walk or get a taxi to get to work so I did call chevy on that deal. I didn't buy a new car to walk around. Now it seems they want to get me a rental for the day when they have time to fix it. That is suppose to be tomorrow. And yes the car is pretty much not drivable when the hold feature is active. I have to shift it manually to start off. Replies to this message: smilebehappy (Oct 25, 2006 9:04 pm) wave54 (Oct 26, 2006 2:01 am)
#5 of 65 Re: Aveo Hold Light [cpopvideos] by smilebehappy Oct 25, 2006 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: cpopvideos (Oct 25, 2006 5:13 pm) The EXACT same thing is happening to my 2005 hatchback Aveo. I took it in and they ran all of the diagnostics and still don't know what's wrong. So, they called me today and said they are going to replace the engine head (whatever that means). They said they don't know how long it's going to take since they have to special order all of the parts and they aren't sure if this will fix the problem. So, yup, pretty much stinks. Sorry about your problem. Replies to this message: wave54 (Oct 26, 2006 2:01 am)
#6 of 65 Re: Aveo Hold Light [smilebehappy] by wave54 Oct 26, 2006 (2:01 am)
Replying to: smilebehappy (Oct 25, 2006 9:04 pm) The EXACT same thing is happening to my 2005 hatchback Aveo. I took it in and they ran all of the diagnostics and still don't know what's wrong. So, they called me today and said they are going to replace the engine head (whatever that means).   Hmmm! The engine head has nothing to do with the transmission "Hold" feature.   Sounds more like a bad electrical connection between the console and the tranny itself.   Good luck with the repairs -- sounds like these dealerships need MUCH better diagnostics tools.
#7 of 65 Aveo Hold Light by cpopvideos Oct 26, 2006 (2:42 am)
From the way it looks they like to sell these they just don't have a clue when something goes wrong. If I am sent walking to work today you can bet Chevy will get a call too. This is turning into a real bad experience.
#8 of 65 Aveo Hold Light by cpopvideos Oct 27, 2006 (7:08 pm)
Well end of day 2 car will be in the shop till the end of next week they are replacing the valves on the car they said it was a known issue with chevy I dont know if that was suppose to make me feel better or not. It didn't this is rather upsetting. 10,000 miles and the valves are shot i hope at 15,000 i dont have to replace the engine. Does anyone think it would pay to call Chevy corp and ask what they will do to make this right. I am a bit sided on this as this is our families only car we traded in a car that had 230,000 miles on it and was running great this is a big let down.
#9 of 65 Aveo Hold Light by cpopvideos Oct 31, 2006 (6:33 am)
Made the call to Chevy Corp yesterday. They are working on a solution to this car that had to have the alternator replaced at 1000 miles still has electroic problems and now the valves and head. Haven't heard back yet but will let everyone know. They seem just as upset about this mess as my wife and I am. Which goes a bit further than the dealers attitude of oh well looks like your car will be in the shop alot. That didn't cut it at all.
#10 of 65 Aveo Hold Light by cpopvideos Nov 03, 2006 (6:05 pm)
Update I am not sure if this is an update as no information from dealer or chevy. Car in the shop over a week no calls from either the dealer or Chevy Corp. Beginning to wonder. Any one have any ideas what to do next. Thanks Replies to this message: wave54 (Nov 04, 2006 1:48 am)

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