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Chevrolet Aveo Electrical/Lighting

106 messages,  Last post on May 17, 2011 at 7:07 AM

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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Aveo, Lights, Electrical, Hatchback, Sedan

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#81 of 106 Re: 2009 Chevy Aveo problems... [munkyfu] by cjames7

Feb 29, 2012 (4:50 pm)

Replying to: munkyfu (Sep 08, 2011 12:03 pm)
Same thing is happening with my 2009 aveo.... Took it to a real auto shop and told me the crank shaft and drive shaft are in bad shape... warrenty...3 yrs or 36000 miles.....5 yr drive shaft....I will let you know how much they will charge me..I tried to return the car...you know they had the 3 day no questions asked...would not take the car back and showed me I sighed a paper to gett 500 off my car instead....Im getting rid of this car

#82 of 106 Re: replace 3 alternator [freedom007] by turtle1179

Mar 26, 2012 (3:20 pm)

Replying to: freedom007 (Aug 27, 2011 5:24 pm)
Mine just gave out. Was it hard to get to and replace?

#83 of 106 2005 Chevy Aveo problems by akengst

Jun 24, 2012 (8:14 pm)

I bought a 2005 Chevy Aveo sedan new from the dealership. I now have 130,000 miles on it. Through the years this car has all but tried to shut down everything. The clock stopped working (actually it works in the winter, if the temperature outside is over 60 degrees or so the clock goes on and off randomly throughout the day, then resets itself to 1:00 about every 5 or 6 hours, which basically renders it useless), the a/c does not kick on anymore even after checking the switch and the relay, the rear window defogger has quit (again not the fuse), the daytime running lamps do not come on anymore (not the fuse), I burn out at least 2 sets of headlights per year, the radio shorted out, and I had to have the entire head replaced ($2800) at 105,000 miles due to a bent valve and a crack in the head. Not the best car GM has ever offered, glad to see it go away.

#84 of 106 Re: No dashboard lights [flaaveo22] by zedd1

Mar 17, 2013 (2:14 pm)

Replying to: flaaveo22 (Apr 24, 2010 11:44 pm)
Addressing the thermostat issue, I have a 2006 aveo hatchback and the thermostat had a catastrophic failure. The PLASTIC (yes, i said plastic) thermostat housing sheared completely off dumping all the coolant. Fortunately it did this in my driveway. I went to Autozone and bought one a new one for about $45. It was made of cast aluminum and when I tightened the flanges they snapped at about 10 ft lbs torque. I returned it and used the cash going to 0'reilly's were I purchased a steel thermostat for about $35. Works perfectly. But really, plastic???

#85 of 106 Chevy Aveo Dome Light by luckins

May 17, 2011 (7:07 am)

#86 of 106 Chevy Aveo Dome Light by luckins

Oct 01, 2008 (9:31 pm)

I think my dome light bulb burned out on my 2004 Aveo. Has anyone had any experience with changing that light on this car? How do you get the cover off without breaking it? Is it hard to change?
 
It was working one minute and broken the next.

#87 of 106 Re: Chevy Aveo Dome Light [luckins] by luckins

Oct 02, 2008 (12:03 pm)

Replying to: luckins (Oct 01, 2008 9:31 pm)
Nevermind. I figured it out and it was very, very easy and the light was not burned out. All is working again. If anyone wants to know about this, please let me know.

#88 of 106 Re: Chevy Aveo Dome Light [luckins] by cstreet

Oct 13, 2008 (9:37 am)

Replying to: luckins (Oct 02, 2008 12:03 pm)
I'm having the same issue. I replaced the light, but still nothing. I'd appreciate any help.

#89 of 106 Re: Chevy Aveo Dome Light [cstreet] by luckins

Oct 13, 2008 (11:17 am)

Replying to: cstreet (Oct 13, 2008 9:37 am)
Hmmm. My next step would be to check the fuse. I don't know which one, though. I looked for it when my light stopped working. Other than that, I don't know except it could be the wiring to the light on in the light.

#90 of 106 by srs5694

Oct 13, 2008 (1:11 pm)

The owner's manual includes a list of fuses. I haven't checked to see if the dome light is clearly marked, but it's worth checking your manual.

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