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#16 of 80 exact same problem hear too by tomh4 May 04, 2008 (11:14 pm)
I have a 05 aveo and it over heated last night, turns out I had the exact same problem. My thermostat housing looked like someone cut it perfectly in half. So I called around and I guess Its a dealer only part and being Sunday the stealers parts department Isnt open. I have an extended warranty and i guess i could try and have them tow it and fix it but it would take me two minutes to fix it myself so thats whats gunna happen tomarrow. It looks like the housing is two pieces glued together or somthing, it broke perfectly like it had a seam.
#17 of 80 Exact same problem hear too! by tomh4 May 04, 2008 (11:15 pm)
I have a 05 aveo and it over heated last night, turns out I had the exact same problem. My thermostat housing looked like someone cut it perfectly in half. So I called around and I guess Its a dealer only part and being Sunday the stealers parts department Isnt open. I have an extended warranty and i guess i could try and have them tow it and fix it but it would take me two minutes to fix it myself so thats whats gunna happen tomarrow. It looks like the housing is two pieces glued together or somthing, it broke perfectly like it had a seam.
#18 of 80 same here by moortin May 05, 2008 (11:29 am)
I just had the same thing happen. It looks like it the housing just broke in half. I am going to try to replace it myself. Have others that had this problem had subsequent problems I should be looking for. Also, it is sounding like a pissed off weedeater--any ideas of what to look for?
#19 of 80 Same problem by smk0926 May 09, 2008 (5:59 am)
This just happened to me last night. I just want to make sure I am doing this right, so does anyone have any directions or advice when replacing the housing? Thanks...
#20 of 80 easy fix by moortin May 09, 2008 (6:58 am)
It was really simple, get the part at your dealership. It goes right back on easy, other that wrestling with the hoses. Replies to this message: tomh4 (May 09, 2008 10:12 am) poncho167 (May 10, 2008 6:54 am) frankyj (Sep 02, 2008 11:20 am) aveo36 (Oct 27, 2008 10:05 pm) invisiblemass (Oct 27, 2008 10:11 pm) macarpio (Oct 27, 2008 10:12 pm)
#21 of 80 Re: easy fix [moortin] by tomh4 May 09, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: moortin (May 09, 2008 6:58 am) It was very easy to put on it only took me like two minutes, u can put the hoses on first, it makes it easier. But their cheap plastic part could have cost me alot more, what if it got to hot and blew the head gasket or warped or cracked the head or block. Im sure Chevy would tell me I overheated it and Its not covered under warranty. My wife was driving when it happened and Im surprised she didnt just try and drive all the way home the way it was. I know Its a cheap car and I know chevy didnt even build it but this part sems to be a weak point in the cooling system, it couldnt hold a whopping 16lbs of pressure. Im sure someone has brought htis to their attention. They should have known glueing the thermostat between two plastic parts wasnt gunna hold long. I dunno I guess Im still pissed and needed to vent. POS chevy wannabe Replies to this message: poncho167 (May 10, 2008 6:54 am)
#22 of 80 easy fix by moortin May 09, 2008 (10:20 am)
I am trading mine in as soon as possible. I am thinking about a Chevy Cobalt- but am going to research these same issues before I make up my mind. I have to drive 100 miles plus a day and don't want to be driving around with the damage probably incurred when this part broke. It was stupid to think glue would hold this part together. Replies to this message: poncho167 (May 10, 2008 7:00 am)
#23 of 80 Re: easy fix [tomh4] by poncho167 May 10, 2008 (6:54 am)
Replying to: tomh4 (May 09, 2008 10:12 am) It sounds like this is starting to become an issue as of recent. I am positive GM would cover your engine if something serious were to happen especially if its maintained and under warranty. There may be other manufactures who refuse warranty service but GM is not known as one of them.
#24 of 80 Re: easy fix [moortin] by poncho167 May 10, 2008 (7:00 am)
Replying to: moortin (May 09, 2008 10:20 am) I have driven both cars and the Aveo is nice for what it is in the sub-compact class. The Cobalt is a step up in size overall and is a nicer ride especially for long distance commutes. The Ecotec engines are arguably best in class and get great mileage. The new model has been out since 2005 so the minor kinks have been worked out. It is on the top of my list along with the Saturn Astra.
#25 of 80 Perhaps Aftermarket? by luckins May 11, 2008 (11:16 am)
I am waiting to see if the aftermarket manufacturers might put out an option of a metal thermostat housing in the future. At lest, that's what I am hoping.

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