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#1 of 6 2004 Aveo: Timing Belt Problems by rjewel Apr 09, 2009 (4:59 pm)
Has anyone else had this problem...took mine to the dealer to get the serpentine changed and asked them to change the timing belt due to having over 63K miles. Over one month later, they still can't get it the timing right. They had to replace the head, their fault, and when I test drove it...it was missing, backfiring some and the engine was vibrating like mad. Replies to this message: poncho167 (Apr 10, 2009 2:52 pm) rjewel (Apr 14, 2009 9:33 pm) poncho167 (Apr 17, 2009 7:04 am)
#2 of 6 Re: 2004 Aveo: Timing Belt Problems [rjewel] by poncho167 Apr 10, 2009 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: rjewel (Apr 09, 2009 4:59 pm) If it was running fine when you brought it in and now it has issues obviously they didn't know what they were doing. If the belt is not lined up in the right sequence the timing will be off. Replies to this message: rjewel (Apr 14, 2009 9:33 pm) poncho167 (Apr 17, 2009 7:04 am)
#3 of 6 Re: 2004 Aveo: Timing Belt Problems [poncho167] by rjewel Apr 14, 2009 (9:33 pm)
Replying to: poncho167 (Apr 10, 2009 2:52 pm) It was...but not now. Since I've been assured this has now happened to 3 Aveos, not sure what to think and still no car. Emailed chevrolet.com, no response. Surely a trained chevy mechanic with 20yrs experience could get the timing right...ya would think!!! Replies to this message: poncho167 (Apr 17, 2009 7:04 am)
#4 of 6 Re: 2004 Aveo: Timing Belt Problems [rjewel] by poncho167 Apr 17, 2009 (7:04 am)
Replying to: rjewel (Apr 14, 2009 9:33 pm) Yes, a mechanic of 20 years should know what he/she is doing. Nowadays a lot of new machanics don't know what trouble shooting is. Their diagnosis is based on plugging in an electronic device that gives them codes. A lot of times it is not specific enough and they replace parts not needed.   If you don't get it remedied soon I would approach the manager or owner to get it resolved. The mention of getting a lawyer if all else fails could make them act faster if they give you any lame excuses.
#5 of 6 please help by wifes07aveo Aug 19, 2009 (7:49 am)
my mom has an 05 aveo with approx. 31k miles and I have an 07 with approx 29k. both have been solid (only issue is the 05 had to replace the battery). What type of maint is needed on the timing belt? should I replace them before my engine blows up? Replies to this message: mrdwarren (Sep 07, 2009 1:13 pm)
#6 of 6 Re: please help [wifes07aveo] by mrdwarren Sep 07, 2009 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: wifes07aveo (Aug 19, 2009 7:49 am) I have an 05 also, The recommended timing belt change is 60,000 miles. You will be good til then. I would make sure that it gets changed right around that time or you could risk breaking it. I bought my car with 66000 and just changed the belt myself. Pretty easy if you have a few basic tools.

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