Issue ID | 627723 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10188870 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 21/04/07 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Timing belt failed at 70,000 miles causing severe engine damage. Timing belt failure is apparently an issue with the aveo as gm issued a service bulletin on this in oct 2006. Based on internet search of aveo problems, chevy is having problems with the aveo's timing belt failing even before the recommended service date. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
VIN pattern | KL1TJ52664BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 20/04/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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