Issue ID | 737550 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10282659 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 22/08/09 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2004 chevy aveo timing belt broke causing valves to break and many other related parts at 60000 miles. My mechanic said this is common in these cars and he doesn't understand why there has not been a recall. Had i been aware of the problems with the timing belts going at 40-60000 miles it might only have cost me $50 to repair instead of $950. 00. It is my understanding in my research since this occurred by speaking with mechanics ect. All are in agreement they don't understand why there is not something being done on these belts. We were stranded, cost of towing and lengthy and costly repair for what i am finding out to be a common problem with this car and the 2004 year. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CLOQUET, MN |
VIN pattern | KL1TJ52674BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 06/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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