Issue ID | 853365 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10395687 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 12/04/11 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2005 chevy aveo quit on a busy highway. Chevrolet dealer fix the problem; it was the timing belt. Engine light was on when i picked it up from the dealership, spoke to one of the reps and i was told it was nothing and that the engine light will go out soon. Well it did along with the panel lights and flashing radio light about six months later. I replaced the fuses and ask the mechanics at express lube to check my fuses etc... Of course they couldn't find anything and was offering me a chance for their mechanic to look at it for x amount of dollars...(too much cash). So i drove the car and finally the dash lights came back on for 3 to 4 days during january 2011. By mid march, my engine light came on again. I drove my car with no problem. On sunday, april 10, my car did a jerk when i put it in reverse; today, april 12, i left my head lights on and tried to charge my dead car with battery cables. As i turned the switch, a burnt wire smell had aroused in mid air and i thought it was something else. Next, smoke begin to blow out from my cd player. My son, his friend and other teachers were around my car at this time. I am thankful that the car did not catch a fire. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HORN LAKE, MS |
VIN pattern | KL1TG52615BXXXXXX |
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 | 07/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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