Issue ID | 854765 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10397127 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 01/04/11 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet aveo. The contact was driving approximately 40-45 mph when a knocking was heard from the engine. The contact removed the vehicle from the roadway and shut the vehicle off but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was then towed to a local repair shop where she was advised that there were damages to the engine valves and that the head would need to be removed. The mechanic also recommended taking the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. She contacted the manufacturer and they advised her that they could not provide any assistance until the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BEAUFORD, GA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 10/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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