Issue ID | 643162 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10202026 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 15/07/07 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet aveo. While driving between 55 and 60 mph, the contact stated that the passenger compartment smelled like gasoline. The odor was noticed only when driving uphill. The dealer stated that the fuel tank "burps" and the gasoline smell indicates that the catalytic converter was working properly. The failure mileage was 34,000 and current mileage was 35,700. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | KINGMAN, AZ |
VIN pattern | KL1TD52665BXXXXXX |
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 | 30/12/05 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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