Issue ID | 1107004 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10630878 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 30/08/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Was driving on i-94 from milwaukee to chicago, once in kenosha area the car choked, heard a big noise and died completely would not turn on again. Pushed it to the shoulder and called 911. The dot towed the car to safety and then it was brought to the shop. The mechanic described the problem as the idler pulley and the timing belt are broken down and this cause the valves and piston to be completely damaged. The car was always maintained according to gm recommendation, timing belt performed by hall chevrolet dealer at 67000 and oil change was regularly done at 3000miles. Also the car has a complete 92000 miles review with heiser chevrolet back in march with all the maintenance recommended by gm (transmission, coolant, belts, hoses... Etc). The car is still in great shape. The timing belt and the idler part must be defective. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94400 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WAUWATOSA, WI |
VIN pattern | KL1TD52605BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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