Issue ID | 801024 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10342409 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 01/07/10 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2306 chevrolet aveo lt thermostat housing consists of two plastic parts glued together with thermostat between the two halves. The glued joint came apart and the thermostat fell out on the road. The coolant pumped out and the engine severely overheated. Towing charges from a remote highway location were $190. Repair at lamb chevrolet in prescott, az, totaled $195. This was found to be a common aveo problem and should have been a factory recall item! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100120 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
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 | 06/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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