Issue ID | 739269 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10284133 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVEO |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 14/05/09 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that dust and debris from the road enters the vehicle. The dust makes it difficult to breath and see when driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in which a technician stated that because the vents are located in the wheel wells, excessive amounts of dust can enter. He then added that there was no available remedy for the failure. She contacted the manufacturer and was advised by a representative that because the vehicle sits low to the ground, dust intrusion is normal. The failure mileage was 800. The current mileage was 2900. Updated 10/13/09. *lj the consumer received a letter from gm which stated what she was experiencing was normal. By federal law, the vehicle was designed with venting in the trunk over the wheel wells. An excessive amount of use on dirt roads would allow dust to enter the vehicle via the trunk. It also stated the vehicle was low to the ground as well will also contributed to the condition and there was no factory defect with the vehicle. Updated 10/15/09 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2900 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SOUTH COFFEYVILLE, OK |
VIN pattern | KL1TD56E29BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 14/05/09 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CLASSIC CHEVROLET |
Dealer's telephone number | 918-272-1101 |
Dealer's city | OWASSO |
Dealer's state code | OK |
Dealer's ZIP code | 74055 |