Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/17/2007 | 74000 | 1 | |
| The shift gear does not work my back lights are all out i did not know this my check engine light stay on i have had new sensors put in one week and the next week check engine light comes back on what is wrong with this car why wont they recall it i have to drive this car clock wont keep right time gear shift light goes on an doff and my low beam and have had this car right out of the show room only 13 miles on it when i got it and know it is all mess up i don't know what to do about it! *tr | |||
| 07/17/2007 | 74000 | ||
| The shift gear does not work my back lights are all out i did not know this my check engin light stay on i have had new censors put in one week and the next week check enging light comes back on what is wrong with this car why wont they recall it i have to drive this car clock wont keep rigght time gear shift light goes on an doff and my low beam and have had this car right out of the show room only 13 miles on it when i got it and know it is all mess up i dont know what to do about it! | |||
| 02/22/2013 | |||
| My engine light stay on after i replace censor and now my brakesl lights are all out my clock dont work right my low beams are going on an off and after replaceing bulbs still do the same thing i just dont wont this care to catch on fire on me i have had it sense 2005 and bought it bran new and these problems are of very seriours concern to me this car has seriours problems and i have been reading about them on the internet why no recall yet on these cars | |||
| 07/17/2007 | 74000 | ||
| The shift gear does not work my back lights are all out i did not know this my check engin light stay on i have had new censors put in one week and the next week check enging light comes back on what is wrong with this car why wont they recall it i have to drive this car clock wont keep rigght time gear shift light goes on an doff and my low beam and have had this car right out of the show room only 13 miles on it when i got it and know it is all mess up i dont know what to do about it! | |||
| 02/22/2013 | |||
| My engine light stay on after i replace censor and now my brakesl lights are all out my clock dont work right my low beams are going on an off and after replaceing bulbs still do the same thing i just dont wont this care to catch on fire on me i have had it sense 2005 and bought it bran new and these problems are of very seriours concern to me this car has seriours problems and i have been reading about them on the internet why no recall yet on these cars | |||
| 07/17/2007 | 74000 | ||
| The shift gear does not work my back lights are all out i did not know this my check engin light stay on i have had new censors put in one week and the next week check enging light comes back on what is wrong with this car why wont they recall it i have to drive this car clock wont keep rigght time gear shift light goes on an doff and my low beam and have had this car right out of the show room only 13 miles on it when i got it and know it is all mess up i dont know what to do about it! | |||
| 02/22/2013 | |||
| My engine light stay on after i replace censor and now my brakesl lights are all out my clock dont work right my low beams are going on an off and after replaceing bulbs still do the same thing i just dont wont this care to catch on fire on me i have had it sense 2005 and bought it bran new and these problems are of very seriours concern to me this car has seriours problems and i have been reading about them on the internet why no recall yet on these cars | |||
| 02/08/2013 | |||
| First my back running light went out, next front running light went out, both out now. no fuses burnt out. splicer is burnt and needs to be replaced. seems to be an ongoing incident. | |||
| 05/12/2012 | 31000 | 1 | |
| The dashboard lights we intermittently working/not working around may. turns to be a big problem when i drive at night since i cannot see the speed. also, a couple of weeks ago the lights on the pilot's side stopped working. again, big problem because turns to be dangerous to drive at night. luckily i do most of my driving during the day, but with the winter approaching, i'm taking my car to the garage for a fix. as you can see on the link attached, this is a common issue with this kind of cars: http://chevroletforum.com/forum/sonic-aveo-new-11/dash-lights-aveo-20707/. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2012 | 31000 | ||
| The dashboard lights we intermittently working/not working around may. turns to be a big problem when i drive at night since i cannot see the speed. also, a couple of weeks ago the lights on the pilot's side stopped working. again, big problem because turns to be dangerous to drive at night. luckily i do most of my driving during the day, but with the winter approaching, i'm taking my car to the garage for a fix. as you can see on the link attached, this is a common issue with this kind of cars: http://chevroletforum.com/forum/sonic-aveo-new-11/dash-lights-aveo-20707/ | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 125000 | 1 | |
| The dashboard lights, gear selector lights, and right rear tail lights, all went out at the same time. i have replaced all of the bulbs possible and all of the fuses are normal and functional. this is a big safety issue because i can't tell my speed engine temp or fuel level while driving at night and i no longer have right taillights making my vehicle harder to see at night. *tr | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 125000 | ||
| The dashboard lights, gear selector lights, and right rear tail lights, all went out at the same time. i have replaced all of the bulbs possible and all of the fuses are normal and functional. this is a big safety issue because i can't tell my speed engine temp or fuel level while driving at night and i no longer have right taillights making my vehicle harder to see at night. | |||
| 06/07/2011 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Automobile tail lights, front parking lights, instrument panel illumination lights, and gear shift illumination lights went out at the same time. *tr | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 125000 | ||
| The dashboard lights, gear selector lights, and right rear tail lights, all went out at the same time. i have replaced all of the bulbs possible and all of the fuses are normal and functional. this is a big safety issue because i can't tell my speed engine temp or fuel level while driving at night and i no longer have right taillights making my vehicle harder to see at night. | |||
| 06/07/2011 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Automobile tail lights, front parking lights, instrument panel illumination lights, and gear shift illumination lights went out at the same time. *tr | |||
| 06/07/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Automobile tail lights, front parking lights, instrument panel illumination lights, and gear shift illumination lights went out at the same time. | |||
| 12/13/2011 | 63000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the instrument panel illumination and the tail lights malfunctioned. the contact was unable to read the speedometer or the fuel gauge. there was no manual switch to operate the exterior lights. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. the failure mileage was 63,000. | |||
| 12/13/2011 | 63000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the instrument panel illumination and the tail lights malfunctioned. the contact was unable to read the speedometer or the fuel gauge. there was no manual switch to operate the exterior lights. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. the failure mileage was 63,000. kmj | |||
| 12/13/2011 | 63000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated the dash board illumination and the tail lights have malfunctioned. the contact was unable to read the speedometer and the fuel gauge. there is no manual switch to operate the exterior lights. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 63,000. jo | |||
| 11/15/2011 | |||
| Cluster lights and right tail light wiring shorted out and burnt to a crisp @ distribution power box | |||
| 06/08/2010 | |||
| I have a 2005 chevrolet aveo that has given me numerous problems. a little over a year ago i noticed i could not shift my car out of park i have to use a screwdriver to shift my gear out of park. soon after i noticed my brake lights stopped working. i brought a box of fuses but this only fixed the problem for less than a week. every time i put a new fuse in the brake lights went back out in a day or two. one day while i was on the freeway my car just suddenly stopped without any warning. i took the car to the dealer it was still under the power train warranty. it was a electrical problem causing all of these problems and cost over $2,000 to fix. a year later the problems started again i can't move my gear without using a screw driver, my brake lights and headlights are out. if i slam the hood of my car one headlight will come on which shows that something is wrong with the wiring. the engine light and hold mode light flashes constantly. i feel this car is dangerous because there are no brake lights which can easily cause a accident. i was pulled over by the police because of no brake lights a $125 ticket. i am in a bind because i really need my car for work but i do not have $2,000 (no longer under warranty) to fix this car only to have the same problem happen again months from now. also, i have noticed a strong gas smell from the car that has me concerned. i have read so many internet post from other people complaining about the same problems. this car seriously need to be recalled because it is endangering people lives. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 38000 | ||
| Complete failure of interior lights. this also affected the right rear driving light. it only comes on when brakes are applied. this is the 2nd complaint i have filed for this vehicle/lemon. | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 92256 | 1 | |
| Car type: 2005 chevy aveo problems i have had with this car; 1. oxygen sensor needed replacement by 41,xxx miles 2. at 82,xxx mi. wiring problems in fuse box wires came loose (possibly a fire hazard) burnt the wiring harness. (char marks on the wiring harness) caused the interior (instrument cluster panel) and exterior lights (daytime running lights)(yellow lowbeams that control turn signal) to turn off while driving the vehicle during the night time. fix cost me $125.00 plus tax 8.25% this isn't the first time i've heard of this happening in fact its on many online forums as happening to several other people. 3. at 92,xxx miles. thermostat housing cracked in the center where the thermostat is located at (thermostat housing is plastic) very cheaply made. no parts houses carry this item. its a gm part. got stranded 44 miles from home and had to get a tow truck to bring car home. cost; $115.00 + tax corrections made to vehicle; 1. purchased a new oxygen sensor for about $120.00 2. taken electrical problem to a shop and had the shop fix it for 125.00 +tax 3. problem still pending. parts not available at part houses i.e. autozone o'reileys a-line, advanced auto, etc....i believe parts houses do not wish to carry these parts. part is too cheaply made for them to carry i believe the part should have been made out of metal.(steel, aluminum. etc....) property damage: damage to wiring harness in vehicle chevy aveo fire: burnt wiring harness in vehicle, wires had to be soldered from a separate locality in engine compartment. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| On sunday evening i attempted to put my 2005 chevy aveo into drive after putting my key in the ignition and starting the vehicle but the shifter was stuck in park. the aveo has a feature called the shift lock release which is a hole on the shifter console you can put a screwdriver or other tool into to release the shifter into drive in these situations. i was able to put the car in drive and make it home safely after using the shift lock release but when i got home i realized my key was stuck in the ignition. my car sat unlocked overnight because i could not get the key out. on monday i called my local gm dealership in salem, oh and they stated they would not be able to take a look at my car until tuesday. i spent the entire day researching online and found many customers who have experienced this same issue with the aveo. later on in the evening i realized my brake lights weren't working but there was not a blown fuse or switch. i tested both of the brake lights and they were still good. on tuesday i took my car to the dealership and it cost me $80 for the mechanic to tell me the shifter is bad, which i already knew. they also stated it would be $300 to repair the shifter. i strongly believe the failure of the brake lights, the shifter and the ignition are tied together and should be replaced by gm at no cost to me. my vehicle is sitting unattended with the key in it, which runs the risk of it being stolen. not to mention when i am driving i have no brake lights to alert the other drivers i am slowing down or stopping which could cause an accident. each time i attempt to put the car in drive i have to insert something into the shift lock release to shift the car and this has been going on since sunday. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 03/28/2007 | 0 | 1000 | 02/14/2005 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet aveo. at the time the vehicle was purchased the contact observed that the tail lights would not operate properly unless the headlights were on. due to the failure the contact almost caused a crash. gmc advised the contact to call the dealer regarding the failure. the dealer stated that they were unaware that the tail lights would not operate unless the headlights were on. the dealer didn't state whether it could be repaired. the vehicle's failure mileage was 0 because at the time the failure occurred it was purchased brand new. the current mileage was 43,000. *ak update *4/23/07 **tr | |||