Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo - part 2

2004 chevy Aveo timing belt failure at 47,000 miles, and at 102,000 miles approx. 53,000 miles after the previous failure. Both failures have caused severe engine damage. I have been advised that the most recent failure could result in an entire engine replacement.

2004 Chevrolet Aveo broken timing belt. Consumer states that dealer stated that the problem was under warranty and replaced the valves because they were bent. Consumer would like to know why the timing belt was not replaced. The consumer stated a TSB had been issued for the timing belt problem.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. The vehicle started for 30 seconds and then shut off. The vehicle failed to restart. The repair shop stated that the timing belt failed and caused the valves to bend. The current and failure mileages were 49,000.

On Thursday morning 28 June 2007 the timing belt on this Chevrolet Aveo broke, resulting in catastrophic damage to the engine. The vehicle was towed to radley Chevrolet, where this diagnosis was rendered. Radley Chevrolet held a new car owner's orientation class at which their services and hours were discussed. Class topics included timely oil and filter changes. No mention was made,or emphasis placed, on the need for inspection of the timing belt at 30,000 miles or its replacement at 60,000 miles. When I mentioned this recently to the radley Chevrolet general manager he responded by telling me that all Chevrolets made in the USA use timing chains instead of timing belts. Hence his staff would not think to emphasize the need to inspect and change the timing belt. It appeared that this lack of concern or training may have extended to some maintenance personnel. I was not advised of the need for this inspection at either of the two oil changes, performed by radley around the 30,000 mile point. The timing belt failed at an odometer reading of 60,331 miles. The 331 miles beyond the 60,000-mile recommended replacement point suggest that the odometer has an accuracy better than . 55%. Considering the technology used to measure speed and mileage in vehicles sold to the public it is not likely that any are so accurate. Had observed that in driving from alexandria, virginia to fredericksburg, virginia she was often among the slowest on the road in spite of speedometer readings that suggest she was driving well above the posted limit. On several occasions she had her husband record the elapsed time between mile-posts and found that they were traveling around 5 to 6 miles per hour less than the speedometer reading. This amounts to an odometer reading from 6. 25% to 8. 5% greater than actual distance traveled. Hence at an odometer reading of 60,331 miles, actual mileage is between 56,560 and 55,203 miles.

Timing belt failed at 70,000 miles causing severe engine damage. Timing belt failure is apparently an issue with the Aveo as gm issued a service bulletin on this in oct 2006. Based on internet search of Aveo problems, chevy is having problems with the Aveo's timing belt failing even before the recommended service date.

Timing belt went on my chevy Aveo 2004 in January. @ 55,000 miles and the belt damaged the whole engine. The GMC company refused to repair it. I found out that the chevy Aveos are having lots of problems.

-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo and stated that since she purchased the vehicle the passenger's side seat belts never locked correctly in place. She took the vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the seat belt, but she believed that they switched it from the front to the back. Currently, the seat belt has been locking when anyone sat in the back. Also, the dome lights iwere constantly burning out. This had occurred about three or four times. In addition, the clock did not work whenever she set the time, it would change on its own accord. Similarly, the key lock on the driver's side fell through the door panel. The dealer repaired and painted the door the wrong color, and they painted over the door handle. Just last week finally, the tension pulley fell off while she was driving on the freeway. They told her this was normal wear and tear on the vehicle and refused to make further repairs. The failure mileage was 32, and the current mileage was 60,750.

2004 Chevrolet Aveo. Consumer states the vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic on the highway the consumer stated the timing belt failed.