general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo

California catalytic converter breaking.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the transmission became unbolted and separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the engine separated from the motor mounts rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was later towed the local mechanic. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph a white smoke was present coming from the rear of the vehicle and the instrument gauges began to malfunction. Moments later smoke was scene coming from under the hood of the vehicle. After stopping the exiting the vehicle flames were seen coming from under the vehicle and from under the hood. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident the vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 124,000. Jft.

I was rear ended by another vehicle while driving in traffic on the highway in slow and go traffic. I was driving at a slow pace, about 15 mph. The other vehicle was traveling at about 30 mph. When he hit me, he forced my vehicle into the one in front of me. My airbag did not go off. My car burst into flames about 5 minutes after the accident. The flames were coming up from the engine. My car is totaled as a result of this. I am 12 weeks pregnant with twins. One of my placenta's has a tear in it and is bleeding as a result of this accident. I will have to be on bed rest for the remainder of my pregnancy. I am at risk of miscarrying one or maybe both of my babies.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated after driving her vehicle for prolonged periods of time, fumes emit from the front end of the vehicle. When the contact would open the hood during the failure she could also see smoking coming from underneath the hood. The foul odor of these fumes have physicly made the contact ill to the point she feels she's having a stoke. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact's VIN was not associated to NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. Az.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the hold button to activate the four wheel drive failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired twice. The dealer was unable to diagnose the other failures; however, all the failures recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact was notified that his vehicle was on fire. The fire department reported to the scene and a fire report was filed and the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The cause of the fire was unknown but originated in the engine. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally for ten minutes and the problem recurred six times before arriving at the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated that the failure was contributed to the throttle positioning sensor, catalytic converter, and accelerator pedal. In 2010 the same defective components were replaced under service warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 52,973.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. While driving approximately 50 mph the driver struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle spun out of control. He then gained vehicle control, and pulled over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle engulfed into flames without warning. The fire department and police were called to the scene. There was minor injury sustained. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The cause of failure has not been determined at this time. The failure and current mileages were 36,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was engaged when approaching a stop and the engine began to rev. The engine was turned off and upon restarting the vehicle resumed normally. The failure occurred five different times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 12/06/lj.