2007 Aveo

smith7629 · 09-15-2007, 11:01 AM

I hate to say it, but my 2007 Aveo is on the verge of being a lemon. Within the first 24 hours of having it I had to have it towed because several electrical wires were loose and fell off the terminals around the starter, and the car didn't function at all. Then within a month (at 700 miles) I had it towed again because the alternator and battery cables were smoking (enough to make me sick to my stomach). The car would have caught on fire if I'd kept driving it. Now I've had it towed again because the wiring harness to the radiator cooling fan has shorted and as a result burned out the fan and now the car will overheat and the A/C won't work...which isn't nice at all in florida bumper to bumper traffic. Anyhow, the dealer has been great at trying to fix this mess of a car and roadside assistance has been great with getting it towed. I am not happy whatsoever with the quality of this car. I'd really like to get my money credited toward another GM vehicle. I'm tired of having a brand new car break down on me. One of the reasons I bought a new car is for reliability. I should have bought a GM vehicle assembled by American UAW workers. They build awesome trucks and SUV's.

unkillsam · 09-15-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by smith7629

I hate to say it, but my 2007 Aveo is on the verge of being a lemon. Within the first 24 hours of having it I had to have it towed because several electrical wires were loose and fell off the terminals around the starter, and the car didn't function at all. Then within a month (at 700 miles) I had it towed again because the alternator and battery cables were smoking (enough to make me sick to my stomach). The car would have caught on fire if I'd kept driving it. Now I've had it towed again because the wiring harness to the radiator cooling fan has shorted and as a result burned out the fan and now the car will overheat and the A/C won't work...which isn't nice at all in florida bumper to bumper traffic. Anyhow, the dealer has been great at trying to fix this mess of a car and roadside assistance has been great with getting it towed. I am not happy whatsoever with the quality of this car. I'd really like to get my money credited toward another GM vehicle. I'm tired of having a brand new car break down on me. One of the reasons I bought a new car is for reliability. I should have bought a GM vehicle assembled by American UAW workers. They build awesome trucks and SUV's.

Not true, my UAW assembled GM car was put together quite shoddily. I have had no reliablity problems so far, but exterior fit and finish is terribble.

igor · 09-15-2007, 11:39 AM

assembly of a car is way less dependent on the LOCATION or union affiliation of the workers as on the willingness ofthe automaker to actually invest in proper QC and training.

This is GM trying to be cheap on the Aveo .. not the workers' being shoddy - **** like this happens - but it shouldbe caught on the way out ofthe factory and fixed,

Igor

smith7629 · 09-15-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by igor

assembly of a car is way less dependent on the LOCATION or union affiliation of the workers as on the willingness ofthe automaker to actually invest in proper QC and training.

This is GM trying to be cheap on the Aveo .. not the workers' being shoddy - **** like this happens - but it shouldbe caught on the way out ofthe factory and fixed,

Igor

How much QC or training would it take to remember to tighten the nuts on the terminals that hold the wires on the starter? At some point it becomes accountability on the individual and pride in their work.

mini1 · 09-18-2007, 07:47 PM

There is a reason behind the dirt cheap cost on these cars. They are junk. Get rid of it before you really get trapped. Just imagine the thing with 50k miles or in your 5k miles! Nothing will work on it anymore.

likearock00 · 09-18-2007, 07:52 PM

I feel your pain. This is probably very depressing for you to go through- especially on a brand new vehicle. Keep us informed with whatever happens. Work with the dealer and see if there is anything GM or they can do.

**GMCSonoma** · 09-18-2007, 08:18 PM

A reminder peoples...

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smith7629 · 09-19-2007, 08:54 PM

I got it back yesterday. A new radiator cooling fan and wiring harness. I hope this is my last post in this thread, but I'm not holding my breath.

Triple-X08 · 09-23-2007, 10:49 AM

you will soon need a oil pump gasket, to add to your problems, we replace them on a daily basis, when we can get the parts, start seeing oil on the ground, check the dipstick and keep an eye on the oil, they have problems with them, luckily no engines have fried yet, that have come to us at least

2005 Equinox LS · 10-05-2007, 01:50 AM

My Mom has a 2007 Aveo and so far so good. Havent had to bring it back for anything. I am shocked at how good it is. I will watch though for oil on the floor.

smith7629 · 10-05-2007, 06:15 PM

Fingers still crossed, nothing since the last fix. I'm enjoying the Aveo and its 35mpg for now.

member12 · 10-06-2007, 07:54 PM

That's a bummer man. I hope GM makes this right.

**GMCSonoma** · 10-06-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by member12

That's a bummer man. I hope GM makes this right.

Well...

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Originally Posted by smith7629

I got it back yesterday. A new radiator cooling fan and wiring harness. I hope this is my last post in this thread, but I'm not holding my breath.

2005 Equinox LS · 10-14-2007, 10:06 PM

Did they fix it?

Minnesota Nice · 10-14-2007, 11:30 PM

Best wishes, dude, and keep us posted.

No one likes to hear about these kinds of problems, but they do exist, and it's really upsetting.

You may not be spending 80,000 on a supercar, but you are spending a nice chunk of change on something that should have some quality to it.

09-15-2007, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
smith7629 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Drives: GMPP ZZ383 Posts: 479	2007 Aveo I hate to say it, but my 2007 Aveo is on the verge of being a lemon. Within the first 24 hours of having it I had to have it towed because several electrical wires were loose and fell off the terminals around the starter, and the car didn't function at all. Then within a month (at 700 miles) I had it towed again because the alternator and battery cables were smoking (enough to make me sick to my stomach). The car would have caught on fire if I'd kept driving it. Now I've had it towed again because the wiring harness to the radiator cooling fan has shorted and as a result burned out the fan and now the car will overheat and the A/C won't work...which isn't nice at all in florida bumper to bumper traffic. Anyhow, the dealer has been great at trying to fix this mess of a car and roadside assistance has been great with getting it towed. I am not happy whatsoever with the quality of this car. I'd really like to get my money credited toward another GM vehicle. I'm tired of having a brand new car break down on me. One of the reasons I bought a new car is for reliability. I should have bought a GM vehicle assembled by American UAW workers. They build awesome trucks and SUV's.

09-15-2007, 11:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
igor 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,329	Re: 2007 Aveo assembly of a car is way less dependent on the LOCATION or union affiliation of the workers as on the willingness ofthe automaker to actually invest in proper QC and training. This is GM trying to be cheap on the Aveo .. not the workers' being shoddy - ** like this happens - but it shouldbe caught on the way out ofthe factory and fixed, Igor __________________ Autosavant - Reimagined! The new www.autosavant.COM!**

09-18-2007, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
mini1 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Drives: 2007 GMC Sierra SLE Regular Cab Long Bed 4WD Posts: 846	Re: 2007 Aveo There is a reason behind the dirt cheap cost on these cars. They are junk. Get rid of it before you really get trapped. Just imagine the thing with 50k miles or in your 5k miles! Nothing will work on it anymore. __________________ Current Ride -All-New 2007 GMC Sierra SLE RCLB

09-18-2007, 07:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,826	Re: 2007 Aveo I feel your pain. This is probably very depressing for you to go through- especially on a brand new vehicle. Keep us informed with whatever happens. Work with the dealer and see if there is anything GM or they can do. __________________ Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. -Thomas Jefferson

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09-19-2007, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
smith7629 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Drives: GMPP ZZ383 Posts: 479	Re: 2007 Aveo I got it back yesterday. A new radiator cooling fan and wiring harness. I hope this is my last post in this thread, but I'm not holding my breath.

09-23-2007, 10:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Triple-X08 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Drives: 2007 Saturn Ion, 83 Camaro Posts: 1,433	Re: 2007 Aveo you will soon need a oil pump gasket, to add to your problems, we replace them on a daily basis, when we can get the parts, start seeing oil on the ground, check the dipstick and keep an eye on the oil, they have problems with them, luckily no engines have fried yet, that have come to us at least __________________ ASE Master Certified Technican current cars in garage- 07 Saturn Ion - daily driver 83 Camaro Z28

10-05-2007, 01:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
2005 Equinox LS 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin Drives: 2005 Equinox,1981 Bonneville, 1985 Caprice Posts: 826	Re: 2007 Aveo My Mom has a 2007 Aveo and so far so good. Havent had to bring it back for anything. I am shocked at how good it is. I will watch though for oil on the floor. __________________ 2005 Equinox LS AWD. 1981 Pontiac Bonneville. "The last full sized RWD Bonneville". 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 2007 Sears Craftsman Lawn Tractor.

10-05-2007, 06:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
smith7629 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Drives: GMPP ZZ383 Posts: 479	Re: 2007 Aveo Fingers still crossed, nothing since the last fix. I'm enjoying the Aveo and its 35mpg for now.

10-06-2007, 07:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
member12 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta Drives: pickup truck Posts: 5,367	Re: 2007 Aveo That's a bummer man. I hope GM makes this right. __________________ Answer Toyota's FJ and 4Runner...BRING BACK A ZR2 BLAZER!!!!

10-14-2007, 10:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
2005 Equinox LS 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin Drives: 2005 Equinox,1981 Bonneville, 1985 Caprice Posts: 826	Re: 2007 Aveo Did they fix it? __________________ 2005 Equinox LS AWD. 1981 Pontiac Bonneville. "The last full sized RWD Bonneville". 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 2007 Sears Craftsman Lawn Tractor.

10-14-2007, 11:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Minnesota Nice 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minneapolis Drives: 2006 Honda Civic Si Posts: 1,655	Re: 2007 Aveo Best wishes, dude, and keep us posted. No one likes to hear about these kinds of problems, but they do exist, and it's really upsetting. You may not be spending 80,000 on a supercar, but you are spending a nice chunk of change on something that should have some quality to it. __________________

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