2007 Chevy Aveo 259,476 miles - still runs great!

[Frawley]

The 2007 Chevy Aveo I purchased new has 259,476 miles on it. It still runs great!

[Daox]

Thats quite a few miles, good to hear its still kicking strong.

Welcome to the site!

[MetroMPG]

Frawley joined: July 2010.
First post: January 2016!

Congrats on looking after your car so well. And also congrats for holding the record on longest time between joining the forum and posting!

[Jayman1967]

Wow! That is extremely rare for a Aveo! How many times did you replace the timing belt? I have 2 Aveo's, a 2005 and a 2008.

[Frawley]

I had the timing belt changed 3 times. 1st time was at 90,798 miles. I had the timing belt and water pump changed. When the mechanic gave me my old parts they looked hardly worn, however I did not want to take any chances with the timing belt braking. The second time was at 221,798 I had the timing belt kit installed w/ the tensioner. and a water pump. When the mechanic gave me my old parts they were in good shape especially the plastic black pulley wheel. I just did nit what to take any chances, The third time I had the timing belt changed was at 245,796. I had a valve cover leak and some motor oil got on the timing belt and the mechanic suggested that I replace it.

I usually do not go more that 60 mph and I do not race the car. I drive it with tender loving care. I am always checking and changing my fluids at the proper intervals. I used to drive approx., 120 miles round trip every day. This was mostly highway driving from New York City to upstate New York. I purchased the car new in April 2007. It's a good little car.

[northguest47]

is this apr '07 the first gen still? this is great news if so.. thats over twice where im at now

[Jayman1967]

My '08 has 250,000 on it, but it has been sitting out in my corn filed since last summer till I have time to replace the clutch. Other than that I changed the timing belt and water pump every 50,000 miles and like yourself I don't drive the car over 60 mph, even in higher speed zones. I have been running Amsoil in mine since I bought it new and does not burn a drop of oil. You don't see too many Aveo's on the road anymore, it fact it is very rare!