2009 Aveo, overheated, oil light came on

[longtermproject]

So the dealership called. They stated that the power steering pump was leaking on the hose causing the hose to soften, splitting the lower hose causing the fluid to come out. They recommended replacing both radiator hoses, the thermostat, and the power steering pump. Nothing is covered under warranty. I told them to not touch the car, and I owe them $85 for the inspection. I called GM, and they said the same thing, this is not covered.

The dealer said the pump had been leaking for a while, so my question is, why didnt they catch this when they worked on the car a month ago? Sorry, but at this point, I WILL NEVER BUY GM AGAIN.

[Chevy Customer Svc]

So the dealership called. They stated that the power steering pump was leaking on the hose causing the hose to soften, splitting the lower hose causing the fluid to come out. They recommended replacing both radiator hoses, the thermostat, and the power steering pump. Nothing is covered under warranty. I told them to not touch the car, and I owe them $85 for the inspection. I called GM, and they said the same thing, this is not covered.

The dealer said the pump had been leaking for a while, so my question is, why didnt they catch this when they worked on the car a month ago? Sorry, but at this point, I WILL NEVER BUY GM AGAIN.

Hi Longtermproject,

Sorry to hear this. I'm not making any promises but I will try to see what I can do to assist. Please private message me your last 8-digits of your VIN#, full name and the involved dealership and then we can go from there. Have a good night.

Vanessa
GM Customer Service

[longtermproject]

I sent the information you requested via PM

[Chevy Customer Svc]

I sent the information you requested via PM

Thank you. I did receive all of the emails and will contact you in a day or two with an update on what I find out.

Vanessa
GM Customer Service

[HeavyDuty]

Thank you. I did receive all of the emails and will contact you in a day or two with an update on what I find out.

Vanessa
GM Customer Service

I have noticed this as well, oil these days seems to "eat" rubber...not likely the oil is to blame, a cheaper rubber is. Thats too bad though need to fix it first before you can determine what else was cooked. Sometimes thermostats stay wide open when they are heated...not sure on the Aveo's...I just had that hose off mine yesterday, not hard for you to change, fill it with coolant and determine source of ps leak, might just be a clamp...they do make a PS additive that will swell seals...but not something I would use....and you might want to check the ps oil lid, it's vented and if it's plugged may push oil out the seal...if someone has overfilled it in the past....vent maybe plugged.

[longtermproject]

I have noticed this as well, oil these days seems to "eat" rubber...not likely the oil is to blame, a cheaper rubber is. Thats too bad though need to fix it first before you can determine what else was cooked. Sometimes thermostats stay wide open when they are heated...not sure on the Aveo's...I just had that hose off mine yesterday, not hard for you to change, fill it with coolant and determine source of ps leak, might just be a clamp...they do make a PS additive that will swell seals...but not something I would use....and you might want to check the ps oil lid, it's vented and if it's plugged may push oil out the seal...if someone has overfilled it in the past....vent maybe plugged.

Well I bought the car with 14k on the clock, my friends dealership said that the original owner had the extended warranty on it, wish that would carry over. The ps pump always looked dirty, not leaky though. I take good care of my cars, and wouldn't have let something leak on me if I saw any sign of it. Car never felt like it lacked power steering, so I know I wasn't losing fluid fast if at all.... Plus normally the pump will make noise when its low... So this story about the ps pump causing the hose to soften just seems weird. I am deeply concerned with the thought that I will get the car fixed and something else will be hurt.... If thats the case I will be dropping it off for actual powertrain fixes

[tacomafitch]

like i said my upper radiator hose on my 2009 leaked at the clamp on the thermostat. the clamp basically seemed to have cut the hose. the dealer does not like the oem type clamp and put the old style on.

[AveoJunk]

My first question or suspicion is why did someone trade it in at 14K? Must have had problems as you will take a bath trading in a new car with 14K on it. A bath!


Did the dealer give you any warranty? Obviously GM is not honoring the 5yr/100K since you are not the original owner.

You probably should have shut it down the first time and not tried to drive it home. Guess you don't have any roadside assistance?

I would never trust a car that has been cooked, so my advice, fix it and trade it in..to the same dealer, make it his problem

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