Trouble fueling my 2008 Aveo

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10-29-2012, 02:21 AM
Paul Miller

Trouble fueling my 2008 Aveo

I'm having trouble fueling my car at the gas pump. The pump shuts off after a dollar of fuel has been added, as if it's full. Nothing wrong with the fuel gauge and I know it was nearly empty.

Thinking it might be the pump, I tried a different station several days later, with the same result.

I will add that the check engine light came on about week before I discovered the fueling issue, but haven't had the car scanned yet.

Anyone have a similar issue or ever heard of this problem?

Thanks,
Paul
10-29-2012, 09:18 PM
Aveo5_boy

I'm sure with the code you will get a better response but I do know that on your owners manual it does mention to replace the EVAP vent solenoid valve at 60,000 miles/100,000 KM.
10-29-2012, 09:33 PM
Paul Miller

That's Funny

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aveo5_boy

I'm sure with the code you will get a better response but I do know that on your owners manual it does mention to replace the EVAP vent solenoid valve at 60,000 miles/100,000 KM.

I just replaced that on my 2003 Silverado @ 90,000 mi.:)

The Aveo owners manual also recommends replacing the spark plugs at 40K. I have the plugs, just waiting for a nice weekend.

Would the EVAP Vent prevent fueling the vehicle?

Let me get it scanned and I'll have more info.

Thanks for the response.

~Paul
10-30-2012, 02:27 PM
Chevy Customer Svc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Miller

I'm having trouble fueling my car at the gas pump. The pump shuts off after a dollar of fuel has been added, as if it's full. Nothing wrong with the fuel gauge and I know it was nearly empty.

Thinking it might be the pump, I tried a different station several days later, with the same result.

I will add that the check engine light came on about week before I discovered the fueling issue, but haven't had the car scanned yet.

Anyone have a similar issue or ever heard of this problem?

Thanks,
Paul

Hi Paul,

I would suggest reviewing your Owner's Manual pg. 6-5 which looks at reviewing Scheduled Maintenance for your Aveo. I would suggest taking your vehicle into have it diagnosed to ensure nothing serious is going on.

Vanessa
GM Customer Service