Recall notice for 2009 Aveo's

[Ratchet104]

I just got it for my 2010 Aveo5. I'll bring it in to work tomorrow and get my parts ordered. If anyone wants me to check their eligibility, just PM me the last 8 digits of your VIN and I'll run it thru the GM VIS and PM you back

[watson]

I've documented in this thread that my aveo has been affected by this problem since I have owned the vehicle. Today my aveo succumbed to the issue and stopped working. My aveo stopped being able to shift into overdrive and the check engine light turned on and another HOLD light began flashing. At this point I assumed there had to be an issue with my transmission.

I took into a Chevrolet dealership and turned the keys in. I told them the problem and asked if they could replace the spark plugs and boots as well. They told me they couldn't replace the plugs and boots because they didn't have the kits in stock. After about an hour and a half they called me back and told me my car was ready. The problem turned out to be solely my spark plugs and conveniently they were able to find a kit to replace it.

My car is driving great now. I'm about to take an hour long drive on the interstate and i'm excited to test my fuel economy with the new plugs.

[2010AveoLT]

well, I don't have a Letter for my 2010, but its on my GM Owner's Site, so Tuesday, I took my Scootaloo into my Chevy Dealer to get her free Tuneup, and they had used the Last Recall Kit that morning, so I took her in today, and they told me some bad news: The Demand for the Recall Kits are very High, and are in limited supply, so GM put the Kits on NATIONAL BACKORDER! they [my dealer] don't know if its gonna be a day, or a week when they get the parts in.

[thehunterooo]

Not a big deal, sucks that they could not do it on the spot and you have to go back over there, but it is nothing to worry about.

[2010AveoLT]

from what the service writer told me on tuesday, the procedure takes 2 hours.

[Ratchet104]

from what the service writer told me on tuesday, the procedure takes 2 hours.

Well this "Honest" Dealership lied to you. The Procedure only pays half an hour to do and should take about 20minutes once the technician has your car in the shop. maybe with waiting it'll take 2 hours, but it's a pretty straight forward repair.

[MoneyMike]

Well this "Honest" Dealership lied to you. The Procedure only pays half an hour to do and should take about 20minutes once the technician has your car in the shop. maybe with waiting it'll take 2 hours, but it's a pretty straight forward repair.

My dad took my Aveo in for me. He was at the dealership for maybe 1 1/2 to 2 hours. But, I also had an oil change scheduled at the same time, so I'd say an hour's work altogether for those 2 things, plus waiting time between them. It probably didn't help that my mom also took her truck in for the parking brake handle (also at the same time, even got an oil change set up right then and there for the truck), and they were sort of waiting to hear what was going on with the truck.

[2010AveoLT]

Well this "Honest" Dealership lied to you. The Procedure only pays half an hour to do and should take about 20minutes once the technician has your car in the shop. maybe with waiting it'll take 2 hours, but it's a pretty straight forward repair.

but you also have to Remember: Alexander Chevrolet-Buick-GMC has to Cover a VERY LARGE area of SEVERAL counties, seeing as the Other nearest GM dealers in my area are OVER 30 Miles away!

EDIT: Got that recall done today, and i can already tell a HUGE Difference in acceleration!

[thehunterooo]

Shoot, they work slow in that case

Even a dealer could should be able to do it in a hour...let us know when you get it done.

[2010AveoLT]

that's because Alexander Chevrolet-Buick-GMC is a VERY Rare thing in this day and age: an HONEST Dealership, with an HONEST and HELPFUL Parts and Service Department!