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I just got a 2007 Aveo5 with 59K miles on it. It's a ceritfied used car and appears to be running very well. When the hood was open, I did notice the large belt readily visible sounds a little loud (nothing alarming, but just noticeably loud). Is there anything that I should be mindful of when it comes to maintaining this car? Any tips are appreciated.
If it hasn't been done already.......the Aveo5 at 60,000 miles or 100,000KM will need to have the timing belt replaced and while that is being done you may want to replace the water pump too. This will avoid major damage to your engine.
Yeah, timing belt at 60k is all that matters, you should see if it was already done or not.
hmm, i just replaced mine at 180000 km and it was still in almost new condition. and it was fairly straight forward and easy.
The owner's manual specifies to replace the belt at 100,000 KM anything after that is "drive at your own risk".Quote:
Originally Posted by kevin7898
Or, if it breaks, come on here, make a new thread named "timing belt" or "broken timing belt", then explain that the timing belt was not changed and broke, ask what needs to be changed, ask where to buy another engine, ask where to get a new head, ask if you can swap a newer engine into a 04-06.
:D
I just bought this thing last week with 59K miles on it from a GM certified dealer. It's certified used and is under warranty for 12K miles/1 year. I imagine they would have changed this rather than risking a ton of repairs to save a few dollars. (pretty reputable dealership). Is there a way I can check, to ensure this was done? Also, can someone post a link to owners manual online?
i doubt they changed it, unless it was traded in at 59k because the belt already broke..
the timing belt is also maintenance, so if it breaks after the 60k mile mark, it is on you, warranty most likely wont cover it.
The dealership you bought it from should have that info for you.....if not, have it inspected. The 2007 Aveo owners manual is probably posted somewhere in the forum but here is a link you can use: http://www.extendedgmwarranty.com/ow...rolet-Aveo.pdfQuote:
Originally Posted by gorilla p
The 1yr/12K warranty is full bumper to bumper. It also includes and 5 yr/100K powertrain warranty. Mine also included 2 years of maintenance including tire rotations and oil changes. (they threw in lifetime car washes as well) The powertrain warranty specifically says that "Timing belts are covered until the first scheduled maintenance interval".
More info here. Used Car Warranty | Bumper-To-Bumper Used Car Warranty | Certified Pre-Owned
The reason that I purchased this car and probably paid a little too much for it ($7800) is because I wanted something somewhat inexpensive that was clean looking, wasn't too ugly, got good gas mileage and had a good warranty on it. This is the car
The first scheduled maintenance would be the 60k miles, I would ask about that, 90% it was not changed.
That is another question. I am supposed to go into the shop this weekend for them to recondition some scratches in the paint that wasn't done before I bought the car. I'm not sure when my "scheduled" maintenance intervals are, as 2 years of maintenance are included with it. Is that something that the dealership does as it is under warranty? (It is actually still under it's original GM warranty for another few months.)
Your scheduled maintenance intervals are in the owners manual link that I gave you in my previous post. It is under the section "maintenance schedule" and gives you the months/mileage you should be having your car serviced and what your service should include.....I follow the short trip/city schedule when doing my routine maintenance.Quote:
Originally Posted by gorilla p
OK, I looked and saw that. I'm supposed to replace the timing belt at 60K miles. I'm at exactly 60,218 miles right now (the dealer had it at 59,880 miles) I'm supposed to bring it in tomorrow. Is this something that they should do as the car is under full bumper-to-bumper warranty? I've read conflicting information in regards to this.
The dealer does not have to do a thing, but I would ask them to see if they will change it anyways, or at least inspect it, though that will not stop it from breaking if it was not changed to begin with. If the dealer does nothing, it will cost $500-600 at a good shop (do not let the dealer do it unless is somewhere in that price range) to have the belt changed/water pump, etc..., which should set you up for another 60k miles.
Still, if you complain enough, they should change it I think.
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Originally Posted by Aveo5_boy
My 09 aveo has 100k miles listed. Does that mean I'm covered until then?
If the factory warranty is 100,000 miles/5 year then yes you are covered to 100,000 miles unless the 5 years comes first. Now, from what was explained to me from my dealership was that it is important to have the timing belt inspected by them periodically (after midway point of your warranty) and this will avoid GM from trying to get out of the warranty repairs if the belt snaps. It seems weird that you are covered during that warranty period but GM will most likely say it was due to your negligence that you didn't get it inspected.......the whole mess could have been avoided if it was inspected by the dealer....blah, blah, blah. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by watson
+1, if you do not follow that manual like a law and do everything it says to do at the dealer than kiss your warranty and say goodbye. Of course though, the 2nd gen aveos seem to have been built very well, I doubt you will have any issues besides your normal problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aveo5_boy
thats Great thanks
Congrats on the car. Tell us what you got. An automatic, manual, color, a sedan or a hatchback? Just ask your dealer to show you in paper when the belt was changed, IF it was. He has all the repairs in the records for the car. OR you can pay for 'CARFAX' to find out all about your car, all its reapirs, since it has been in use. I dont know how much it costs. But I think it is fairly cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by gorilla p
I had that 2 year maintenance warranty to, GM gave it to me because of all the trouble I had with my dealer in the beginning. USE IT. Get evevery oil change you can, rotate the tires, align the front end, etc...it is worth it. That 1 year bumper to bumper had to have been expensive. USE it. For every creak or groan you hear. One year goes fast. This way IF you have the same problem come up after the warranty runs out, you have SOME proof that a problem exsists with whatever you had repaired,and you might get it fixed again for free, or at a discount, if you have proof that you had problems with it when you had the warranty.
I hope the warranty wasnt to expensive. It is a pretty good little car, its not a beauty queen, but it lasts and it gets you where you want to go,and looks pretty good. Keep a good polish on it, my finish is still factory new, after 6+ years in the Fla. sun, I polish it throughly 4 times a year if not more, and not a spot of rust on it.
IF you are a do it yourself guy, I would replace the sparkplugs, go up to the top line Bosch ones. I had Splitfires and they were ok, then i went to Bosch Plus 4's, with 4 tips, and it runs even nicer and smoother, and I have very little mileage on my car. But at 59K , yours should have been changed before you bought it, but if not, you can do it easily for like $25. And replace your IN CABIN air filter. IF your dealer carries it, it is expensive, I found mine online after months or looking, and it is only $13! But my dealer still doesnt have one to this day! It will make your car smell fresh in a flash, if it has any odor in it. I changed mine at the 1 year mark, like the manual says to, and it was black, full of dust, tiny bugs, and just junk.
It took all of 10 mins to replace. Anyway. Thats some tips on keeping up your Aveo. Common sense things. With that warranty you have, man, use it! Fill us in on what you bought, are you a city driver or highway guy? Would love to hear about YOUR mileage experience. Enjoy your new ride.!