Peg that holds gas door closed broke - solved

[sissy60504]

When fueling my car the other day, the peg that holds the gas door closed broke. I am unable to locate any information on replacing it. Any help would be appreciated.

[Aveo5_boy]

I don't know what year your Aveo is but here is what I found for a 2008:
FUEL TANK FILLER DOOR & RELEASE. Fits: 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | Tonkin Online Parts

[sissy60504]

Thank you very much! This worked perfectly. Mine is a 2005 and I was able to find the part using your link.

[NYChevoo]

If you ever need parts another outlet for you might also be www.gmpartsdirect.com

[midnightlies]

I have the same issue. I've found the replacement part. How do you repair it? Any tips?

[Pooh Man]

This is the cheapest gas door ever. My hinge is cracked I refuel very carefully. Any ideas on a cool looking gas door like the supercars get or I saw a cool race style skeleton door on a mitsu. Any info/ ideas???

[mcthumber]

I had the pin break on my 06 and the hinge broke on my wife's 05. I fixed the both the same way-- using a mini drill I drilled holes through the broken parts and, using a mini screw for the pin and a mini steel rod for the hinge, fastened them all back together. The head of the screw now serves as the friction point for the gas cover slide mechanism. Easier than finding new parts......

[mike h]

my aunt has a 2008 and i found a youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWzOKsITYZI ).
i installed it and it broke the first time. how did you use a mini screw to fix it. it seemed like the pin was to long. thanks, mike