2005 Chevrolet Aveo Technical Service Bulletins

505 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10028484Aug 1, 2010Fuel system. General motors: it has been identified that the current fuel gauge inaccurate/inoperative diagnostics in si-2000 are missing some very important information. *pe updated 2/16/11.
• 10034405Feb 1, 2010Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Chevrolet: hvac blower motor inoperative; blower motor operates on high speed only (replace blower motor and resistor). This condition may be caused by an open resistor.
• 10020843Feb 1, 2010Engine cooling. Ei06005 - 1.6l l91 timing belt inspection, maintenance, worn, wear. *kb updated 3/31/08. *nj updated 5/15/08. *nj updated 11/5/10.
• 10034371Jan 1, 2010Engine cooling. Chevrolet: hvac blower motor inoperative, blower motor operates on high speed only (replace blower motor and resister). This condition may be caused by an open resistor. The blower motor operates correctly after replacing the resister, but the resistor may fail again due to a faulty blower motor.
• 10023980May 1, 2009Air bags. Airbag readiness light on, dtc's 52, 56, b1378 and/or b1382 set (install updated side airbag connector). *nj updated 11/04/09.
• 10028488Oct 1, 2008Fuel system. Chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicle may experience a condition where the fuel tank filler cap won't tighten properly, or the fuel tank filler cap won't come off, or is broken. Csc letter was received.
• 10025327May 1, 2008Engine cooling. Chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On-board diagnostics (obd) system and scan tool communications-reprogram engine control module (ecm). California only. Csc was received.
• 10025422Apr 1, 2008Electrical system. Ei08145-1.6l l91, ses light illuminated, p0420 catalyst system low efficiency, o2 lean limit code p0131, p0133. *pe updated 8/4/10.
• 10024234Mar 1, 2008Engine cooling. L91 short drive cycle, below freezing temperatures and high humidity may result in throttle body icing condition (diagnosis and report concern first, install pcv valve kit). 2004-2005 chevrolet aveo (u.s. Only) with 1.6l 4-cylinder engine (vin 6 - rpo l91). *nj updated 5/19/08.
• 10017762Feb 1, 2008Engine cooling. Hard start, no start, or rough idle in temperatures near or below -20 degrees c (-4 degrees f). To include 2005 pontiac wave. *tt updated 3/31/08.
• 10023757Dec 1, 2007Engine cooling. Crankcase contamination due to coolant in the engine oil - reseal casting plug. With built before vin breakpoint 8b067818 (july 24, 2007) & 1.6l engine (vin 6 - rpo l91 or lxt).
• 10023220Sep 1, 2007Electrical system. Speedometer inaccurate/displays higher than actual speed (replace ip cluster)
• 10017820Sep 1, 2007Engine cooling. 1.6l l91 intermittent misfire cold during deceleration or steady state highway driving after cold start with dtc's p0300, p0700, p1781 and/or u0401 set (replace valves and valve stem seals) *tt updated 11/02/07
• 10022265Apr 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transaxle/transmission shift lever may not shift out of park (replace brake transaxle shift interlock (btsi) solenoid).
• 10021083Mar 1, 2007Engine cooling. Heli-coil threads pull out of oil pan drain plug opening - replace oil pan.
• 10019475Nov 1, 2006Engine cooling. Engine oil leak at oil pan drain plug.
• 10020578Oct 5, 2006Seat belts. Rear seat belt buckle layout.
• 10020573Oct 3, 2006Engine cooling. Broken timing belt prior to 60,000 miles. Bent or broken crank, engine failure, and no start valves under warranty.
• 10019224Feb 21, 2006Electrical system. Ecm locks up during sps programming - replace ecm.
• 10019512Feb 1, 2006Suspension. Rear wheel bearing noise and/or squeak/squeal from rear of vehicle.
• 10018970Jan 26, 2006Steering. Loose steering feel when driving. To include pontiac wave 2004-2006 (canada only).
• 10018635Jan 10, 2006Engine cooling. Crank no start after engine repairs - ac pressure sensor and tp sensor connectors may be reverse.
• 10018621Jan 9, 2006Engine cooling. 05-06-01-030 supplement - vin breakpoint revision.
• 10018606Jan 7, 2006Electrical system. Speedometer accuracy 7 to 9% higher than actual.
• 10018586Jan 6, 2006Suspension. Clunk pop noise in the front suspension over bumps.
• 10019018Nov 1, 2005Suspension. Metallic knocking noise from front of vehicle. To include pontiac wave 2005.
• 10017225Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. Valve lash adjuster tick noise on 1.6l engines - bleed air or inspect adjusters.
• 10017205Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. Engine tick after sitting for prolonged periods.
• 10017012Oct 20, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear defogger glass hot to the touch. *tt updated 03-01-07.
• 10017011Oct 20, 2005Engine cooling. Cooling system contains blue coolant from assembly plant. To include 2004 - 2006 chevrolet epica, optr and pontiac wave 2005 - 2006.
• 10016711Sep 28, 2005Brakes. Anti-lock braking system (abs) light on speedometer may be erratic. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0055 c0235 c0236 or c0237 stored in the ebcm. *tt 1998-2008 all chevrolet, gmc, buick, and oldsmobile mid-sized trucks and utilities. 1998-2008 all chevrolet, gmc, and cadillac full sized trucks and utilities. *kb updated on 09/20/07.
• 10016541Sep 21, 2005Engine cooling. 05-06-04-003a supplement - ckp learn and updated valve information.
• 10016526Sep 20, 2005Electrical system. No start, high rpm power loss, and/or service engine soon (ses) light - check crank sensor.
• 10012692Sep 1, 2005Other or unknown. Locating radio, key and immobilizer codes.
• 10013558Apr 21, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Cold shift characteristics.

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