Chevrolet Aveo 2 / T300

After his short career in the Russian market, Chevrolet left along with his budget models. In his wake, he left thousands of cars like the Spark, Aveo and Cruze all appealing at an enticing price. The Aveo 2 looks beautiful, drives right, but it’s better not to count on special dynamics or refined handling. Chevrolet is associated with the Daewoo brand. The first generation Chevrolet Aveo has more in common with the Korean automaker than with the American GM. The car turned out to be unattractive, without any significant advantages. In 2011, its successor debuted with the designation T300. The model was more interesting and more successful. A beautiful design is the first thing that motivates you to buy. Chevrolet used motorcycle motifs. For example, double round headlights are not covered with plastic glazing. The same features can be seen in the taillights of the hatchback. Motorcycle accents are also present inside. The instrument combination, which consists of a massive tachometer and a small electronic speed indicator, looks exactly like a sports bike. Above and below the display lined up in a series of holes, each of which is a signal light bulb. It should be noted that this is not a bad decision. In any other machine, it is difficult to find such a good and clear set of pointers. Modern forms, intuitive control. On the front panel there are several practical places to store small things. Overall, the interior of the Chevrolet Aveo T300 makes only a positive impression. The range of adjustment of the driver's seat and steering wheel is so large that it will easily find a comfortable position. There is enough space inside for four people. In 2011, the Europeans crashed a five-door hatchback as part of a safety test. Aveo has demonstrated good passenger protection – 5 stars according to EuroNCAP.

Engines

Under the hood are installed engines that were widely used in the Opel model range, in particular in Corsa and Astra. The gasoline line is represented by the following units: 1. 2 l (70 and 86 hp), 1. 4 (100 hp), 1. 4 Turbo (140 hp) and 1. 6 l (115 hp). The model’s asset even includes a 1.3-liter diesel unit with a capacity of 75 and 95 hp, also used in small Opel models. The Multijet series turbodiesel was created by Italian Fiat. Russian buyers were only available version with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine (F16D4). However, among the offers for sale there are models with a 100-horsepower 1.4-liter unit. There are no diesel cars on these lists. F16D4 is quite reliable, but has characteristic defects. First of all, it is a regularly flowing heat exchanger (usually after 100,000 km). As a result, motor oil gets into antifreeze, or oil stains are detected. Repair consists in replacing a set of gaskets costing 1000 rubles. Sometimes adds care and the thermostat - there are leaks, the heating element fails, or the flap sours. The thermostat has a complex and indissoluble design (3000 rubles). After 100-150 thousand km can flow expansion tank (900 rubles). Not different durability and ignition module (4 ignition coils combined in one block). The module fails in most cases after 80-120 thousand km and costs about 7-8 thousand rubles. After 60-90 thousand km, the right support of the power unit can subside - vibration appears. For a new support will have to pay 3-5 thousand.

Transmission

The 1.6 was combined with a 5-speed mechanics or a 6-speed automatic.

Unfortunately, the F16 manual transmission sometimes causes inconvenience. For example, the gear selection mechanism wears out. It is worth noting that it usually does not work perfectly from the first kilometers.

In some cases, after 100-150 thousand km, it may be necessary to replace the bearings or synchronizers of the box. However, much depends on the operating conditions and regularity of service. Mechanics strongly recommend changing the oil in the manual transmission every 50,000 km.

Clutch usually serves more than 150-200 thousand km (12,000 rubles per set). Only sometimes prematurely can flow a squeeze bearing (3-7 thousand rubles).

The GM 6T30 is not a serious problem. The main thing is to update the transmission fluid in time (every 60,000 km).

On running cars, fogging is quite often observed in the area of semi-axle seals at the exit of the gearbox (200-1000 rubles plus 3000 rubles for work).

Walking

From a technical point of view, Aveo has a simple design that uses solutions traditional for the B segment. The front is Macpherson struts, and the back is a twisting beam. However, a simple device did not fully ensure proper durability. If there is practically nothing to break from behind, then the ball supports of the levers develop their resource relatively quickly in the front (after 60-100 thousand km). Fortunately, the design provides for the replacement of ball (from 800 rubles), which is fastened by three bolts. It is possible to replace and Silentblocks (about 600-800 rubles). But if all these elements were worn out, then you should think about installing a new lever (from 2500 rubles for an analog).

Rear shock absorbers can become unusable after 60-90 thousand km (from 2000 rubles per tax). Front depreciation racks usually go more than 70-120 thousand km (2-4 thousand rubles).

The rear springs sometimes have to be changed after 90-140 thousand km due to the breakage of the extreme turn (2000 rubles).

The brake system uses disc brakes on the front axle and drum brakes on the rear. Drums are not generally disturbing, unlike hub bearings (usually after 100,000 km). The rear bearings are assembled with a hub (5-7 thousand rubles), and the front bearings are separately (2-3 thousand rubles).

Other problems and malfunctions

At large runs there are failures of attachments: generator, air conditioner compressor (23 000 rubles), starter (8,000 rubles) and pump (squealing from under the hood appears).

There are also problems with the quality of the paintwork. Lacquer is sensitive to scratches, and chrome surfaces lose their charm over time.

Over time, the engine of the stove can make noise (from 3000 rubles an analog).

The Chevrolet Aveo 2 was affected by a major service action, in which individual units (in accordance with the specified VIN) required a replacement of the ignition lock. Reason: the possibility of spontaneous start or stop the engine. In the United States, there have even been several fatal accidents. Russian owners noted spontaneous ignition activation in the presence of a key in the lock, as well as the disconnection of the ignition during movement.

The trunk of the hatchback is only 290 liters, but the sedan holds 500 liters. The Aveo sedan will suit the role of a small family car.

Interesting fact - messages in the form of code on the display inform the driver about the faults. They can be deciphered using the instruction manual. For example, the code “15” means that stop lights must be checked. The code 89 is a very controversial code. According to the instructions, it means the need to pass the check, but in practice it often lights up, signaling various errors. In particular, code 89 is associated with thermostat malfunctions.

Engines

• Repair consists in replacing a set of gaskets costing 1000 rubles.
• Sometimes adds care and the thermostat - there are leaks, the heating element fails, or the flap sours.
• km can flow expansion tank (900 rubles).
• The module fails in most cases after 80-120 thousand km and costs about 7-8 thousand rubles.

Transmission

• km may need to replace the bearings or synchronizers of the box.
• Mechanics strongly recommend changing the oil in the manual transmission every 50,000 km.
• Only sometimes prematurely can flow a squeeze bearing (3-7 thousand rubles).
• The GM 6T30 is not a serious problem.
• On running cars, fogging is quite often observed in the area of semi-axle seals at the exit of the gearbox (200-1000 rubles plus 3000 rubles for work).

Walking

• Fortunately, the design provides for the replacement of ball (from 800 rubles), which is fastened by three bolts.
• It is possible to replace and Silentblocks (about 600-800 rubles).
• But if all these elements were worn out, then you should think about installing a new lever (from 2500 rubles for an analog).

Other problems and malfunctions

• At large runs there are failures of attachments: generator, air conditioner compressor (23 000 rubles), starter (8,000 rubles) and pump (squealing from under the hood appears).
• There are also problems with the quality of the paintwork.
• Interesting fact - messages in the form of code on the display inform the driver about the faults.
• For example, the code “15” means that stop lights must be checked. The code 89 is a very controversial code.
• According to the instructions, it means the need to pass the check, but in practice it often lights up, signaling various errors.
• In particular, code 89 is associated with thermostat malfunctions.

Should you be careful about the Chevrolet Aveo 2? Of course not. The 1.6 is well known and widely used in other Opel and GM models, and chassis details are everywhere.

At the same time, the Chevrolet Aveo is not the cheapest car in the competition. For a more or less normal copy will have to pay at least 300-350 thousand rubles. In return, you will get a solid and perhaps the most elegant sedan in the class with a huge trunk.

• Engines: Repair consists in replacing a set of gaskets costing 1000 rubles.
• Transmission: km may need to replace the bearings or synchronizers of the box.
• Chasing: Fortunately, the design provides for the replacement of ball (from 800 rubles), which is fastened by three bolts.
• Other problems and malfunctions: At large runs there are failures of attachments: generator, air conditioner compressor (23,000 rubles), starter (8,000 rubles) and pump (squealing from under the hood appears).

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