Trouble for Aveo
02-19-2004, 12:05 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Trouble for Aveo
Originally posted by Eric Bryant
The Focus suffered from rear wheel-bearing failures that allowed not only the wheel but also the hub to leave the vehicle.
The Focus suffered from rear wheel-bearing failures that allowed not only the wheel but also the hub to leave the vehicle.
02-19-2004, 01:06 PM
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02-19-2004, 03:20 PM
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Re: Re: Trouble for Aveo
Originally posted by PaperTarget
I don't think the Focus ever had "recalls of a similar nature." Wheels falling off is not something that I've ever seen happen to a Focus. At least the SVT Focus never had a recall.
I don't think the Focus ever had "recalls of a similar nature." Wheels falling off is not something that I've ever seen happen to a Focus. At least the SVT Focus never had a recall.
02-19-2004, 03:40 PM
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It's just another reason why i'm loosing faith in GM. First it's a tiny turd from overseas. Second they are more interested in keeping up with crap like dumbwoo and kia than making a new camaro!!
Man i'm affraid i'm going to become a ford guy, someone help me!!!!!!!!
Man i'm affraid i'm going to become a ford guy, someone help me!!!!!!!!
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02-19-2004, 08:14 PM
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1 recall does not a car destroy. At least in my mind. As serious as it is I'm not ready to down all of GM for it. Especially when we see what Focus has done.
Here's those articles that were asked for for the Focus.
Ford Recalls Focus for Fuel Pump for 3rd time!http://www.blueovalnews.com/2003/car...lpump03n01.htm
As of Nov 2002 Focus had 11 recalls
http://asp.usatoday.com/money/autos/...s-recall_x.htm
Year 2000 recalls
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/19/00195079.html
There's more if you like, but I think this is sufficient.
Here's those articles that were asked for for the Focus.
DEARBORN, MI, February 4, 2000 – The 2000 Ford Focus has dominated the automotive award circuit garnering most major awards issued by journalists this winter, capped by the prestigious North American Car of the Year award, making it the first car to be named Car of the Year in both North America and Europe.
The U.S. and Canadian awards continue the overwhelming acclaim for Focus that began with the 1999 European Car of the Year award. Since winning European Car of the Year, Focus has won over a dozen awards and continues to be recognized by automotive journalists as a breakthrough car that is raising the standard for all small cars.
The U.S. and Canadian awards continue the overwhelming acclaim for Focus that began with the 1999 European Car of the Year award. Since winning European Car of the Year, Focus has won over a dozen awards and continues to be recognized by automotive journalists as a breakthrough car that is raising the standard for all small cars.
As of Nov 2002 Focus had 11 recalls
http://asp.usatoday.com/money/autos/...s-recall_x.htm
Year 2000 recalls
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/19/00195079.html
There's more if you like, but I think this is sufficient.
02-19-2004, 08:49 PM
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One would think that with the last 15 years of history, US car manufacturers would stop trying to import pieces of junk and passing them off as a legitimate part of their lineup.
nuf said
02-20-2004, 07:27 AM
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GM Resumes Aveo Sales
General Motors Thursday lifted a do-not-sell order to dealers on its new Chevy Aveo. Last week, the automaker issued the order following five crashes that were reported from the field in January. The automaker investigated to see if the crashes could have been caused by a common mechanical problem. GM spokesman Jim Schell said neither a defect nor common cause was discovered. GM is being extra careful about quality these days as it tried to close the quality gap with industry leaders Toyota and Honda, and especially tries to close the perception gap that its quality lags its Asian rivals by miles instead of inches. The Aveo is a rebadged Daewoo, built in South Korea. The car, which comes in sedan and hatchback, began shipping to dealers in early January. Priced from about $10,000 to $13,500, the car is meant to cover the entry-level market filled recently only by deeply discounted Cavaliers and Pontiac Sunfires. -Jim Burt
GM Resumes Aveo Sales
General Motors Thursday lifted a do-not-sell order to dealers on its new Chevy Aveo. Last week, the automaker issued the order following five crashes that were reported from the field in January. The automaker investigated to see if the crashes could have been caused by a common mechanical problem. GM spokesman Jim Schell said neither a defect nor common cause was discovered. GM is being extra careful about quality these days as it tried to close the quality gap with industry leaders Toyota and Honda, and especially tries to close the perception gap that its quality lags its Asian rivals by miles instead of inches. The Aveo is a rebadged Daewoo, built in South Korea. The car, which comes in sedan and hatchback, began shipping to dealers in early January. Priced from about $10,000 to $13,500, the car is meant to cover the entry-level market filled recently only by deeply discounted Cavaliers and Pontiac Sunfires. -Jim Burt
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02-20-2004, 07:52 AM
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"Wheels falling off" has not been substantiated.
I probably should have left it out of my first post. I decided to include it only because it was the only reason for the "stop sell" that I could find.
I probably should have left it out of my first post. I decided to include it only because it was the only reason for the "stop sell" that I could find.