Weak points of the Chevrolet Aveo T250. Car "Aveo T250" (Chevrolet Aveo T250): review, technical characteristics, prices What engines were installed on the Chevrolet Aveo T250

Aveo was developed back in the days of Daewoo. In some markets, including Russian, it was offered under the Chevrolet brand.

Body

The car was produced in three body styles: 3- and 5-door hatchback and sedan. The latter was modernized in 2006, the hatchback only two years later. The developers failed to hide the outdated design. Proof of this was the results of crash tests according to Euro NCAP. The sedan was tested after restyling. The car earned only two stars, which were reduced to one after stricter requirements.

As a consolation, we can say that the Aveo is adequately protected from corrosion. True, the paint peels off on many specimens, but this does not contribute to the emergence of pockets of corrosion. The exception is the rear trunk door of a hatchback: brown spots appear around the lock and the strip above the number.

Equipment

All Aveos come standard with a driver airbag, a split-folding rear seat and a height-adjustable steering column. In addition, richer versions have 4 airbags, a music system that plays MP3 files, power steering, central locking and front electric windows. Air conditioning was installed only in the top-end LT trim level, and was available for an additional fee in other versions.

Suspension

Owners note the short service life of the suspension elements. However, it should be emphasized that it has a very simple design (McPherson in front, and a torsion beam in the rear) and the low cost of spare parts and repairs. A set of front levers will cost approximately 1,500-2,000 rubles, a set of front shock absorbers can be purchased for less than 2,500 rubles, and rear shock absorbers for 1,000 rubles. All spare parts are always in stock, including original ones from large wholesalers.

Engines

The Chevrolet Aveo was offered only with gasoline engines. Unfortunately, none of them are economical. Even the youngest 1.2-liter engine with 72 hp. consumes about 8.5 liters of gasoline in the city. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to engines with a displacement of 1.4 and 1.6 liters - they at least provide acceptable dynamics.

All Aveo power units have hydraulic valve lash compensators, and the 16-valve 1.2 liter has a timing chain drive. The vast majority of owners do not complain about the reliability and durability of the motors. True, if you do not take into account minor problems with the ignition system.

Much more inconvenience is caused by the delicate clutch of a manual transmission (the cost of a new one is about 3,000 rubles), and besides, the bearings in the gearbox wear out quickly. In the latter case, it is often more advisable to purchase a used box for 4000-5000 rubles.

Conclusion

The first generation Chevrolet Aveo does not deserve much attention. Many competitors offer better levels of safety and comfort. But, if someone is looking for a cheap and well-maintained car, then this option should not be discounted. A well-equipped Aveo from the first owner with low mileage and at an attractive price is a tempting offer.

Model history

2002 – presentation of the model, factory designation T200

2003 – start of production

2006 – restyling of the sedan version

2008 – lifting of the hatchback version

After restyling, the sedan and hatchback received the factory designation T250

2011 – generation change

Typical faults and problems

Rapid wear of suspension elements. Fortunately, repairs are very cheap.

Light bulbs often burn out. The problem concerns, first of all, low beam and dimensions. In a sedan, access to them is difficult: the easiest way to get there is to remove the headlight.

Poor quality of paintwork: the paint soon chips, but the body does not bloom in places where it is chipped.

Wear of floor covering.

SpecificationsChevroletAveo I (2003-2011)

It would seem that something could break down in the transmission of a car whose most powerful engines are just over 100 horsepower? You won’t believe it, but it is in terms of mechanics that the Chevrolet Aveo has obvious punctures. The CV joint boots and the joints themselves are not particularly durable; even on cars with a weak 1.2, these parts fail after driving for one and a half hundred thousand kilometers.

Lightly tapping CV joints can last quite a long time; many particularly thrifty drivers do not change a part that seems to be out of order and only stuff more lubricant under the new boot. Surprisingly, the design lasts for tens of thousands of kilometers.

In the photo: Chevrolet Aveo 5-door (T200) "2003–08

Most cars are equipped with manual transmissions of several series. All of them trace their origins back to Opel’s F 10/F 13 gearboxes and even remain interchangeable with them. True, Korean cars do not use high-tech release bearings combined with a hydraulic cylinder; they make do with a classic “release bearing” with a fork.

The design of the D 13 box, which was installed with 1.2 engines, is frankly unsuccessful. It's just a collection of bad decisions in manual transmission design. Thus, weak bearings often began to hum at mileage of up to 70 thousand. The shafts are relatively reliable, and repairs in the event of severe wear are relatively inexpensive. But the synchronizers also fail, the fifth gear gets stuck, the differential suffers from welding of the satellite axle... And on top of that, the oil seals still leak, which often leads to the “draining” of the gearbox and its rapid death. In general, as in the song, “life is on the edge”...

In the photo: Chevrolet Aveo Sedan (T250) "2006–11

To prevent the boxes from dying in batches, the oil change intervals were repeatedly shortened during the warranty period - the latest unofficial recommendations suggested changing it every 30 thousand kilometers. Unfortunately, many car owners consider this unnecessary. By the way, regular ATF works great in the box instead of the original oil; this is a frequently practiced substitution. But it’s still better to change the gearbox to a D 16, even if this entails some modifications to the mounts and replacement of the drives.

In stock D 16 is installed on 1.4 and 1.6 engines. This manual transmission also has Opel roots and is close in design to the F 16. The only troubles here are oil leaks through the seals. Otherwise, this is a fairly strong unit - in any case, it gets along with such weak engines without problems.

Cost of front brake pads

for the original

2,077 rubles

Against the backdrop of troubles with the manual transmission, the operation of the Aisin automatic transmission looks like the height of reliability. After all, they installed a 60-41SN / 60-40LE box here, which easily withstands the torque of 1.4 and 1.6 engines and does not even overheat. With regular oil changes, it can withstand 200-250 thousand kilometers until the first repairs - replacing the gas turbine linings and cleaning the valve body and replacing the linear pressure solenoid. And even for “racers” who do not change their oil on time, the first problems rarely appear before 150-200 thousand mileage.

Noticeably less common with 1.4 engines is a weaker version of the automatic transmission, Aisin 81-40LE. This version of the box is essentially little different from the 60-40LE, but withstands noticeably less torque. In addition to all of the above, the planetary gear is also at risk. However, it is still less hassle than with a manual transmission, and with careful operation, the service life also exceeds 200-250 thousand kilometers before major repairs.

Motors

The Aveo didn’t have that many engines, but nevertheless, there is a little confusion. Many people still call the engines of the E-TEC II family “Opel”, although they have never installed them on European cars.

In general, all E-TEC units are developed on the basis of GM licenses and Opel developments, but they are modified by Daewoo and manufactured in Korea or Australia. Despite the common design, there is a difference with European models.

Before restyling in 2007, the B 12S 1 and F 14D 3 engines were installed with a camshaft belt drive. These are sister engines on a modified Family I block. True, the 1.2 engine has only 2 valves per cylinder, while the 1.4 already has 4 - respectively, and the cylinder heads are significantly different.

After restyling, the engines were replaced by the B 12D 1, this is the Family 0 family with a timing chain drive and 16 valves and the F 14D 4 engine, which belongs to the “old” Family 1 family and has a timing belt drive, but in design is more reminiscent of European engines and That’s why it’s called “Opel” by many.

It is quite easy to distinguish the motors. Which 1.2 is installed can be seen from the design: the new motor is smaller and its timing case is not visible - it is a chain one, after all. 1.4 engines can be distinguished by their nameplate power: the newer one has 101 hp, versus 94 for the old one. Well, on the top cover the inscription “Ecotec” instead of “E-TEC” proudly flaunts. The shape of the timing case and the location of the attachments are also different.

All belt motors have a well-developed design with sufficient service life. Even small 1.2s can travel 200-250 thousand kilometers before a major overhaul with replacement of the piston group, and when using high-quality oils and short replacement intervals, the mileage before intervention in the piston group will be more than 350 thousand, there are plenty of such examples.

But, unfortunately, there are nuances. At a minimum, all owners will encounter leaks of seals and gaskets. After all, the crankcase ventilation system here is primitive and needs to be cleaned, and the hole in the throttle body simply becomes clogged. Oil seals should be changed whenever possible, and gaskets should only be used fresh, without reinstalling.

The cooling system is not made of the best materials and is prone to cracking of pipes, expansion tank and thermostat. The latter is not very scary, because the temperature drops minimally, which makes life easier for older engines in hot climates, but in winter, owners suffer from underheating of the interior.

Radiator cost

for the original

8,933 rubles

Plastic cylinder head covers on 16-valve 1.4 engines are also not ideal; there are frequent cases of warping and oil leaks into spark plug wells. Well, the EGR valve on all engines not only heavily pollutes the intake manifold, but also significantly reduces the power and service life of the engine.

Motors with catalytic collectors also risk the piston group when it falls off; this usually happens with runs of more than 150-200 thousand kilometers, but starts in severe cold can lead to earlier failure of the catalyst. Well, leaks in the gas tank ventilation system due to the tube rubbing against the rear shock absorber can lead to its contamination and problems with the pump and injectors.

There are also troubles specific to each engine model, and more serious ones. For eight-valve 1.2 B 12S 1, if oil change intervals of 10 thousand kilometers are not observed or low-viscosity oils are used for runs of more than 100 thousand kilometers, the camshaft beds can lift up. And this is serious. By the way, Opel ones with 8-valve engines or Nexia ones with 1.5 engines are suitable. The reason is a clogged oil supply nozzle. By the way, it is recommended to drill it out, if the motor is still alive, to a diameter of 1.2 mm. And the timing belt needs to be changed not according to the regulations, but after 60 thousand mileage, and together with all the rollers. And change the pump no less often than after one timing belt replacement.

L-arm cost

for the original

3,976 rubles

The restyled B 12D 1 engines have a relatively short timing chain resource, about 100-150 thousand kilometers. And therefore it is worth listening carefully to the sounds of the chain during a cold start. The chain is thin and breaks easily, but more often it just jumps and bends the valves.

With F 14D 3 engines the situation is even more unpleasant. Incorrectly selected clearances in the valve-bushing pair cause them to “hang,” which over time leads to burnouts and other unpleasant consequences, including destruction of the camshafts. The recall campaign has long passed, but there are still cars that have been suffering from this problem for a long time, and the owners valiantly ignore all the symptoms.

Poor starting and decreased compression for this engine with mileages of up to 150 thousand kilometers most often mean a quick repair of the cylinder head. Well, or replacing it with an Opel one, which is also a good option and even cheaper. High-voltage wires also need to be changed regularly; often the engine loses a lot of power precisely because of them. The intake manifold becomes dirty, the vacuum drives do not work correctly, the throttle becomes clogged, and the idle air valve requires regular cleaning.

The F 14D 4 is initially free from such a problem, but it also has its own subtleties. Thus, the condition of the intake manifold flaps most often does not allow the development of full power: EGR and oil from the crankcase ventilation system are to blame, as well as weak plastic flaps.

Individual ignition coils are noticeably more expensive than wires and ignition modules, and they easily fail due to oil leaks. So you will have to regularly, at least once every 60 thousand, change the cylinder head cover gaskets if you do not want to change more expensive parts. Phase regulators may knock when starting up. The problem is most often in the valves or contamination of the valve nets, but if you drive for a long time with a knock, then the phase regulator couplings themselves will require replacement.

And watch out for oil leaks from the couplings, otherwise the timing belt may fail much earlier than expected. The valve clearances need to be adjusted - the engine does not have hydraulic compensators. An electronic throttle is required, otherwise there may be dips in speed when switching and strong idle “swimming”.

A rare 1.6 engine is usually the F 16D 4, as on, it was installed only on cars for the USA, so Aveo with such an engine is rare in our country. But in operation it is no different from the F 14D 4 engines.

Summary

The first generation Aveo is a very inexpensive car. True, it is not very cheap to operate - at least if you use dealer service and do not delve into the essence of the problems. And if you approach repair and maintenance wisely, then spare parts are inexpensive, and the work usually doesn’t cost exorbitant amounts of money, because everything here is quite simple.

We bought a car for my wife. Hands-on, the speedometer shows 12,000 km. Before that there was a Mercedes C 180 1995 for two. I’ll say right away that I still can’t get used to it. What can I say, heaven and earth. Budget car.

1. Appearance: Beautiful. Attractive. Aggressive with a kick. Recognizable.

2. Internal volume: Requires praise.

3. Interior: Noble and worthy of its price.

4. Trunk: Good volume. One minus is that the arcs on which the lid is held “enter” the trunk space and thus do not allow bulky items to be placed. Clearances are required for these arcs.

5. Engine: torquey, although up to a speed of 120 km (volume 1.2), then it’s unpleasant.

6. Control: at low speeds it holds the road well, after 90 km/h you have to catch on the ruts.

7. Gearbox: normal gearbox, with comfortable shifting.

8. Tomosa: good brakes, but I can’t compare them with Mercedes ones. It's more comfortable there.

9. Winter starting is beyond praise. One minus - the frozen gearbox in the hydraulic booster whistles. For some reason they pour thick oil there. It whistles for about 10 minutes, then goes away.

10. When it’s cold in the car, you can’t say that it’s hot, but this may be because the cabin filter has not been changed. And the fan blows very well.

1. The front struts get in the way when cornering. You can't see anything at all. Even when passing pedestrians, you have to move your body back and forth in order to inspect the area behind the counter. A couple of times I almost ran over a pedestrian. You can't see him from behind the counter.

2. Noise insulation: out of 10 points 6. The wheels can be heard very well. The noise outside the window (street noise) is very well muffled. On a long journey, the noise of the wheels is simply tiresome. (again in comparison with Mercedes) it’s completely quiet there. You can speak in a whisper.

3. Engine. This is one irritation. I will never buy a car with a weak engine again. I myself am a mechanical engineer, I guessed that the weak engine was a marketing ploy, but I didn’t think it was that bad. In a word - do not buy a car with a 1.2 liter internal combustion engine. The consumption on my Mercedes, which weighed 1.5 tons and had a volume of 1.8 liters, consumed 8-9 liters in the combined cycle, 7-8 liters outside the city. This same Aveo eats the same amount, no less, and at a speed of more than 120 km/h, gluttony increases. I talked with Aveo drivers with 1.4 liter engines. The consumption is really economical.

4. The suspension just irritates me, spoiled by Mercedes comfort. It’s simply not pleasant to feel every convolution as your fifth point. Before Mercedes, I had two VAZ Sevens. I also drove them around Russia, and the comfort of the Seven’s suspension is an order of magnitude higher than the comfort of the Aveo’s suspension.

Conclusion. The car is good. It is worth the money and still finds its buyers today. For those who are planning to buy it, I advise you not to buy it with a 1.2 liter engine. No savings, just expense. The engine has to be constantly revved up. As a result, its resource is reduced and fuel consumption increases. At 1.2 liters, the balance of power and weight of the car is disturbed (1.3 tons). At 1.4 it is more correct.

If you drove on hard suspensions, there will be no problems with adaptation, but you cannot remove the front strut anywhere - it will interfere with you. Although I was thinking, my height is 180 cm, for those who are shorter it may not bother me. On the other hand, my wife also complains that she can’t see anything, and she is 168 cm tall.

Look, choose.

Good luck on the roads.

The Chevrolet Aveo T250 has been produced since 2003. The car is equipped with 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 liter engines. During the entire period of operation, car owners identified the weakest points of the Aveo T250. It is worth noting that the car turned out to be quite unpretentious in maintenance and repair. In addition, if you use it carefully, do maintenance on time, monitor the level and quality of oil in the main units, then the Chevrolet Aveo will serve you faithfully for quite a long time. For example, the engines in these cars run from 250-350 thousand km without major repairs. Below are the main diseases of the Chevrolet Aveo T250:

Engine: One of the sore spots is the oil pressure sensor. The failure of this part is indicated by the oil light on the instrument panel. It is inexpensive and easy to change. The corrugation of the air filter is also not long-lived. Here we advise you to check its condition for cracks, because dust and sand getting into the engine does not bode well. Owners often complain about oil leaks from under the valve covers, the culprit is the gasket, it costs a penny and is easy to change. Also, not very often, a failure of the throttle valve drive is noted. As for fuel consumption, this is certainly not the strength of this car model. Motorists see a way out of this situation by installing gas equipment. Fortunately, the use of GO with these engines has proven itself well.

Chassis The suspension is perhaps the weakest point of the Aveo T250. When used on our roads, spare parts such as: stabilizer bushings, rear shock absorbers, front control arm bushings turn into consumables. Stable up to 60 thousand km. mileage, one of the above requires replacement. Sometimes at an interval of 40-80 thousand km. there is a tapping sound from the rack. The reason for this is the wear of the right gear shaft bushing.

Electrics In the range of 60-120 thousand km. There are cases of oxidation of the headlight contacts, as a result of which there is a possibility of the headlight range control motor burning out. There are also cases where it is necessary to replace the generator bearing after 70 thousand km. mileage

Body In general, the quality of the paintwork on the Aveo in the T250 body is at the same level. Even after 5-7 years of operation, the body is resistant to corrosion. What cannot be said about cars painted exactly white. There are body cracks in the area of ​​the rear arches, but this is typical only for Aveos assembled in Ukraine. By the way, after 2008, this jamb was corrected.

Cooling Often in the range of 60-90 thousand km, problems occur with. This is due to a broken thermostat. The thermostat begins to either leak or untimely release coolant in a large circle. With a mileage of 40-80 thousand km. There are times when the expansion tank cap begins to “siphon.” The reason for this is a stuck valve.

Salon In principle, as with all cars, over time, extraneous sounds and various squeaks appear in the cabin. In our case, they come from the front panel and from the rear seat back lock.

Transmission The gearbox here is more or less stable. According to statistics, under severe operating conditions, such as in the city, the release bearing requires replacement in the interval of 50-100 thousand km. As for the clutch, it may need to be replaced in the interval of 100-150 thousand km. Much also depends on the quality and driving style.

To summarize, we can say that the Chevrolet Aveo T250 is a fairly comfortable, reliable and inexpensive car for the money. The Aveo T250 was assembled in Russia, Ukraine, Korea, and Europe, so weak points and sores may differ. The main problem is the gasket under the valve cover, which allows engine oil to pass through, and the weak point can be attributed to increased fuel consumption.

You can buy a new or refurbished gearbox for a Chevrolet Aveo T250 1.2 F12S3 in our services. You can buy a gearbox (manual transmission) for a Chevrolet Aveo T250 1.2 in the case when your repair gearbox will be significantly more expensive than buying a refurbished or used gearbox.

You can buy a gearbox for a Chevrolet Aveo T250 1.2 from the following options:

1. Used Chevrolet Aveo T250 1.2 gearbox- This is a box that was removed from another car and presumably it can work. As a rule, such gearboxes are removed from damaged cars. Some have mileage data, some don't. The warranty on a used gearbox is 5 days from the date of purchase.

2. Rebuilt gearbox (manual transmission) Chevrolet Aveo T250 1.2 is a gearbox that had a certain problem and it was fixed. The remaining spare parts and components on it are usually not changed or even touched. For example, the 2nd gear gear in the box did not work. The client leaves such a box, installs another, and this one simply eliminates the specified problem. When something else will fly in such a box, no one knows. The warranty on the rebuilt gearbox is 1 month.