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2008 chevy aveo brake lights won't turn off

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CHECK FOR YOUR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BRAKE PEDAL UNDER THE DASH. FOR A TEST DISCONNECT IT AND SEE.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 23, 2009

SOURCE: BRAKE LIGHTS AND SHIFT INTERLOCK NOT WORKING

Hello Joe...The Aveo has had it shares of problems, and this is one of them....NHTSA issued several bulletins on the 04 Aveo...this following is the one pertaining to the shift interlock.....

Make : CHEVROLET Model : AVEO Year : 2004
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Service Bulletin Num : 070730007 Date of Bulletin: APR 01, 2007
NHTSA Item Number: 10022265
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary:
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK (REPLACE BRAKE TRANSAXLE SHIFT INTERLOCK (BTSI) SOLENOID). *KB

Take that bulletin number to your dealer and see if they can help.

Untill you can get it repaired heres a little tip for getting it out of park....There is a a little hole in front of their gearshift lever that can correct the problem, temporarily. It should say "brake interlock release" or something like that. With car running, put a key-size object into it and push down while moving the lever. It does not damage the transmission, it just releases the lock. (make sure your foot is on the brake)

Now for the brake light issue...do you have power at the switch you replaced? If so go to the relay and check there...if no power there it's probably a bad ground.

Also...you may or may not know, but the timing belts on these Aveos are prone to failure at aprox 50k ...these failures have caused severe engine damage.
Good luck...i hope the information i've provided you find useful.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 06, 2010

SOURCE: 2008 Chevy Aveo CD Player Error 7

Hi i have a 2008 chevy aveo the dashes lights up but the radio stations wont whats wrong

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 23, 2010

SOURCE: how to replace brake light in 2008 chevy express cargo van

You have to remove the upper applique to remove the tail lamp, it is the trim panel above the lamp. I think it is held in place by two nuts/bolts but not sure. You have to have the rear doors open to remove it

Jonah Oneal

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  • Posted on Apr 03, 2011

SOURCE: My chevy aveo 2008 has

CODE P2135 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 1 - 2 CORRELATION ERROR CONDITIONS, POSSIBLE CAUSES TP SENSOR 1 SIGNAL LOW REFERENCE OR 5V VREF CIRCUIT IS OPEN, TP SENSOR 2 SIGNAL LOW REFERENCE OR 5V VREF CIRCUIT IS OPEN, TP SENSOR 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT IS SHORTED TO THE TP2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT, THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY IS DAMAGED OR IT HAS FAILED.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 30, 2011

SOURCE: back driver door won't lock

Hello, this is caused by a bad door lock actuator. the door lock actuator is part of the door latch. the door latch will need to be replaced to correct this problem.

  • Remove the rear door outside handle. .
  • Remove the interior trim panel.
  • Remove the water deflector


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