2004 Chevy Aveo Timing Belt maintenance Schedule

2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
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LORRAINE3
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Warranty problem
2004 Chevy Aveo 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 70000 miles
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I'm having a huge expensive fight over my never-used warranty. I purchased the top of the line Gold warranty with Auto Warranty Services and while driving my Aveo, no previous problems, the timing belt broke, damaging valves, etc. I filed a claim with the warranty company and they are stating that when I had oil changes,the shops doing the oil changes should have recommended timing belt service at 60,000 miles and this wouldn't have happened...I am currently faxing them proof that I have had oil changes done, on a regular basis and no such recommendations are on the invoices. SO>>>>
just how much of a difference would this have made had I had it "checked" at 60,000-???? Please respond. Thank you.
Feb 28, 2008 at 5:05 PM
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SILENTRESISTANCE
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The owners manual states replacement at 60k, not a check.
Feb 29, 2008 at 10:12 AM
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THE FACTORY MAN
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It is YOUR responsability to follow the maintenance schedule printed in your owners manual. You do not have a complaint with the aftermarket warranty company.
Mar 3, 2008 at 10:04 AM
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DENNYP
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I agree. It is very important to read the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual. If all maintenance isn't performed when required, the warranty companies are not going to pay.
Mar 7, 2008 at 8:22 PM
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LUCKINS
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Yes, unfortunately, the owner's manual says to have it replaced at 60,000 miles and the warranty only covers it up to that interval. Many belts break before then.
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:54 PM