When to replace Timing Belt

[Interstate275Fla]

First of all this is my first time here at the Chevy Aveo forum. I purchased my Chevy Aveo LT in 2010 and I like the great gas mileage!

I got a maintenance related question related to when you are supposed to replace the timing belt. My dealer says that it needs to be replaced at 60,000 miles; however, when I read my Aveo owner's manual on Page 7-7 (maintenance section) under the heading "First Oil Change After Every 100,000 Miles", it mentions a timing belt replacement.

So, my question is this: Change the timing belt at 60,000 miles or 100,000 miles? I understand that the timing belt is a critical component of the Aveo in that if it broke while I am on the road, severe engine damage would result.

[wink1018]

60K at the most!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Interstate275Fla]

Thanks for the tip! I was confused between the dealer recommendation and what was said in the owner's manual. Perhaps Chevrolet could make the maintenance schedule easier to interpret as to when required services must be performed.

[ColdCase]

I've read that earlier models, 2004-2008 or so, its 60K (some here recommend 50K), 100K for newer models. Early models are prone to rare belt breakage after 50K miles or so, later models not.

[Chevy Customer Svc]

I've read that earlier models, 2004-2008 or so, its 60K (some here recommend 50K), 100K for newer models. Early models are prone to rare belt breakage after 50K miles or so, later models not.

After checking 2008 Owner's Manual it suggests 60K miles changing the Timing Belt; and 2011 Aveo Owner's Manual suggests 100K miles changing the Timing Belt. I will pass along your feedback regarding making the maintenance schedule easier to interpret. Thank you for being a Chevy customer.

Vanessa,
GM Customer Service

[wylee]

Cold case has it right.

04-08 Change belt by 60,000 miles...unless inspection indicates an earlier change is needed.
09-11 Change belt by 100,000 miles...unless inspection indicates an earlier change is needed.

You didn't say what year you car is but I assume if your manual says 100k, you've got an 09 or newer.

[charlieb]

First of all this is my first time here at the Chevy Aveo forum. I purchased my Chevy Aveo LT in 2010 and I like the great gas mileage!

o.p first line says he owns a 2010. so as everybody stated gm suggests 100k miles

[Chevy Customer Svc]

The Owner's Manual is your best "guide" for scheduled maintenance but if the dealer suggests that it be fixed, and you're uncomfortable with the dealer's suggestion, I would recommend you seek a second opinion from another GM dealership. There maybe a reason the dealer was sugggesting that you have the timing belt done; however, only the dealer knows because they've inspected the vehicle.

Vanessa,
GM Customer Service

[wylee]

o.p first line says he owns a 2010. so as everybody stated gm suggests 100k miles

He stated he bought it in 2010; the model year wasn't mentioned. He probably bought it new as a current year (not a leftover) but I wasn't going to assume that.

[wylee]

...and to add

If you've got an 09 or newer and the dealer says if needs to be replaced at 60k, it is a warranty repair. The timing belt is covered under the powertrain warranty up to it's first scheduled replacement.