Is it normal for a 2005 chevy aveo to need a new serpentine belt and have an oil pan leak at 36,000 miles?

At 44,000 miles the thermostat literally blew out of the engine with no warning from heat gauge or dashboard lights.





Dealer is giving me this is normal wear talk.





I should have bought a Hyundai.Is it normal for a 2005 chevy aveo to need a new serpentine belt and have an oil pan leak at 36,000 miles?
to my knowledge, serpentine belts are to be periodically checked, when doing oil changes. The actual parts can not be predicted as to when they will go out, but as a rule of thumb, around 60,000 miles they should be changed regardless. As far as an oil leak and 36,000 miles who knows, cheap cars, cheap expectations. There is no guarantee when it comes to cars. You can buy a Caddy, have problems, you can buy a golf cart, and run forever. Total unpredictability. One thing is for certain, maintenance is a key to help prevent things from going south. No a total guarantee. I perscribe to the Fram oil filter slogans when it comes to cars. PAY ME NOW, OR PAY ME LATER!!! either way, your going to pay.Is it normal for a 2005 chevy aveo to need a new serpentine belt and have an oil pan leak at 36,000 miles?
I agree with the other answers, but point out you have put a lot of miles on a 95. Your driving may classify as severe conditions which does shorten the time between maintenance events.
The Aveo is built in Korea and is a P.O.S. You should have bought a Honda.
no!














that Aveo is built in the same place as the Hyundai, but since it is a Chevy you didn't get the 100,000 mile warranty
Normal at 36k, not really. Serpatine belts usually last between 50 and 100k miles before needing replaced. The oil pan leak indicates a bad seal somewhere. Neither one should happen unless the car has been driven especially hard or under Very extreme conditions.





Good luck!