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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Key fob not working, dealer replaced no charge under warranty
50220 mi
AC not working properly, controls working intermittently. Dealer diagnosed as AC control module, part out of stock before long weekend, had to return five days later for a 3 hour repair. key fob not working again
5000 mi
on-star stopped working. Parts have been ordered.
6000 mi
On-star would intermittently stop working. Unable to replicate issue. Car was into dealer three times, no parts were ordered, issue hasn't occurred since.
6000 mi
On-star stopped working. Rear-view mirror/on-star buttons replaced. Wiring from on-star module to mirror replaced, wiring from antenna to on-star module replaced. Connectors for all on-star wiring replaced.
41000 mi
Air bag warning service lamp came on Saturday, took to dealer. Determined connector issue on side air bags. Could not repair same day, so took back Monday. Took 3 hours to rework connectors under a TSB. So far, so good.
Airbag warning light came on, notifying us that the airbag may not work in an accident. The dealer replaced a sensor located under the driver's seat
74000 mi
US $110
Onstar communication module failed. Update: later fixed itself.
16200 mi
Lost cruise control and warning lights flashing
22700 mi
2nd trip to repair loss of cruise control and warning messages about the traction control
42000 mi
passenger low beam bulb burnt. bulb was replaced and the low beam 10a fuse(fuse #()
60000 mi
Changed headlight harness
68300 mi
Ac Compresor plug was replaced
7000 mi
Wiring harness. passenger air bag would not engage if someone was sitting in passenger seat. Recalled.
14000 mi
Air bag warning light indicated servicing
20000 mi
air bag sensor light
21000 mi
Air bag sensors needed to be replaced.
38000 mi
Key remote: battery holder post broken off
121000 mi
US $180
Battery had to be replaced by Chevy with Group 90 after prior battery Group 47(wrong one put in by AAA) failed after 2 years. AAA replacement battery failed, wrong type put in by AAA. Not a chevy issue.
123000 mi
US $401
A/C not blowing cold air. Regulator circuit that feeds A/C compressor needed to be replaced.
128000 mi
US $200
signal swtich
99000 mi
US $250
Replaced windshield washer motor Replace windshield washer pump
17000 mi
warning light on about airbag. dealer found loose connection and repaired
30000 mi
Bad Battery
620 mi
Power window switch working intermittently. Dealer could not resolve.
1240 mi
Power door locks firing on own. VDR installed in vehicle
2480 mi
Power door locks firing on own. Dealer found torn water proof grommet in door and replaced.
3720 mi
Power door lock no longer works. Replaced door lock switch
8000 mi
Faulty wiring harness connector causing false indiction of problems with air bag system or trunk lid open. Part ordered and replaced. Problem solved.
3000 mi
"service airbag" error message. Dealer diagnosed as needing a replacement part....not in stock. airbag problem apparently resolved after new part was installed.
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