Thread: I hate the Aveo
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Old 02-02-2011, 05:59 PM   #47
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Originally Posted by Russell James View Post
Hopefully they come up with a software update for the '11 Equinox. I called the dealer and they said no updates they can find but lots of others complaining. I think the trans stays in the higher gears into too low a speed/RPM for the motor. If your up in 6th and the speed drops to 55-60 range, the motor just bogs and drones. It has another problem spot around 39/40ish, probably in 5th.
You probably hit the nail on the head. Cars are being aggessively tuned to hold on to gears longer for the sake of fuel milage and thos all important figures. THis for sure isn't just a GM issue though.
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