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I just had the same problem. After reading posts about cylinder head, and/or valve issues, I took my car into the dealer to check out the check engine light that went on last night. My problem? The gas cap seal had a wrinkle in it, allowing air into the system. Check that out before going to extremes. I'll do that next time, before spending $135 to tell me the gas cap wasn't on right.

This is apparently a common Aveo problem. Even when that cap seal looks good and you swear you clicked in on right, it still will trigger the check engine light. Take the cap off, check the seal, replace the cap correctly and it should reset the light. It might take a while and you may have to repeat a few times but it should eventually come around.

My gas cap was loose. I closed it, drove around the block and the light was gone.

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