Replace Fuel Filter on 2006 Chevy Aveo Hatchback

It doesn't have a filter, only the fine mesh nylon intake sock on the fuel pump (never needs service unless the pump is replaced). Why do you ask?

Aveo 2006-2007

Removal & Installation

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The fuel filter is contained within the fuel pump assembly inside the fuel tank. The fuel filter does not require regular replacement.

Start with replacing the fuel filter. The Aveo fuel filter is located passenger-side rear, in front of the rear tire.

If there is no filter there, then the filter is a non serviceable filter and is integrated with the fuel sending unit. Your going to have to replace the fuel sending unit if the fuel pressure is slow, start with running fuel injector cleaner through the fuel system for the next few fill up's and hope that will clear up the issues your having.

The other thing to is that your IAC (idle air control) valve may be dirty and is stuck close, you can try cleaning it by spraying Throttle body cleaner through the throttle body, paying attention to the IAC passageway. A dirty of faulty EGR valve will also do the same thing.

Start with the simple and inspect to see if you do have a external fuel filter, and inspect the wire leads to the IAC, EGR and clean them with throttle body cleaner. Don't forget to run the fuel injector cleaner through your gas tank.

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The fuel filter is contained inside the fuel tank.Hope this helps,Good luck.

check the fuel pump and related electrical system and fuses. The aveo doesn't have a fuel filter but only a screen at the bottom of the pump. I had to replace the fuel pump in my 2004 aveo at 80k due to a clogged screen. Hope this helps

The Aveo gas- filter is located passenger-side rear, in frount of the rear tire.

The Aveo does not encorporate a changeable fuel filter.
It is incorporated into the fuel pump as a mesh screen "strainer".

The filter is an integral part of the fuel pump module and fuel
pump regulator assembly.

The filter can be serviced only by replacement of the fuel module assembly.



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there is no external filter part of fuel pump replaced as unit

look under car at the rear where gas tank is, you should see 2 or 3 small metal lines coming down from thr front of the tank, then you can follow those to the engine.
IF you are looking for a fuel filter that is external, like the older cars have, forget it. The filter is part of the fuel pump, which is located IN the fuel tank. You would need to remove the pump to replace the filter, I haven't had to do that yet but you "may" be able to access it by removing the carpet in the rear to see if there is a access panel that you can remove to get to the top of the pump.
Prices for the complete pump, which may need replacing, at Napaonline.com lists at $464, you can find the same pumps on Ebay for around $100, give or take a few $.
Someone should have just the filter but since you have to remove the pump to get to it, it may be a good idea to replace the complete pump, as these cars were not the best made, they do start having problems at or before 50,000 miles.
Also, see Q on timing belt replacement, they can/do break after/before that milage also, when they break the engine is usually worthless, replace it now and every 40K or 50K after that for your own sake, see the link I posted for that procedure.