2005 Chevrolet Epica LT 2.5

Summary:

One jinxed vehicle

Faults:

Sensor started reading the wrong amount for the amount of gasoline in the tank after the first month of ownership.

Suspension noise, that started after the first week of ownership, in the front end that is still not corrected to date. Shop could not find what the problem was and replaced numerous parts. Replacing all these parts only created more noise in the front end. I thoroughly explained, well, in my mind, that the noise was in the front end. But, the shop changed parts in the rear and now the rear is making noise too. The additional noise was a rattling underneath the front end. Shop could not figure out the additional noise.

New tires keep cracking on the side wall. Gone through 3 new tires in three months. Tire shop stated it might be the rims causing these problems.

A.B.S. and T.C.S. lights are on now and I have not reached on year of ownership.

General Comments:

One problem after another with this epica. I was a G.M. true blue customer.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 15th March, 2007

15th Mar 2007, 16:05

This isn't a GM, it's a car from their Asian subsidiary and they probably shouldn't even be selling it.

15th Mar 2007, 18:49

It's too bad you've had so many problems with your car, but that seems to be normal with this model. I guess that's why Suzuki gave up making it: they just couldn't get it right.

17th Mar 2007, 20:43

This is some kind of Daewoo in disguise hurry and get rid of it while you can.

21st Feb 2009, 21:29

If you are thinking of buying a Chevy Epica, get out of it as soon as possible. I use to drive an old Mazda 1982 pick up truck that was completely rusted out and had more than 350,000 km on it. My Epica has had more problems in the past 5 months of owning it than my truck ever had in 3 years. In that 5 months I have spent nearly $1000 and I can only expect to have even more problems with it as I have seen from other reviews. Oh ya, my car only has 120,000 km on it now.

2004 Chevrolet Epica

Summary:

Nice, but not reliable

Faults:

While driving normally, the throttle will start acting very erratic, revving up and down approx. 800 to 1200 rpm. If you stop and turn off the ignition, it will then reset itself and drive normally for a couple months.

I have had it to my dealership on numerous occasion, and am told every time, there is no other Epica in North America experiencing this type of problem. They say they cannot get a code unless the car is having the problem at that specific time, and have not been able to duplicate it. I have explained to General Motors the importance of reliability of our car due to health problems, but I am told that's why I have roadside assistance.

General Comments:

This is a great car when it is running properly, but it's not very reliable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 30th December, 2006

2nd Jul 2007, 15:34

Unfortunately, I also own a 2004 Chevrolet Epica LT. Your comments are a carbon copy of what I have experienced with this vehicle. Don't worry, you are not the only one! I think this car should be recalled and taken off of the market.

It's really too bad, because the general esthetic's of the car is great!

6th Apr 2009, 10:02

Not very happy with my Epica, every month it is in the shop for numerous problems. Will not buy a Chev again.

15th Apr 2010, 05:08

I have a same problem with the rpm. It's acting funny when the car is engaged in D or R. It automatically goes up and down. Need help. Dealer cannot do anything about this..

15th Apr 2010, 10:39

Need help for my Epica regarding the RPM going up and down. domnic009@hotmail.com

Please please please help.

20th Sep 2012, 07:24

I have a 2004 Epica, and the fuel pedal is very erratic. When you turn your key on, the fuel pedal goes up and down, and when you drive, you can feel the car speed up and slow down, but there is never a code.

In reply to 20th Sep 2012, 07:24

26th May 2013, 22:34

You guys need to understand a little more about how an engine works. I noticed the RPM issue when the car was still under warranty, and immediately knew it was a defective throttle body. I believe they should have made a recall for this, because all 2004's had a defective throttle body; the car would press the gas on its own or just stall. The car is equipped with an electronic throttle body, so it just isn't the same as a mechanical one. The only thing you have to do about the RPM acting up is get your throttle body replaced with a non-defective one.

In reply to 15th Apr 2010, 05:08

28th Sep 2013, 00:12

These vehicles also have computer memorized driving habits for the best fuel economy, and that may affect engine concerns or RPM fluctuations due to different driving conditions or habits.