2004 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aveo years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Aveo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (62 complaints, 30%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 23 crashes, 9 fires, 20 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 206owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 23complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 62 | 30% | 60,000 | “timing belt” (60%) | — |
| Electrical System | 37 | 18% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 23 | 11% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 21 | 10% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 9% | 65,321 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 18 | 9% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 4% | 9,734 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 4% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 4% | 5,117 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 3% | 46,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% | 542 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 22,510 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 32 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 105,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 134,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 10,972 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Aveo recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the center console in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.
Risk: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear safety belt can become twisted.
Risk: If this occurs the safety belt retractor may lock in position so that the belt cannot be used. In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Fix: Dealers will install a safety belt webbing guide to prevent the belt from twisting. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. Vehicle owners located in guam should contact gm customer assistance at 1-671-648-8453.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Stuck throttle valve (EA08005) — opened Feb 14, 2008, closed Oct 14, 2008.
- Stuck throttle valve (PE07051) — opened Oct 19, 2007, closed Feb 14, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall. On october 13th 2018 i was in a horrific accident while on the highway was an single car accident my tire shredded but still maintained air and my airbags didn't deploy on either side and i got a broken nose and a few facial fractures. Now i have severe headaches everyday since then.
What's with aveo's passenger side windshield wiper? It skids off the window and wipes the trim. When i first bought my car i thought someone made a mistake and put on the wrong size. When they needed replaced, i replaced the whole arm with a set matching maker specifications. And made no…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. While driving 45 mph, smoke appeared under the hood. The contact stated that the coolant pump housing fractured and coolant leaked out, which caused the smoke. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that…
Ignition switch is overheating. The longer the car is driven (10-15 miles) the hotter it is becoming. It heats up so much that the ignition key becomes quite hot as well...but the switch itself is even hotter. I fear there will be an electrical fire starting soon, and have already decided to stop…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off when pressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to haley automotive group dealer located in richmond, va but the cause of the failure could not be…
Other Chevrolet Aveo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Aveo | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Aveo | 77 | 0 |
| 2010 Aveo | 66 | 1 |
| 2009 Aveo | 169 | 1 |
| 2008 Aveo | 163 | 1 |
| 2007 Aveo | 216 | 2 |
| 2006 Aveo | 189 | 1 |
| 2005 Aveo | 235 | 1 |
| 2004 | 206 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 62 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aveo model years, the 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.