2004 Chevrolet Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Classic years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Classic. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (28 complaints, 70%), typically at around 92,056 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 40owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 70% | 92,056 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 10% | 94,650 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 5% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 67,325 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 57,106 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 49,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Classic recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank that does not meet specification. A weld on these fuel tanks may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank, and replace it, if necessary. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My fuel level gauge is malfunctioning. Even though i have had the entire fuel pump assembly replaced and the in dash gauges checked, it will not register past 1/4 tank. After driving approximately 150 miles the gauge will suddenly drop, the low fuel light will come on. After turning the car off and…
Anti theft system keeps on coming on and will not let your car start !!! They even replaced the key holes with fillers in it. You have to turn the key and wait 15 to 20 min. Before it will start or sometime it will not work!!!! How do you explain that and that still does not fix the ignition switch…
Brake lines rusted through causing complete brake failure. All the lines(4) run very close together underneeth the air filter box. By running the lines this close together it allows moistures to be held in the tiny gaps between the lines, therby cuasing accelerated rusting and corrosion. Brake…
I had taken my son to the dr. And the car had been turned off for less than 10 minutes. When we came back out, the car wouldn't start. It would turn over but wouldn't fire up. After sitting in the blazing sun with my sick child for at least 30 minutes, a friend came to assist us. The fuel pump was…
This vehicle has problems with its starter. I'm not sure of the first date it was noticed. Initially the key would get stuck in the ignition, it would take up to 1/2 hr or more for the key to come out, then longer, then days in which the battery would have to be recharged. It also on occasion would…
Other Chevrolet Classic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Classic | 49 | 1 |
| 2004 | 40 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Classic?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Classic?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Classic model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.