repaired · 2016 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
2004 Chevrolet AveoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 206 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-261 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo has problems
206 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
62Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
37Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
23Air bags14 crash/fire/injury
21Engine5 crash/fire/injury
18Seat belts3 crash/fire/injury
18Power train2 crash/fire/injury
12Exterior lighting
9Steering
9Fuel system, gasoline
4915 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 62 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 37 | 5 |
| Air bags | 23 | 14 |
| Engine | 21 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 18 | 3 |
| Power train | 18 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 2 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 49 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2004 Chevrolet Aveo recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR MAY LOCK IN POSITION SO THAT THE BELT CANNOT BE USED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do engine and engine cooling problems start?
59kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 57 engine and engine cooling complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles51under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Aveo year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aveo median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 Chevrolet Aveo safety ratings
2004 Chevrolet Aveo 5-DR. Hatchback in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo, and the recalls they led to.
- STUCK THROTTLE VALVENo recall
- STUCK THROTTLE VALVENo recall
In owners' words
What Aveo owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARRANTY NOTICE #14093 ISSUES. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE WARRANY HAD EXPIRED. ALSO, THE WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *JB
2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIMING BELT FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITH NO WARNING. *JB
IT'S THE 3RD TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. IT OCCURRED TWICE WITH MY DAUGHTER AND HER BABY IN THE CAR, TODAY WHEN I PICKED MY KID UP FROM SCHOOL; THE CAR CUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION. I HAVE CHANGED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, CRANK SENSOR, COOLING TEMPERATURE SENSOR, 15 AMP FUSE TWICE, REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET,…
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