2004 CHEVROLET AVEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
271
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
49
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
The 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO has received a total of 271 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER. 49 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (31 complaints), Electrical System (27 complaints), and Engine (21 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO, potentially affecting up to 250,301 vehicles.
Recall 14V261000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 218,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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,...
View full details →Recall 04V407000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
| 32,301 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SAFETY BELT CAN BECOME TWISTED.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
271 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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 IMPROVEMENT AT ALL. THE TIP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER STILL SWINGS CLEAR OFF THE WINDOW. DID SOMEBODY MAKE OFF WITH THE DESIGNER'S RULER? ANY CHANCE THEY MIGHT GIVE IT BACK? I'D REALLY LIKE A WINDSHIELD WIPER THAT FITS; DON'T REALLY NEED ONE FOR THE TRIM...
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 THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND SUGGESTED TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 116,000.
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 AT INTERVALS TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF SO IT COOLS DOWN. IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE IF IT'S DRIVEN FAST OR SLOW, DRIVING STILL HEATS UP THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE ONLY ODD OCCURRENCE THAT MIGHT BE SOMEHOW CONNECTED IS THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL BULB NEEDED REPLACED SINCE THIS STARTED.
Safety Rating for the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
General Motors, LLC has issued 49 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC3529E — SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have crunch noise from the front suspension over bumps when moving. Technician will need to loosen both the front and rear front control arm attachment bolts on one side. Technician will need to ensure that the front control...
PIT5074G — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
PIC5783 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the auto door locks are inoperative. Technician should be advised these models are not equipped with the auto door locks feature. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
SB-08-06-04-027 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EI08145-1.6L L91, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, P0420 CATALYST SYSTEM LOW EFFICIENCY, O2 LEAN LIMIT CODE P0131, P0133. *PE UPDATED 8/4/10. *PE
08-06-04-009 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
L91 SHORT DRIVE CYCLE, BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY MAY RESULT IN THROTTLE BODY ICING CONDITION (DIAGNOSIS AND REPORT CONCERN FIRST, INSTALL PCV VALVE KIT). 2004-2005 CHEVROLET AVEO (U.S. ONLY) WITH 1.6L 4-CYLINDER ENGINE (VIN 6 - RPO L91). *NJ UPDATED 5/19/08. *NJ
05-06-04-065 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD START, NO START, OR ROUGH IDLE IN TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW -20 DEGREES C (-4 DEGREES F). TO INCLUDE 2005 PONTIAC WAVE. *TT UPDATED 3/31/08. *NJ
070730007 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK (REPLACE BRAKE TRANSAXLE SHIFT INTERLOCK (BTSI) SOLENOID). *KB
3936 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BROKEN TIMING BELT PRIOR TO 60,000 MILES. BENT OR BROKEN CRANK, ENGINE FAILURE, AND NO START VALVES UNDER WARRANTY. *KB
060309001 — SUSPENSION
REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE AND/OR SQUEAK/SQUEAL FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT
040137003A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POOR HEATING PERFORMANCE/INSUFFICIENT HEAT DURING LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 040137003. *EH
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET AVEO
- 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO (current)
- 2005 CHEVROLET AVEO — 323 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO — 280 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO — 307 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO — 250 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO — 278 complaints
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