2004 CHEVROLET AVEO Structure Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
4 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
THE PLASTIC THERMOSTAT HOUSING COMPLETELY SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ONLY 35 MILES PER HOUR. THERE ARE MULITPLE CHEVROLET AVEO OWNERS THAT HAVE A CAR BETWEEN THE YEARS 04-06 THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFTY HAZARD, BUT A REALITIVE COSTLY FIX. *TR
I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY AVEO THAT ONLY HAS 65K MILES ON IT AND GETS REGULAR OIL CHANGES. I WENT IN AND HAD MY TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHED AND WAS TOLD THE CAR LOOKED GREAT. DROVE A FEW OTHER PLACES, AND WAS ON A STEEP HILL, TURNING AROUND (AS I HAVE DONE MANY TIMES BEFORE), AND ALL OF A SUDDEN SMOKE WAS POURING OUT OF MY ENGINE. I PARKED IMMEDIATELY. MY THERMOSTAT HOUSING PIECE (PLASTIC) HAD CRACKED IN HALF AND WAS SPEWING ANTIFREEZE. IN THE TWO SECONDS THE CAR WAS ON, I LOST HALF MY ANTI-FREEZE AND MY ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS COVERED IN ANTI-FREEZE. FURTHER, THE PART IS HARD TO FIND AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL DAYS FOR A REPLACEMENT. THIS PART BROKE OUT OF THE BLUE, IN THE MIDDLE OF ROUTINE DRIVING. THERE'S NO WAY TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT'S FIXED - THE CAR WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED. I HEAR...
MY BROTHER DIED WHEN HIS 2004 AVEO CRASHED SIDEWAYS INTO A TREE. TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MPH ON I95 IN FL. TROOPERS SAID HE WAS DOING SPEED LIMIT AND HIS CAR HYDROPLANED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND INTO A SMALL PALM TREE. HIS FRIEND WAS EJECTED THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ACROSS THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS CAR IS UNSAFE. VIDEO @ WWW.THIBEDEAURESEARCH.COM. *NM
2004 CHEVY AVEO. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE IN WINDY CONDITION OR NEAR LARGE VEHICLE(INCLUDING PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS) THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END IS BLOWN VERY EASILY CREATING DANGEROUS SWERVING AND FRONT END MOVEMENT. I FEEL THE VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NEEDS SAFETY TESTING DONE. ALSO, FRONT END PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. NEW TIRES HAVE BEEN ADDED BUT DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. FRONT END ALSO HAS BAD BUSHINGS OR STRUTS. CAR CREAKS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR WHEN PUSHING UP AND DOWN ON THE FRONT END. *JB
Other 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
31 complaints
Electrical System
27 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Air Bags
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
13 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Seat Belts
8 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint