2004 Chevrolet Aveo Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
Worst 2004 Chevrolet Aveo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 31 | — | — | 64,644 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | 1 | 5 | 83,420 mi | |
| ENGINE | 21 | 1 | 4 | 81,592 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 9 | — | 68,814 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 14 | — | 1 | 71,303 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 13 | — | — | 60,217 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | 1 | 2 | 71,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 1 | — | 81,301 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 9 | — | — | 31,859 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | 1 | — | 35,808 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 2 | — | 42,666 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | 1 | — | 47,137 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 5 | — | 64,527 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 22,168 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 59,062 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 9,734 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 1 | — | 59,833 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 53,832 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 63,481 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 19,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | 1,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 | — | — | 521 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 | — | — | 9,950 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | 30,182 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 28,867 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 107,000 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 32 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 105,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 100 mi |
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Recalls for 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~218,000 vehicles.
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.
Other Chevrolet Aveo Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Aveo reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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