The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Aveo · 2004
2004 Chevrolet Aveo. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,900 and 34,304 miles. Median 9,300, from 46 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 19% |
| Seat belts | 16% |
| Engine | 16% |
| Airbags | 13% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
14V261000 May 2014 Exterior Lighting / Headlights
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.
Risk. 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, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.
04V407000 Aug 2004 Seat Belts / Rear/Other
Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SAFETY BELT CAN BECOME TWISTED.
Risk. 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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Stuck throttle valve | 2008 | 2008 |
| Closed | Stuck throttle valve | 2007 | 2008 |
Manufacturer communications 409
Chevy filed 409 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Intermittent engine misfire hesitation during vehicle warm up
- Engine oil pan drain plug replacement information
- Replacing the engine's oil pan drain plug sealing washer
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 23 / 32 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 23 / 31 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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