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.
The worst 2004 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine83
- Electrical37
- Airbags23
- Seat belts18
- Transmission18
- Lights14
- Fuel system11
- Brakes10
- Steering9
- Acceleration6
- Body6
- Suspension5
- Visibility5
- Tires4
- Locks2
- Wheels2
- Driver assistance1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
No deployment 13Engine failure 11Seat belt 11Stalling 11Fire or smoke 10Airbag light 8Overheating 6Check engine light 5
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 14V261000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 04V407000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
Defect investigations
Stuck throttle valve
To date, the office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of 29 non-duplicative complaints/field reports and 52 warranty claims related to the alleged defect affecting 69 unique subject vehicles.because the alleged defect condition is most likely to occur during winter months when ambient temperatures are below freezing, odi upgraded this investigation to an engineering analysis on february 14, 2008 so that it could continue to monitor the field experience during the 2007/2008 winter season.by letter dated may 22, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) supplemented its previous information request response with field data received by gm through may 1, 2008.according to gm, when moisture freezes in the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system and/or the engine air intake tract it is most often observed as a hard to start/no start condition, throttle stuck closed, rough running engine, stalling at idle, or oil leakage.of the 29 complaints related to stuck throttle, odi identified 5 reports that allege unwanted acceleration, 13 reports describe an apparent high-idle condition at start up or when slowing the vehicle to a stop without any allegation of unwanted acceleration or diminished braking performance, and the remaining 11 reports describe ambiguous allegations of stuck throttle without regard to severity or consequence.odi analysis of field incident data shows that the complaint and warranty trends appear to be in decline, with only 1 additional complaint and 6 warranty claims related to the alleged defect received by gm since april 2007. A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation has been closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
EA08005
Stuck throttle valve
On october 19, 2007, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation to investigate alleged stuck throttle incidents due to ice formation within the engine air intake tract in certain model year (my) 2004-2005 chevrolet aveo vehicles manufactured for sale or lease in the united states.this investigation was prompted by a safety recall campaign (05f-069) conducted by general motors corp. (gm) involving substantially similar vehicles manufactured for sale or lease in canada.at that time, gm issued a technical service bulletin (tsb #05-06-04-065) to address the alleged defect condition in u.s. Vehicles.gm subsequently revised the canadian recall campaign to include more detailed instructions after it discovered certain vehicles were not properly serviced under the original recall campaign.gm revised the canadian recall campaign a second time to include more substantial changes to the throttle body, intake manifold, positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) and engine cooling systems to further reduce the likelihood of icing within the engine air intake tract.again, gm issued a technical service bulletin (tsb #08-06-04-009) to address the alleged defect condition in u.s. Vehicles using the revised procedure.odi is aware of 28 non-duplicative complaints/field reports and 46 warranty claims related to the alleged defect affecting 63 unique subject vehicles.the alleged defect condition is most likely to occur during the winter months when ambient temperatures are below freezing.however, the information provided in gm's response to odi's information request letter dated november 2, 2007, does not capture events that may have occurred during the most recent winter months.accordingly, this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-005) to further study the frequency of the alleged defect.
PE07051
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo 409
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire...
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
2004 Chevrolet Aveo fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23 | 31-32 | 26-27 |
What 2004 Chevrolet Aveo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off when pressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to haley automotive group dealer located in richmond, va but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000. ...updated 08/31/17 *bf
While backing up my vehicle I shifted the transmission from drive to reverse. The engine immediately accelerated to approximately 500 RPM. I immediately put my foot on the break, shifted to neutral, and turn the ignition to off. I was able to immediately restart to vehicle with no problem. This has happened before two or three times. Onetime while the vehicle was in drive and I had to press hard on the break and shut off ignition to avoid an accident. I seems like it mostly happens when it is cold outside ( in the 30"s f) . I think this is an unsafe situation and an accident waiting to happen.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,390. Updated 09/22/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo equipped with milestar ms932 (na) tires, size: 185/65/r14 (na). While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud boom sound and the vehicle veered left without warning. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and observed that the sidewall of the rear driver side tire was blown open. The tire was not diagnosed or replaced. The contact stated that the dot number of the tire was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15t004000 (tires). The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was 120,000 and the tire failure mileage was 12,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch. Due to the failure, the vehicle could not be turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure might be due to a defective gear shaft or ignition switch. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,500.
I am on a fixed income. I bought this car used with 22,000 miles on it which I intended to take care of and drive for years to come, in fact into the ground. The manual I received with the car indicated that the timing belt should be replaced at 100,000. I live in a rural area where you really need a vehicle. I had driven to another town for a medical appointment. While traveling at 55 MPH the car just died in heavy traffic in a 55 MPH zone. I was lucky that a good samaritan helped me out of the dangerous condition I was in on the road. My vehicle had 65,321 miies on it. I had to have the car towed to a dealer. It was determined the timing belt broke causing valve damage. I was told it would cost $5,000 to repair it which is what I paid for the vehicle. I did not having $5,000 so I junked the car. This ordeal caused significant problems for me financially, emotionally and physically. I was 62 at the time. The website carcomplaints has 56 similar complaints related to 2004 chevy aveos. All of the timing belts failed below 100,000 miles. There are similar complaints for the 2005 chevy aveo. Why wasn't I notified about this problem so I would not lose my shorts on my vehicle. I could have been killed. The event was terribly frightening. I suffer from heart failure. My new car payment is very hard to deal with on a fixed income. I took excellent care of the car. I should have been contacted about such dangerous condition. I would like some answers.
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Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
Owners have filed 206 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo, 1.2 times a typical Aveo model year.
What is the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo year score?
The 2004 Chevrolet Aveo scores 67 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Aveo: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo?
Engine and cooling, with 83 complaints, typically around 64,675 miles. Next is electrical (37).
How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and seat belts.
What year does the Chevrolet Aveo have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Aveo model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (83 complaints), 2005 (79 complaints) and 2009 (65 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo get?
Official estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo range from 26 to 27 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23 city and 31-32 highway.
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