My fuel level gauge is malfunctioning. Even though I have had the entire fuel pump assembly replaced and the in dash gauges checked, it will not register past 1/4 tank. After driving approximately 150 miles the gauge will suddenly drop, the low fuel light will come on. After turning the car off and on, it will again read 1/4 tank even when full. The vehicle is almost always in motion when this occurs.
The worst 2004 Chevrolet Classic problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical28
- Engine5
- Brakes3
- Acceleration2
- Lights2
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Chevrolet Classic
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank that does not meet specification. A weld on these fuel tanks may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank, and replace it, if necessary. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V301000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Chevrolet Classic 326
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...
What 2004 Chevrolet Classic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Anti theft system keeps on coming on and will not let your car start !!! They even replaced the key holes with fillers in it. You have to turn the key and wait 15 to 20 min. Before it will start or sometime it will not work!!!! How do you explain that and that still does not fix the ignition switch it is a big problem because now the car will not start I have called gm before and they say there is no recall. Well if you look at this web site to see all the complaints in these cars for the ignition problems that should be fixed and they will not do anything about it !!!!! I guess they will have to wait for someone to gets killed again to do something about !!! They already had a big law suite I guess they will have to deal with another one if this keeps on happening when people drive and it just conks out on us and there is a bunch of accidents !!!! Gm you really need to listen to your customers !!!!! Then you guys want us to buy more cars well if we can not trust you to fix something when there is more then enough complaints about this car why would we go back to trust you again !!!! This is very unsafe gm especially if you will not fix it !!! Also my car has under 100,000 miles on it !!! This has been doing it for the past 3 years
Brake lines rusted through causing complete brake failure. All the lines(4) run very close together underneeth the air filter box. By running the lines this close together it allows moistures to be held in the tiny gaps between the lines, therby cuasing accelerated rusting and corrosion. Brake lines rusting out in just over 10 years seems premature given how many of the vehicles 10 years old are still on the road. Maybe I'm wrong? Luckily I was just leaving the driveway to go to the car wash. The picture is taken from under the car looking up from the wheel well, there is also little protection from tire spray
I had taken my son to the dr. And the car had been turned off for less than 10 minutes. When we came back out, the car wouldn't start. It would turn over but wouldn't fire up. After sitting in the blazing sun with my sick child for at least 30 minutes, a friend came to assist us. The fuel pump was kicking on, we cleaned the intake and changed the air filter with no luck. With starter fluid the engine would fire up but died as soon as the fluid burnt off. Before having it towed home we researched it online and found several references to the anti theft system glitch. Sure enough, after leaving the key in the on position for 10 minutes,without trying to start the car, we turned the key to the off position and then tried to start the car. It fired right up. This has happened to me 3 times since then. One time I had to go through those steps 3 times to get the car to start. I am a single mother with 2 children. It is a safety hazard if we get stranded in the extreme heat or cold or cannot utilize the car in case of emergency. Please help me get this issue amended.
This vehicle has problems with its starter. I'm not sure of the first date it was noticed. Initially the key would get stuck in the ignition, it would take up to 1/2 hr or more for the key to come out, then longer, then days in which the battery would have to be recharged. It also on occasion would activate the 'kill-switch' on the alarm. We were told by chevy that the car was not 'recognizing' the ignition key. Finally after the money was available, the car was taken to chevy for repair. Initially it was fine...the key didn't get stuck, then only a few times ...none in which it didn't come out....however, the car in 2013? Began to die while being driven. My son and finance' bough this to my attention and for safety I no longer drive the car as the last time it happened was in traffic, fortunately, we were able to steer into a parking lot and park the car. It would restart without a problem.....but not knowing why or when it will stop was/is to much of a risk so we turned in the registration. We told chevy, wrote ...but no one has every responded. I am not sure why this vehicle is not on the recall list for its ignition problem and would like to know how to find out who else has the same problem with this model. Due to its condition, I can't sell it or drive it. Your help is very much appreciated.
2004 chevrolet classic. Vehicle would not start, replaced ignition lock cylinder and switch
The prescribed/proposed fix by gm over the faulty ignition switches is the most lame excuse for a fix I have ever heard of. Just want to go on the record saying this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet classic. The contact stated that when attempting to release the key from the ignition, the key remained stuck in the accessory, on or off mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch tumbler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet classic. The contact stated that when attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the key failed to release. The contact mentioned that the key would remain stuck in the off, accessory, and/or on mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch tumbler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000. The VIN was not available. Djr
Ignition key can be removed/falls out when vehicle is being driven. We have had six incidents where we parked car and removed key and then car started rolling. In two incidents an open door of the rolling car caught person knocking them down, one incident just missed rolling over foot. In each case found that car was not in park with key removed. Have also had multiple incidents where key was removed but ignition remained on draining the cars battery each time. Very hard to get key lock into "off" position.
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Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Classic
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Classic reliable?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Classic, fewer than a typical Classic model year.
What is the 2004 Chevrolet Classic year score?
The 2004 Chevrolet Classic scores 79 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Classic: 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 Classic?
Electrical system, with 28 complaints, typically around 94,112 miles. Next is engine (5).
How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Classic have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Chevrolet Classic have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Classic model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (28 complaints) and 2005 (25 complaints).
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