2004 Chevrolet Aveo problems
The Chevrolet Aveo (/əˈveɪ.oʊ/ ə-VAY-oh) is a five-passenger, front-drive subcompact car (B-segment) marketed by General Motors (GM) since 2002 over two generations. Originally developed by South Korean manufacturer Daewoo Motors and marketed as the Daewoo Kalos, the takeover of Daewoo by GM to form GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GMDAT) resulted in the car's marketing in 120 countries under seven brands (Chevrolet, Daewoo, ZAZ, Holden, Pontiac, Ravon and Suzuki) — prominently as the Aveo.
The second-generation Aveo, developed by GM Korea (formerly GMDAT), was introduced in 2011 and was also marketed as the Chevrolet Sonic in markets including the Americas, Japan, Middle East, South Africa and several Southeast Asian markets. Production of the second-generation model ended in October 2020.
Since 2017, GM marketed the Chinese market Chevrolet Sail sedan in Mexico and other Central American countries as the Aveo. Developed by GM PATAC in China and produced by joint venture SAIC-GM, it was positioned below the more advanced Sonic. In 2023, GM imported a new version to Mexico in a sedan and hatchback form, developed and manufactured by another Chinese joint venture, SAIC-GM-Wuling.
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Common 2004 Chevrolet Aveo problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Chevrolet Aveo 2004, common problems with this car include:
- Idler Pulley Breakage:
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- Another prevalent issue with the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo is the idler pulley breaking in half, causing severe engine damage.
- This problem typically occurs around 65,100 miles and has led to multiple visits to mechanics for replacements.
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- Engine Stalls/Dies While Driving:
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- Owners have reported instances of the engine stalling or dying while driving, posing a significant safety concern.
- This issue has been documented in the 2007 Aveo model, with 7 complaints related to engine stalls/dies while driving.
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- Delayed Acceleration:
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- Many Chevrolet Aveo generations, including the 2004 model, suffer from delayed acceleration due to a slow response in the drive-by-wire electronic throttle system.
- This throttle lag can be frustrating and potentially dangerous for drivers, impacting the overall driving experience.
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These problems highlight some of the key issues faced by owners of the Chevrolet Aveo 2004, ranging from engine failures to safety concerns like stalling while driving. Addressing these issues promptly and with the help of professional mechanics is crucial to maintaining the performance and safety of the vehicle.
Is A Chevy Aveo a reliable car?
RepairPal gave the Aveo an above-average 4.0 out of 5.0 rating, ranking it 13th out of 21 subcompact cars. According to reports, this car can last over 200,000 miles as long as you take good care of it.
What is the mileage on a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo?
26 combined
Find and Compare Cars
| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | |
|---|---|
| Personalize Find a car | 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd Compare |
| Fuel Economy | |
| EPA MPG | Regular Gasoline 26 combined city/highway MPG 23 city 31 highway 3.8 gals/100 miles |
| Unofficial MPG Estimates Shared by Vehicle Owners | View Estimates How can I share my MPG? |
Are Chevy Aveos good on gas?
However, the Aveo largely abandoned this niche. For a start, fuel economy was surprisingly poor for such a little car. The EPA rated it at 27 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined in old three-cycle testing, and that's if you didn't opt for the four-speed automatic.
What happens when timing belt breaks on a Chevy Aveo?
Many motorists are unaware of these recommendations and typically do nothing until the timing belt fails — which is bad news because the 1.6L E-TECH II engine is an interference engine. If the timing belt breaks, one or more valves will hit the pistons and damage the engine.
What are the disadvantages of the Chevy Aveo?
Engine Problems
They've also shared that they encountered oil leaks, overheating, and cooling system problems, which were accompanied by an illuminated check engine light. Some owners had to suddenly pull over because it became too dangerous to continue driving their cars.
What is the mileage on a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo?
26 combined
Find and Compare Cars
| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | |
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| Personalize Find a car | 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd Compare |
| Fuel Economy | |
| EPA MPG | Regular Gasoline 26 combined city/highway MPG 23 city 31 highway 3.8 gals/100 miles |
| Unofficial MPG Estimates Shared by Vehicle Owners | View Estimates How can I share my MPG? |
How safe is a Chevy Aveo?
The Aveo scored maximum points in the side barrier test, all body regions being well protected. Even in the more severe pole test, the chest was adequately protected. The seat and head restraint provided good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.
What causes a Chevrolet Aveo not to start?
The most common reasons a Chevrolet Aveo won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
2004 Chevrolet Aveo car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Aveo problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2004 Chevrolet Aveo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
The NHTSA has received 206 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2004 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles.
AIR BAGS,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-13
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KL1TD52694B
- Components: AIR BAGS,WHEELS
- Summary: 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.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-12
- VIN: KL1TD66647B
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 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...
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-25
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KL1TJ52674B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- VIN: KL1TJ52624B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-20
- VIN: KL1TJ52634B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 *JS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-13
- VIN: KL1TJ62674B
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-01
- VIN: KL1TD52694B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 *JS
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-09
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 NHTSA 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-07
- VIN: KL1TJ62674B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-11
- VIN: KL1TD62654B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KL1TJ52664B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT A HIGHWAY SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, WHEN IT GOT INTO A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE MADE AN ABRUPT STOP ON THE HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF THE 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO, WHICH CAUSED THE AVEO TO HIT THE BACK OF THE SUDDENLY STOPPED VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH FROM MY UNDERSTANDING SHOULD HAPPEN WHEN TRAVELING AT THAT SPEED. IN FACT IT ESPECIALLY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE IMPACT DAMAGED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. MY CONCERN IS THAT I HAVE BOUGHT TWO OTHER VEHICLES FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURER SINCE MY PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT MY FAMILY IS SAFE WHEN RIDING IN THESE VEHICLES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-22
- VIN: KL1TJ62654B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL VEHICLE REPAIR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. A REPAIR SHOP, REPLACED A FUSE, DUE TO KNOW BATTERY POWER. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KL1TJ62634B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED PNEUMONIA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-01
- VIN: KL1TJ62664B
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARRANTY NOTICE #14093 ISSUES. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE WARRANY HAD EXPIRED. ALSO, THE WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT WERE REPLACED. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-01
- VIN: KL1TJ62614B
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIMING BELT FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITH NO WARNING. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-30
- VIN: KL1TD626X4B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: BASICALLY I AM WRITING BECAUSE GM ISSUED A RECALL IN JUNE 2014 LETTING ME KNOW THAT MY CAR HAS AN ISSUE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A FIRE IN MY CAR. THE PROBLEM IS THAT A YEAR HAS PASSED AND THE STATUS OF THAT RECALL STILL IS "GENERAL MOTORS WILL PROVIDE ITS PLAN FOR REMEDYING THE DEFECT AS SOON AS IT IS CONFIRMED." I HONESTLY FEEL THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN ALL ABOUT IT. I DON'T THINK THIS SHOULD BE AN ISSUE THAT SHOULD TAKE SUCH A LONG TIME TO GET FIXED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-15
- VIN: KL1TD62604B
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-28
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THIS IS JUST ONE PROBLEM...THE CAR HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE PAST LIKE DYING TOTALLY ON A HIGHWAY BUT THAT'S NOT MY CONCERN RIGHT NOW. THE BACK SEAT BELT IS LOCKED UP & IT WILL NOT RETRACT. I HAVE A CHILD SO IT'S REALLY INCONVENIENT.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-17
- VIN: KL1TJ52644B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TIMING BELT SNAPPED AT 73K MILES WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER: STEERING, BRAKES, AND GAS PEDAL ALL NOT RESPONDING. MANUALLY MANAGED TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE HIGHWAY SHOULDER WITH MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON, AND WITHOUT HITTING OR BEING HIT BY ANYTHING ELSE. I'M ALIVE AND SO IS MY PASSENGER, BUT I FEAR WE COULD HAVE DIED ON THAT DAY. RELATED TSBS AND NHTSA BELOW TO AUGMENT REPORTING THIS PROBLEM. ---- TSB #3936 / NHTSA ID #10020573 STATES THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN PRIOR TO 60K MILES TO OTHERS AS FAR BACK AS 2006; TOTAL ENGINE LOSS DUE TO DAMAGE FROM THE BELT AT HIGH SPEED NOT REPORTED OR FIXED. SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE ALSO IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS PART: # TSB #060601021 -- TIMING BELT INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, WORN, WEAR.*KB (NHTSA ID #10020843, OCTOBER 01 2006)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-23
- VIN: KL1TJ526X4B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY AVEO AND A 2005 CHEVY COBALT MY IGNITION SWITCH ON MY AVEO DOES THE SAME THING AS COBALT BUT AVEO NOT RECALLED ITOOK COBALT IN DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWTICH TOOK AVEO IN FOR RECALL FOR DRL SWITCH DEALER WANTS OVER 300.OO DOLLORS TO REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH I WILL BE DRIVING ALONG AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS CAR WILL SHUT OFF STARTS BACK UP WHEN I PUT KEY IN HAVE TO MOVE KEY SEVERAL TIMES TO START CAR DEALER SAYS NO RECALL ON THE AVEO FOR IGNITION SWITCH BUT IT IS DOING THE SAME THING AS MY COBALT DID IS THIS A DIFFERENT SWITCH THE AVEO HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR OR SO.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-15
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KL1TD52684B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: IN MID-FEBRUARY AFTER ONE OF OUR MANY BLIZZARDS, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER SEDAN HOME. THERE WAS A PILE OF SNOW ON OUR STREET THAT HAD HARDENED OVER. I GUESS SHE MISCALCULATED ITS HEIGHT (AND HARDNESS) AND WHEN SHE WENT OVER IT, THE CAR LURCHED UP AND SHE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AGAINST THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE ENGINE STARTED SHAKING IMMEDIATELY AND WITHIN SECONDS DIED. SHE CALLED ME OUT AND I TOOK A LOOK AT THE CAR. IT WAS DEAD. I WALKED OVER TO THE ICE AND IT WAS ROCK HARD, SO I TRIED TO TAKE A SHOVEL TO IT AND IMMEDIATELY EMAILED MY NEIGHBORS TO BE CAREFUL OF IT. I AM NOT MECHANICALLY-INCLINED, SO WHEN I GOOGLED WHAT MIGHT'VE HAPPENED, I SAW SEVERAL COMMENTS THAT IT COULD BE AS MINOR AS A DAMAGED OIL PAN THAT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. FIGURING IT MIGHT BE SOMETHING MINOR, I CALLED AAA (HAD TO WAIT A FEW DAYS SINCE THEIR LINES WERE DOWN) AND HAD THE CAR TOWED DOWN THE STREET TO A SERVICE STATION. I WAS NOT EXPECTING THE ASSESSMENT FROM THE MECHANIC: APPARENTLY DURING THE COLLISION, THE TIMING BELT SLIPPED AND CAUSED THE PISTONS TO BEND. THIS WOULD COST SEVERAL THOUSAND TO FIX. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS CAR HAS AN "INTERFERENCE" DESIGN WHICH IS PRONE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. MANY AVEO OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS ONLINE. THE WORST PART ABOUT ALL OF THIS IS THAT EVEN THOUGH IT HAPPENED DURING A COLLISION, OUR INSURANCE CHALKED THIS UP TO "WEAR AND TEAR" AND WE WERE FORCED TO JUNK THE CAR. OUR CAR HAD LESS THAN 60K MILES ON IT AND WE KEPT IT IN GOOD CONDITION. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. THIS SHOULD HAVE EITHER BEEN HANDLED THROUGH A MANUFACTURER RECALL OR MY INSURANCE SHOULD HAVE TREATED IT AS THE COLLISION IT WAS AND COVERED IT.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KL1TJ62634B
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT CALLED THE AUTHORIZED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR MONTHS AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE REPAIR WAS NOT URGENT. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, GRAY SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM UNDER THE HOOD INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RELEASED THE HOOD LATCH QUICKLY AND HAD A PASSENGER DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. HOWEVER, A FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AS SMOKE FILLED THE VEHICLE CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY THAT IMPACTED THE CONTACT'S BREATHING. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER WERE ABLE TO QUICKLY EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-06
- VIN: KL1TD62604B
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WITH THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-02
- VIN: KL1TD626X4B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR DRL FIRE HAZARD. CALLED 3 DEALERSHIPS IN THE DALLAS AREA TO HAVE THE MOSFET REPAIRED. ALL 3 DEALERSHIP DENY ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL AND DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN STOCK EVEN IF I DID BRING THE RECALL NOTICE IN. CHEVY HAS SENT 2 E-MAILS BUT THEY ARE THE DO NOT REPLY. I HAVE ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO CONTACT CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CANT GET ANYONE TO RESPOND. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD, PLEASE HELP ME TO GET THIS FIXED. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-01
- VIN: KL1TD52694B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE WAS RUINED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 5/4/15*CN UPDATED 05/12/15*JB
2004 Chevrolet Aveo recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SAFETY BELT CAN BECOME TWISTED.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 2004 Chevrolet Aveo car reviews
Positive 2004 Chevrolet Aveo car reviews
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Zippy, sleek, and excellent no-frills car that gets you from point A to point B. It's a lot of fun to drive, for sure!
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This car is perfect for those on a tight budget, like myself. It has an attractive compact appearance with contemporary styling and is economical to operate. The practical 4-door sedan has adequate interior room for four full-size adults, even on extended trips. The 4-speed automatic shift makes for responsive performance when needed, but it is also good on gas mileage if not pushed hard continually.
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It's really cool! The car's tires, windows, and everything are amazing. I love sitting in it all the time.
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Affordable to purchase, maintain, and run. Great on long car trips (over 500mi) and very good looking for an economy car. Don't compare it to the expensive cars, but if you compare to others in its class (Toyota Echo, Pontiac Wave, Sunfire, Cavalier) this car outdoes them all for space and appearance. I test drove them all and still bought the Aveo. We all love it!
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I was drawn to the exterior of the Aveo. As a 20-year-old, I was thrilled to be able to purchase a new car. I have taken it on the highway multiple times and have consistently achieved 40 miles per gallon. Additionally, my taller family members have appreciated the extra head and leg room provided by the Aveo. I encourage you to take a look at the Aveo before dismissing it. Thank you!
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it sounds like a loose conection on one of the "splice packs" Actually the Splice Pack202 is the common conection to ground for all of them.
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Sterling Fisher 2024-11-14
I own a 97 Geo Metro and my wife has the Aveo. At first, she loved it, but after a while, she noticed some instability during windy conditions due to the twist beam axle that was not apparent with the fully independent suspension in the Metro. Additionally, the build quality, not material quality, is greatly superior in the Metro. Overall, fuel economy is better with the three-speed auto in the Metro than with the four-speed O/D auto in the Aveo. I am not impressed with the Aveo and am now regretting it.
Ransom Reichel 2024-09-29
This car has been a disappointment. Despite owning it for less than six months, I have had to spend an average of $400 per month on maintenance. Unfortunately, I have had to replace three of the four wheel bearings, the transmission, and the engine. However, I am confident that I can find a better car that will meet my needs.
Josue Kihn 2024-09-01
No major problems with this car till now. Unfortunately, while driving, the timing belt broke and blew the engine. The quotes I received for repairs range from £2800.00 to £3500.00, which is almost half the sticker price of £7750.00. I just paid off the car and I'm not feeling very happy about this situation. The more I read about the issues with this car, the more I think it might be time to consider getting a new one.
Douglas Windler 2024-08-27
This car was purchased brand new as a gift. However, I was extremely disappointed when the timing belt broke and caused significant damage to the car, resulting in $5600 worth of repairs. Considering the initial cost of the car was only $9000 to $10000, this was a major setback. I strongly advise against purchasing this car, as it is likely to leave you stranded.
Kayden West 2024-06-11
The car's fuel economy is significantly lower than advertised, and there have been issues with air conditioning performance, premature tire wear, and suspension clunks. Despite these concerns being noted by the dealer, they have not yet been resolved. Additionally, there is a grinding noise in the front which has been difficult to reproduce. As a confident solution, we will work with the dealer to address these issues and ensure that the car meets the high standards that we and our customers expect from Chevy. We value your loyalty and hope to restore your faith in our brand.