Recalls ·2004 Chevrolet Aveo

2004 Chevrolet Aveo recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 206 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints206
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported8in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 14V261000 · 19 May 2014

Problem: 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.

Seat belts — Rear/otherCampaign 04V407000 · 17 Aug 2004

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system14 · 35%
Exterior lighting10 · 25%
Engine10 · 25%
Air bags3 · 8%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 5%
Vehicle speed control1 · 2%
Visibility/wiper1 · 2%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

201410
201518
20167
20171
20183
20191

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vehicle sat at the dealer…

Exterior lighting · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights flickered intermittently. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was…

Exterior lighting · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Vehicle speed control · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Visibility/wiper · Jan 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20042
20051
20072
20081
20091
20101
20110

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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