Model year record

2004 Chevrolet Aveo

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 271 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V261000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
218,000
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-19
Owners notified
2015-02-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 04V407000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
32,301
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-17
Owners notified
2004-10-11

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SAFETY BELT CAN BECOME TWISTED.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling3159,000 mi
Electrical system2780,000 mi
Engine2173,000 mi
Air bags1566,322 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1467,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1355,000 mi
Exterior lighting1050,000 mi
Power train970,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other930,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission89,300 mi
Seat belts820,000 mi
Steering628,500 mi
Air bags: frontal537,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline53,000 mi
Vehicle speed control567,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic49,734 mi
Structure465,000 mi
Unknown or other453,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition353,442 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control35,000 mi
Tires31,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3500 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module22,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys232 mi
Equipment245,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings29,734 mi
Fuel/propulsion system280,000 mi
Interior lighting232 mi
Service brakes284,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Wheels261,000 mi
Air bags: side/window130,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator144,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash13,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)166,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system154,541 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner120 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights115,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap17,989 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft15,600 mi
Power train: driveline159,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly1135 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly16,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor114,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner110,972 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings145,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system130,000 mi
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly117,000 mi
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments132 mi
Suspension1
Suspension: front128,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm116,334 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm179,750 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Tires: sidewall1120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal120 mi
Visibility/wiper160,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages116,000 mi

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.